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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
New veterinary website Dear Sir: A new listing service for veterinary locum tenentes has been established to provide a fast and wide-reaching means of contacting colleagues anywhere in the world. Locum work (wanted or offered) listings for large and small animal, wildlife, and exotics practice, and international donor projects are now available to veterinarians, nurses, and veterinary students (holiday or internship experience) via the Internet. This site also contains The Complete International Veterinary Conference Calendar, showing major events during 1997. For information on how to use this service for locums within
Canada or worldwide, the following website can be accessed free of charge: http://www.vetlocums.com. Those who do not currently have access to the Intemnet, but would like to participate in or know more about this service, may contact me. Susan Corning, MRCVS Envirovet Limited Ivy Wood, Westrop Green Cold Ash, Thatcham Berkshire RG18 9NW UK
Rabbit news and research Dear Sir: The Rabbit News and Research Quarterly (RNRQ), a new scientifically based journal with the interests of the rabbit world in mind, covers areas and includes articles on topics not dealt with in other rabbit publications, such as genetic anomalies, case studies, show photos, pet photos, advice for the beginning and advanced rabbit owner, introductions to new breeds and old, and research papers relating to factors of rabbit raising and housing. In the future, it plans to address humane housing, treatment, and sales issues. The veterinary version of the RNRQ includes the Supplemental Page for Veterinarians Only, in which dosages and medication uses not mentioned in the general issue are described. Extralabel drug use in rabbits is common, so the information is provided only to veteri-
narians, as they are the persons qualified to prescribe such use as necessary. The veterinary version is sent to only those who have sent confirmation of their DVM, PhD (research or accredited institution), or licensed veterinary or laboratory animal technician status. Those interested in receiving or obtaining information about the RNRQ should contact me. Pamela Alley, RVT (Ca.) Rabbit News and Research Quarterly 3789 Oro Bangor Highway Oroville, California 95966 USA E-mail:
[email protected]
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory analgesics in pain management in dogs and cats - A correction Dear Sir: Please publish the following correction and additional information regarding the use of carprofen, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory analgesic approved for use in cats and dogs in Europe (Can Vet J 1996; 37: 539-545). In Table I, the dose for carprofen should read for dogs only (not to include cats). In the United States, the oral form of carprofen has recently been approved for use in dogs; however, it is not yet available in Canada. In Europe, the approved dose for carprofen in cats is 4 mg/kg body weight, SC, once. Although it has been used in cats at 2.2 mg/kg body weight, SC, q24h for 3 d, its use beyond this time may be toxic. The toxicity Can Vet J Volume 38, March 1997
information was not available to me at the time of writing the article. Carprofen has not been approved for use in cats in the United States. With regard to the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory analgesics, it is recommended that the manufacturers' instructions be consulted prior to administration to any animal. Karol A. Mathews, DVM, DVSc Veterinary Teaching Hospital Ontario Veterinary College University of Guelph Guelph, Ontario NI G 2WI 133
