Plumb’s Veterinary Drug Handbook (6th edition) on VIN

• About 75 new drug monographs as well as updated dosages and information throughout.
• Search, browse by major drug class or browse alphabetically.
• A list of potential interactions and overdose information for 50 drugs contributed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center.
• Other new additions include a new section on topical dermatologic medications and a new appendix on decontamination.

We'll discuss the cases for and against including alpha-2 agonists in your anesthesia protocols.

Use the Rounds link in the main navigation bar to join the discussions.

If you can't attend, be sure to check the Rounds or Front Page of VIN or next Tuesday's VIN This Week for links to the transcript of the discussion.

VIN News Service Drug and Food Recall Center
Recalls of veterinary drug and food products are happening more frequently than ever. The VIN News Service has launched the new Drug and Food Recall Center to help keep you informed of the latest recalls.

You'll find a list of the most recent recalls, links to other helpful resources and an archive of past recalls. You can get to the Drug and Food Recall Center from the VINdex (Ctrl+E) on.

Two most recent recalls:

• January 06, 2011 - Teva Pharmaceuticals: metronidazole tablets
• January 03, 2011 - Ritedose Corporation: Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Solution

You and your clients can also visit the Drug and Food Recall Center together at News.vin.com.

If you have information about a recall or resource that you'd like to share, please email news@vin.com.

Interactive Survey Results Viewer on Beta
Participating in surveys is a great way to help your VIN community, but do you ever wonder what your colleagues have to say?

A long time in development, the VIN Survey Viewer is ready for you to try. This new interactive tool gives you the ability to view and even evaluate survey results in ways not provided in the write-up done by the VIN survey team.

Currently, the Survey Viewer allows you to access ONLY surveys you have taken.

The survey viewer is flexible – you can see results in textual or graphical views, and if you forgot your own answer it will remind you with one click.

Let us know what you think!

Keep an eye on this section of VIN This Week to find out what new toys you can help us perfect on Beta.vin.com.

If you want the latest and greatest and want to be on the "bleeding edge" of where VIN is going, make http://Beta.vin.com your VIN Homepage.

NEWS THAT'S FIT TO CLICK
and discuss;
News Reported for YOU...
Latest News Headlines now on the VIN Front Page
Now you can keep up with the latest breaking veterinary news right on the VIN Front Page.

Just log in to your VIN account and check the newest headlines at the top of the center column.

• Renowned veterinarian Dr. Robert W. Kirk dies
  Public | VIN | Discussion
• Pet rescues undertaken in flooded Queensland
  Public | VIN | Discussion
• GHLIT ends endorsement of Pets Best while severing ties with Aetna
  Public | VIN | Discussion
• Price soars on popular antibiotic metronidazole
  VIN | Discussion
• AVMA delegates reject bid to add transparency to governing processes
  Public | VIN | Discussion

Evolving stories:
* Study examines decline in veterinary visits
* FDA perspective on prescription diets triggers questions, confusion

Be a VIN newshound:
VNS is here to give YOU a voice and report news that is important to YOU. Got an idea for a story? Have a story that needs covering? Post it on the boards or e-mail Reporters@vin.com.

Share news.vin.com with nonVINners. The VIN News Service (without access to the community discussions) is now publicly available.

Now you can follow VNS on Twitter! Send a Twitter request to receive the VNS Tweets.

New and Revised
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New and Revised
Share these with your clients!

• Fun Facts
• Ferret Adrenal Glands
• Viral Papillomas of Dogs revised

Texas Farm Radio

• Use of Dormosedan Gel in Horses

Diets with high or low protein content and glycemic index for weight-loss maintenance
In this large European study, a modest increase in protein content and a modest reduction in the glycemic index led to an improvement in study completion and maintenance of weight loss.

The development of oral fluid-based diagnostics and applications in veterinary medicine
A variety of infectious agents, both local and systemic, are shed in oral fluid, including some of the most economically significant pathogens of production animals (e.g., foot-and-mouth disease virus, classical swine fever virus, and porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus) Ultimately, point-of-care rapid assays (i.e., cow-side, sow-side, or pen-side tests) and access to real-time infectious disease data will revolutionize our delivery of health management services.

Tularaemia in Minnesota: case report and brief epidemiology
The 2008 case presented here of tularaemia in a cat and its owner occurred in an urban setting and was associated with animal contact, a relatively rare mode of transmission in Minnesota in recent years. Response to this case exemplified a 'One Health' approach involving pre-existing relationships, cooperation between multiple disciplines and laboratory infrastructure that facilitated information sharing.

How accurate are pulse oximeters in anemic patients?
Well, they are accurate, but they do not tell you whether or not your patient is handling the anemia well

Pancreatic cysts in a cat with anorexia and lethargy
Thank you for taking the time to post this video for everyone to see. I have seen only one cat that I could say was worse. This one takes second prize. Good job.

How do you deal with clients who refuse immediate treatment for potential emergencies?
"It's your decision. However, I have to advise you that there is a significantly increased risk of death ..."

Virtual Coffeehouse
Tuesday, January 25, 9:30 p.m. ET
(Wednesday, January 26, 2:30 a.m. GMT/UTC)
Stop by and chat with your fellow VIN addicts!

The Week's Rounds Schedule
Use the Rounds link to join these discussions.

Want to See what you've been Missing?

• Managing Hypotensive Cats
• Quiz Challenge
• Regulate Feline Diabetics @
• Underappreciated VIN Features @
• Mentorship is a Good Start @
• Feeding Cats with Different Needs
• Body Cavity Effusions @
• Diabetes & Euthanasia @

Listen to or read past Rounds
If you would rather listen to than read a previous Rounds session, download VINCasts to your MP3 player. Rounds that have available VINCasts are marked with @.

Click the Rounds button on the VIN Main Navigation bar and read the transcripts of the last few Rounds, and click the complete list of rounds to get to the list of the last 300 Rounds transcripts. Or you can click on Rounds and Discussions in the VIN Library.

Rounds are also searchable via the search button. Just remember to choose Rounds (under the Clinical Resources tab) as the "Source" in your search parameters.

Message Board Drafts:
It's happened to everyone at least once...you spend precious minutes gathering your information, composing your post and copying your lab results only to lose your connection or power and have to start all over again. Well, you'll never have to rewrite your post again!

With Message Boards 2.0 you can save your draft so you can come back later and finish posting without losing all of your work! Even if you forget to save your draft manually, no worries -- Message Boards 2.0 will save it automatically every 60 seconds!

To find your draft if you were posting a new discussion:
1. Click the Post New button.
2. Click the Open Drafts button.
3. Click to highlight the draft you want from the list on the left side.
4. Click the Select Draft button.
5. Continue composing your post as you normally would, and Post Message.

If you were replying to an existing discussion:
1. Navigate to the specific discussion thread.
2. Click the 'Reply' button.
3. Click the Open Drafts button.
(make sure the Replies tab is selected)
4. Click to highlight the draft you want from the list on the left side.
5. Click the Select Draft button.
6. Continue composing your post as you normally would, and Post Message.

Continual Education
Don't just attend CE - learn and enjoy! VIN continual education courses are unlike any CE you've experienced. If you need CE credits, VIN can help you meet your continual education requirements and have fun at the same time - all from the comfort and convenience of your home or office!

Experience direct interaction among instructors and fellow participants daily on the message boards and during the weekly real-time sessions. Visit the CE Main Page and check out the Course Catalog for information on current courses.

Need Help?
Have questions about your membership? Can't find that reference you need for a tough case? Help is a click, email or phone call away! (Hint: you can find this page anytime by clicking HELP on the main VIN Navigation Bar.)

Book Review of the Week
Notes on Small Animal Dermatology
Catch up on previous Book Reviews!

Website of the Week
Elephant Aid International and more...

eVetSites Tip of the Week
eVetSite Billing System Update

What's your Diagnosis?
Archives of the Challenging and Fun Cases
Zoonosis Case 91
Pathology Case 58

Associate - Updated and New:
Disseminated Aspergillosis (feline)
Explore the rest of Associate!

New in the VIN Library
*CVMA 2010 Proceedings

*Canine corneal collections added to Image Library. The Image Library can be reached through the Ophthalmology Specialty Center via the button on the right hand column or through the Multimedia Section of the VIN Library.

Upcoming Conferences
Looking to attend or contribute a paper to a veterinary conference? Check out the On the Road with VIN folder, or the Press Releases folder, to see what conferences are coming up and to visit their websites! Links to information about upcoming conferences include: WVC, SAVMA, BSAVA, NAVDF, EAAV/ECZM, Voorjaarsdagen and ABVP.

How do you put a giraffe into a refrigerator?
I don't know if I found this here on VIN or not but I came across it when I was doing some housekeeping on my computer and thought it was worth reviving.

NOW OPEN FOR ENROLLMENT!
Click on the links below to see the details, register, and find more upcoming CE.

Diagnosis and Treatment of Canine Hyperadrenocorticism
February 20 - March 16, 2011

This course consists of two (2) 2-hour real-time sessions and will detail the diagnosis and medical management of canine hyperadrenocorticism. The instructors will have an overview of available options for medical management of hyperadrenocorticism, with a more detailed discussion on the use of trilostane.

Abridged Veterinary Dental Techniques Module 2
February 21 - March 28, 2011

The course will pick up where Module 1 left off with radiographic interpretation. It will cover extractions and the frustrating feline diseases of tooth resorption (aka FORL) and feline chronic gingivostomatitis (FCGS) syndrome.

If you're looking for more information on
CE opportunities for veterinary technicians, receptionists or practice managers, visit the VSPN CE page. VSPN offers courses specifically tailored to veterinary support personnel, and certain VIN courses also are open to VSPN members.

Now you can follow VIN CE and VSPN on Twitter! Simply click the "Send request" button to prompt the (VIN-VSPN) crews to accept you as a follower.