We do offer colleagues, working in the same practice, discounted group membership rates.

Follow this link for more information on how to setup a Group Membership.

If more than one member of your practice is using a single-person VIN account, you and your colleagues should be enrolling as a group membership.

Students on VIN!
Check out all the great resources we've compiled for students (and students at heart) in the new VIN Student Center. You will find a link in the VINDEX on the Front Page and in VIN's Library. Will you be a new grad and job hunting? Start your search at http://www.vin.com/MyCareer

Planning to Hire a New Grad?
The best graduating seniors are regular VIN users. Post your position in the new "Positions Offered --New Graduates" category in the Vetquest Classifieds.

Waltham USA Sponsors Student Access
Please take a moment to send a big "Thank You!" to Waltham (ThankYouWaltham@VIN.com) for their generous support of the VIN Student Member program.

Fenbendazole and Albendazole Toxicity in Pigeons and Doves
These findings are consistent with a toxic etiology and suggest that birds of the order Columbiformes are susceptible to toxicosis after FBZ or ABZ administration.

Effects of Storage Time and Temperature on pH, Specific Gravity, and Crystal Formation in Urine Samples from Dogs and Cats
Compared with aliquots stored at room temperature, refrigeration increased the number and size of crystals that formed in vitro. Storage time and temperature did not have a significant effect on pH or specific gravity.

Books For Grieving Clients
For many years we gave our grieving clients the book "When Your Pet Dies" by Jamie Quackenbush. The book is now out of print and we are looking for a replacement.

Pituitary Dwarfism Tests, Signs, And Treatment Options
With pituitary dwarfism, secondary hypothyroidism and hypoadrenocorticism commonly occur. Typically we test for these and treat as indicated. These are usually the things that cause the most important clinical problems in pituitary dwarfs -- at least in the short term. The disease is most often associated with a cystic Rathke’s pouch, so neuro abnormalities can develop. Dermatologic problems are common with growth hormone deficiency, but the significance of these problems -- as far as quality of life -- is questionable.

Veterinary Support Personnel Network CE:
Basic Receptionist/Front Office Skills

• How do you train your receptionists and front office staff?
• Do you think there are issues that could be covered better or that you may have missed?

This is your chance to get the receptionists/front office staff you always wanted. These most important people in a practice can take advantage of VSPN CE's newest support staff course: Basic Receptionist/Front Office Skills.

Make sure your staff are registered members of VSPN (www.vspn.org, it's free!), then have them go to the course info page to ENROLL NOW.

This course is a great review for front office staff, receptionists, office managers, and practice managers.

Euthanasia of the Companion Animal and Grief Management

It's not too late to sign up for this VSPN course! Open to all members of the veterinary hospital, this course discusses the role of the veterinary team during these client emotional times.

Visit the Euthanasia and Grief Management course page for more information, then click on the Enroll now link in the right column to sign up.

If you have any questions please email VSPNCE@vspn.org or call the VIN office (800.700.4636) and ask to speak to Nanette.

Virtual Coffeehouse
Tuesday, April 15, 9:30 pm ET -
What's new with you? Stop by and share!
Rounds Room

How To Course, Part 3
Wednesday, April 16, 9:30 pm ET -
Learn how to use VIN's Knowledgebase. Email Nate@VIN.com to sign up for this FREE three part course.
Rounds Room

Abstract Of The Week:
Occult Urinary Tract Infections In Diabetes Mellitus

Book Review:
Equine Veterinary Nursing Manual

Website of the Week:
Virtual Hospital

Survey of The Week Results:
* Imaging & Telemedicine
* Nasal Mites
* Euthanasia Procedures
* FATE
* Veterinary Career Survey, Part 1

Recent Rounds:
* Understanding and Interpreting MICs
* Megaesophagus & Aspiration Pneumonia
* VIN Town Hall Meeting
* Equine Pediatric Orthopedics
* Financial Planning Strategies For Practice Owners
* Rescue Protocols for Lymphoma

From the Boards:
* Referral Center Problems
* PDA in a cat?
* Hematomas After Castration
* SARS Information

Lions and Tigers and Servals, Oh My:
Basic Medicine and Husbandry of Non-Domestic Cats

• Has the exotic cat craze infected your clients?
• Are you uncomfortable about your ability to handle and treat these unusual creatures?
• Do you know what these cats require in the way of diet, vaccinations, and housing?

VIN CE can help!

VIN's 4 CE credit course, Lions And Tigers And Servals, Oh My: Basic Medicine And Husbandry Of Non-Domestic Cats will give you a good overview of the needs of these non-domestic cats, and make you feel more confident of your ability to cope.

Note: This course is open to veterinarians, veterinary students, and veterinary technicians.

Instructor: Laurie Gage, DVM

Dates: April 22nd - May 6th, 2003
Interactive Sessions : Tuesday evenings 9:30- 11:30 PM ET (US)

To Register: Visit Lions And Tigers And Servals, Oh My: Basic Medicine And Husbandry Of Non-Domestic Cats and click on the Enroll now link.