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NEWS THAT'S FIT TO CLICK and discuss
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• EPA investigates reactions from flea, tick killers - Merial and Hartz Respond
  - VNS Report | Discussion
• Veterinarians must comply with Red Flags Rule by May 1
  - VNS Report | Discussion
• What to do with the seal in your bathtub
  - VNS Report | Discussion
• Dr. Janis Audin - JAVMA editor dies
  - VNS Report | Discussion
• EVOLVING STORIES
  - Concerns with Nutro
  - Pony deaths

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And as always, please let us know if you find any problems using either http://WWW.vin.com or http://Beta.vin.com.

Head North for Great CE!
Join many of your VIN colleagues at the ACVIM Forum 2009 -- June 3-6 in Montreal. Register soon!

Explore the 2008 Forum Proceedings. Access to the 2009 Forum Proceedings will be available to registrants prior to the Forum.

New in VeterinaryPartner:

• Rabbits Aren't Just for Kids Anymore
• Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD) revised

Texas Farm Radio

• Wolf Teeth in Horses

Validation of a new temperament test as a practical tool for adoptions of sheltered dogs
Our temperament test was designed for shelter dogs and is intended as a useful and easy tool to draft an objective profile of the dog, thus facilitating successful adoptions.

Social learning in shelter dogs
We carried out a series of experiments which showed that (1) dogs could be shaped to sit in as few as 10 trials; (2) a verbal secondary reinforcer ('Good Dog!') was more effective than a clicker when used by untrained personnel; and (3) dogs retained and generalized their new skill to new people and locations.

Can trained sniffer dogs detect cancer in humans?
Can trained sniffer dogs detect cancer in humans? At our Institute, a research project was launched in 2004, aimed at canine training for routine detection of lung and breast cancer and melanoma on the base of breath odor.

How does your local VMA support the community?
We have brainstormed some ideas that include small scholarships for graduating high school students that finished the Vet Assisting Program at our Technical High School and intend to go to college. We also purchased subscriptions to KIND News for some of the area elementary and middle-school classrooms.

Selling spays on eBay
I have a problem with this: 'We are auctioning a dog spay surgery. This will include all anesthetic monitoring and equipment during your dog's spay. It includes surgery and pain medication before, during and after his surgery.' I find clients get annoyed when you spay their male animals.

Why is anemic cat eating kitty litter?
The stomach and bowel contents have mineral opacity particles distributed throughout. This could be kitty litter -- but why would a cat eat that?

Considering starting a new practice: tips for reformulation business plan for worst case scenario
There is nothing wrong with wanting to be the "Captain of your own ship". However, you must realize that when you are Captain you are responsible for everything.

Sunday Rounds
Sunday, April 26, 10 p.m. EDT
(Monday, April 27, 2 a.m. GMT/UTC)
Join Sean Smarick, VMD, DACVECC, for Everything You Always Wanted To Know About Urinary Catheters, But Were Afraid To Ask.

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Funny Bones
Odd exam room moment
"I once had a client LICK her cat while it was being euthanized. She said that it would remind the cat of its mother and calm it down. I can't stand human saliva and almost threw up."

What's Your Diagnosis?
Archives of the Challenging and Fun Cases
* Equine Fun Case 37
* Equine Fun Case 38
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* Equine Fun Case 40
* Equine Fun Case 41
* Equine Fun Case 42

Book Review of the Week
Veterinary Disaster Medicine; Working Animals
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Website of the Week
Medical Words and more...

Associate - Updated and New:
Idiopathic Hypercalcemia in cats
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Upcoming Conferences
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NOW OPEN FOR ENROLLMENT!
Click on the links below to see the details, register and find more upcoming CE.
Practical Avian Medicine Module 8
May 5 -19, 2009

Module 8 will cover common equipment used in avian practice and discussion of the economics of avian practice.

Organ System and ABVP Core Examination Review Module B
June 4 - August 6, 2009

Module B includes respiratory, pharmacology, infectious disease, dermatology, nephrology/urology, anesthesia and ophthalmology.

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