Stop by VIN's Cyber-Cafe (Acadia Ballroom Foyer, third floor) and say hello to Nate and Paul. They'd love to meet you in person.

Are you attending the FIV Rounds on Sunday, September 7, 2003?

Friday, Sept. 5, 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm ET there will be a Webtour Practice Session for the FIV Course. If you are unfamiliar with VIN's Unity Conferencing System, WebTours, and Rounds protocol, come to this practice session to get ready.

NOTE: If you have not previously installed Unity, you can do so from the Rounds page. It is very important that all participants download and install the VIN Unity Conferencing System prior to the FIV Rounds. (You will miss a considerable portion of the interactive FIV: Afraid Of A Positive session unless you install Unity before the live Rounds session starts.) If you need help installing the software, call 800-700-4636 or email support@vin.com.

Histologic changes in ruptured canine cranial cruciate ligament
Extensive alterations to the cell populations and collagenous extracellular matrix structure were seen in ruptured CCL. Although a proliferative epiligamentous repair response was seen in ruptured CCL, there was a lack of any bridging scar between the ruptured ends of the CCL.

Diseases and Outcomes in Rabbits with High BUN Levels
Gastrointestinal disorder (54 cases) was the most common disease, followed by overgrowth of molar teeth, and then liver disturbance. The total mortality was 48.9% within three months.

Catching Something Another Doctor Missed
How do we admit to the client that we goofed without, hopefully, appearing completely incompetent?

Vet Med vs Lawyers
Why are we letting practice management and legal people advise us on best medical practices? Seems it is time for us to take the bull by the horns and encourage our medical experts to truly collate some data and take a stand here.

Introduction to Shelter Medicine

• Do you understand the pet population issues that affect animal shelters?
• Do you know how to keep shelter animals healthy, so they're adoptable?
• Do you understand the behavior problems that are commonly encountered in shelter animals?
• Do you understand the legal aspects of animal abuse and cruelty cases?

VIN CE can help!

VIN's Introduction to Shelter Medicine CE course can give you the skills to work with animal shelters and their inhabitants.

Instructors: Drs. Lila Miller, Janet Scarlett, Robert Reisman, Pamela Reid, Stephen Zawistowski

Dates: Sep. 17 - Oct. 15, 2003
Interactive sessions: Wednesdays 9:30-11:30 PM ET

Course Description: The provision of comprehensive health care services to animal shelters requires an understanding of the mission and goals of animal shelters as well as an appreciation of the animal welfare issues that drive shelter medical and management policy decisions. This 8 CEU introductory course is designed to provide veterinarians, veterinary students and veterinary technicians with the necessary background information to help lay the foundation for designing effective programs for population and disease control.

To Enroll: Visit the Introduction to Shelter Medicine course page and click on the Enroll now link.

• Conversion of blood glucose concentration units
• Everything you ever wanted to know about monitoring diabetes in dogs

Rounds Room

Sunday Rounds - Special Time!
Sunday, September 7, 9:30 pm ET -
Join Julie Levy, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, and Margie Scherk, DVM, DABVP (Feline), for FIV: Afraid Of A Positive?
Rounds Room

Virtual Coffeehouse
Tuesday, September 9, 9:30 pm ET -
What hot topics are driving you nuts? Stop by, and share!
Rounds Room

How To Course: Part 2
Wednesday, September 10, 9:30 pm ET -
Learn how to use VIN's Message Boards. Email Nate@VIN.com for more information about this free three-part course.
Rounds Room

Abstract Of The Week:
Frequency Of Osteoarthritis Humeral Condylar Fracture Repair

Website Of The Week:
Parasitic Diseases Of Domestic Animals

Book Review:
Small Animal Dermatology: A Color Atlas And Therapeutic Guide
This book is available in the VINstore.

eVetSites Tip of the Week:
Using The Link Editor

Survey of The Week Results:
* Grape/Raisin
* Consumer Reports
* ACE Inhibitor Use in Dogs
* Imaging & Telemedicine
* Nasal Mites
* Euthanasia Procedures
* FATE
* Veterinary Career Survey, Part 1

Recent Rounds:
* What We Learned At The 2003 ACVIM Meeting: Part 2
* Canine Hemangiosarcoma
* My South African Travelogue
* What We Learned at ACVIM 2003: Part 1
* Aussie Rounds: Canine Hyperadrenocorticism
* Volunteering In Veterinary Medicine

From the Boards:
* Air Embolism
* Canine Vaccine-Site Sarcomas
* Storage Mites In Food
* Digital Camera Specs

Be Computer Smart!

There are some nasty viruses floating around out there right now, so be careful! Here's a few tips to remain virus-free and happy!

1. Keep your virus software up to date.
2. Download NOTHING -- unless you are absolutely positive it is safe.
3. Use the maximum safety settings, if using Outlook/Outlook Express.
4. Use a firewall, if you have broadband access.

You'll find a link to VIN's Virus & Hoax Center from the VINdex on the Front Page.