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Noa Safra, DVM, PhD, at UC Davis is conducting this study to investigate the chromosomal regions associated with HOD. The goal is to identify the genetic basis of this disease and to use selective breeding to hopefully reduce the number of HOD puppies.

Check the clinical trials page to see if any of the ongoing trials might make new or novel therapies available for your patients.

If you would like to add your clinical trial or research project, please complete this survey or contact mrishniw@vin.com.

Stop by the VIN Lounge at NAVC - You Could Win a Big HDTV!
Heading to NAVC? We hope you'll find time to drop in and visit with VINners in the VIN Lounge to celebrate 23 years of VIN, and perhaps even win one of four big flat-screen HDTVs!!

In addition to the free snacks, drinks, and presentations by VIN Consultants and staff, we've got something special planned.

Enter to win a TV from the VIN Foundation (no purchase or contribution required)!

On Wednesday, January 22, we'll raffle off four big flat-screen HDTVs; three 55 inch and one 46 inch.

The VIN lounge will be open Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Wednesday from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the Boston Room at the Marriot World Center.
View a map here. (The red arrow indicates the location of the VIN Lounge).

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Crazy things pet owners do

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Updates in small animal cardiopulmonary resuscitation
For dogs and cats that experience cardiopulmonary arrest, rates of survival to discharge are 6% to 7%, as compared with survival rates of 20% for people.

The efficacy of anthelmintic drugs against nematodes infecting free-ranging eastern grey kangaroos, Macropus giganteus
Moxidectin and ivermectin had low efficacy with maximum fecal egg count (FEC) reductions of 82% and 28%, respectively. However, treatment with albendazole reduced FECs by 100% in all kangaroos, and egg counts remained low for up to 3 months.

Effect of body position on electrocardiographic recordings in dogs
Right lateral recumbency improves the quality of ECG recording in dogs by decreasing muscle tremor artefact, alters the amplitude of P, R, and S waves in specific leads, and results in a rightward shift in the mean electrical axis, relative to standing.

Feline Ear Polyps (Photographs); Video Of Polyp Removal
I actually find a greater number of other tumors in the ear that at first glance look like polyps, but in fact are mural masses. It is important to be sure they are free polyps before you try to blindly grab them.

Managing Diabetic Cats: Recommendations For Diet, Insulin Administration, And Blood Glucose Testing
I tell owners not to be frightened of the lower-cost grocery store foods like Fancy Feast Classic. They work very well in many diabetics, and most importantly, are palatable to many of them.

Any Point In Having Yellow Pages Advertisement?
Consider having your receptionist ask new clients at the desk, "Would you like me to call you right now, so you can save our number in your phone?" .

Pug Dog With Cutaneous Mast Cell Tumor (MCT): What Is Prognosis If Surgical Margins Are Less Than 2-3 Centimeters?
Not all mast cell tumors extend 2-3 cm beyond what is visible. Some experts now advocate graduated margin widths depending on the tumor grade. In one study, at 1 cm margins, 75% of the grade II mast cell tumors and 100% of the grade I mast cell tumors were considered "completely" excised.

Full Rounds Schedule and Countdown Clock

Sunday, January 19 - 9:30 p.m. ET - VIN Rounds
Join Jennifer Brazzell, DVM, MVetSc, MRCVS, DACVP, for Clinical Pathology CE: Do Veterinarians and Clinical Pathologists Agree on What's Important to Teach?
This session will feature audio. Take the readiness test before attending.

Tuesday, January 21 - 9:30 p.m. ET - Venting over a Venti
Need to vent? Michele Gaspar, DVM, DABVP, MA, and other colleagues are here to lend an ear.

Wednesday, January 22 - 9:30 p.m. ET - How to Use VIN Part 3
Learn how to get more out of your VIN Experience. Email HowTo@VIN.com for more information about this free, three-session course.

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Vet school interview advice
The young woman who has been shadowing me for several years has gotten interviews at Iowa State and University of Minnesota. Yay! She's asked for practice interview questions.

My interviews were in 1985... I remember being asked some ethics questions, some basic animal knowledge questions, some questions about my interests, expectations, etc. I didn't do any practice interviews and I don't remember being coached or counselled much by my instructors. Are things much different now? I would love to hear from recent grads or those still in school about what she might expect.

Educate your Clients
Help your clients be better informed pet owners with the Client Education Resources listed in the VIN Library. Find even more no-cost, advertising-free information that you can trust at VeterinaryPartner.com and VetzInsight

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Book Review of the Week
Color Atlas of Veterinary Histology, Third Edition
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Website of the Week
Dermatology Case Review

Associate - New, Updated & Revised
Acquired Epilepsy - Canine
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What's your Diagnosis?
Archives of the Challenging and Fun Cases
Ophthalmology Fun 168 - opened 12/20
Equine Fun Case 57 - opened 12/28
Zoonotic Brain-Teaser 149 - opened 1/6

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: NAVC, WVC, SAVMA, Voorjaarsdagen, and BSAVA.

NOW OPEN FOR ENROLLMENT!
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Basic Captive Marine Mammal Husbandry, Physiology, and Medicine
February 23 - March 19, 2014

This course will be an overview of basic husbandry and medicine of the commonly maintained captive marine mammals such as California sea lions and bottlenose dolphins.

Common Toxicants for the Spring and Summer 2014
February 26 - April 5, 2014

Participants will learn about a variety of common toxicologic hazards that are frequently encountered by pets during the spring and summer months of the year including hazardous indoor and outdoor plants, seasonal household items that are of toxicologic risk, seasonal outdoor hazards, and the most common rodenticides.

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