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• Investigating the Genetic Basis of Hypoadrenocorticism in Standard Poodles
  Katharine Lunn and Steven Friedenberg of North Carolina State University would like to compare blood samples from Standard Poodles with confirmed typical hypoadrenocorticism (Addison's disease) with samples from Standard Poodles over 10 years of age that have normal ACTH stimulation test results.

If you're interested in participating, contact Dr Kathy Lunn.

Check the Clinical Trials & Research 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.

Business Startup Plan Materials
Starting your own practice can be scary. Frustrated by the lack of resources available when she was starting out, VINner Christine Ortner wanted to help others avoid some of that stress. She's shared the diary of her startup and her business plan with the VIN community.

If you're thinking about starting your own practice, or know someone who is, take advantage of this resource!

Help grow this collection of Business Startup materials. Share your experiences and lessons learned from your own startup and during the life of your practice. Email to Feedback@vin.com.

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NEWS THAT'S FIT TO CLICK
and discuss.
News Reported for YOU...

• Veterinarians receiving loan repayment awards say program makes a difference
  Public | VIN | Discussion
• Navigating student debt, income-based loan repayment (Commentary)
  Public | VIN | Discussion
• Veterans’ service dogs receive full medical insurance
  Public | VIN | Discussion
• Golden Retriever Lifetime Study takes off
  Public | VIN | Discussion

Evolving story:
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New and Revised Articles to Share With Your Clients!

Veterinary Partner

• Signs of Chocolate Toxicity - by Tony Johnson, DVM, DACVECC

Texas Farm Radio

• Botulism (revised)

VetzInsight

• Antibiotic Resistance: What’s in it for me?

Computed tomography and cross-sectional anatomy of the normal dromedary camel tarsus (one humped camel)
The resulting images provided detailed anatomic features for bones, joints, and soft tissue components of the tarsus and are intended to serve as a basic reference for the CT scanning of the dromedary camel tarsal pathology.

Initial treatment factors associated with feline urethral obstruction recurrence rate: 192 cases (2004-2010)
At 24 hours and 30 days after initial urinary catheterization (IUC), recurrent urethral obstruction (rUO) rates in prazosin-treated cats were significantly lower than rates in phenoxybenzamine-treated cats. Reobstruction rate at 24 hours was significantly lower when a 3.5F versus 5F urinary catheter was used.

Estimation of effectiveness of three methods of feral cat population control by use of a simulation model
This model allowed for many factors related to the trapping program and cats to be varied and should be useful for determining the financial and person-effort commitments required to have a desired effect on a given feral cat population.

Advice For New Associate Preparing For Contract Negotiation; Debate On What Percent Of Production Is Reasonable
While production numbers are part of the equation, don't forget to look at the whole picture...

What Do Different Types Of Insurance Policies Cover?
Insurance policies generally cover negligent and reckless behavior, but not intentional behavior. Behavior that is criminal, dishonest, fraudulent, malicious, or a willful violation of law (all traditionally excluded in insurance policies) have one thing in common: they require an intentional act.

Client Attempted At Home Euthanasia Of Dog With OxyContin (Oxycodone): Must I Report Her?
You are not legally required to report drug misuse or abuse on the part of a client.

Dog Was Hit By A Car And Has Bile Peritonitis
How long should you keep the tube in? Well, we usually look at trends (is fluid production significantly decreased?) and at production (2-4 ml/kg/day).

Full Rounds Schedule and Countdown Clock

Sunday, February 23 - 8 p.m. ET* - VIN Rounds
Join Sandra Mitchell, DVM, DABVP, for The Wonderful World Of Skunks.
*Please note the earlier start time -- 8 p.m. ET
This session will be all text, no audio.

Monday, February 24 - 9 p.m. ET - VIN/VECCS Rounds
Join Elke Rudloff, DVM, DACVECC, for Traumatic Brain Injury: What Is The Evidence?
*This session will feature audio. Take the readiness test before attending.

Tuesday, February 25 - 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.

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

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Want to See What You've Been Missing?
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• Mobile VIN Tips & Tools (R)
• Healthy Aging in Cats: What's Normal? VIN/AAFP (R)
• Introduction to Narrative Medicine (R) @
• Feral Cat Population Control Methods Journal Club
• AAHA Fluid Guidelines VIN/VSPN (R)
• Diseases of Laboratory Zebrafish VIN/AAFV (R) @
• Upper Airway Emergencies VIN/VECCS (R) @
• Clinical Pathology CE: What's Important to Teach? (R) @

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Got Staff?
The Veterinary Support Personnel Network (VSPN) gives your technicians, practice managers and other staff members access to access to their own message boards, chats and CE. We are also actively working on a VSPN-plus that will enable you, valued nonDVM staff and all VINners at your hospital, to act more collaboratively with VIN and VSPN tools. Have your staff go to www.vspn.org to register! It's free!

Book Review of the Week
Management of Pregnant and Neonatal Dogs, Cats, and Exotic Pets
Catch up on previous Book Reviews!

Website of the Week
American College of Poultry Veterinarians

New Content on VIN!
Camelid Drug Formulary by James M. Jensen, DVM, DACZM
Non-healing Corneal Ulcers/Erosions in Animals by James Schoster, DVM, DACVO
Rabies Postexposure Prophylaxis Client Handout by Doug Kemp, PharmD

What's your Diagnosis?
Archives of the Challenging and Fun Cases

Associate - New, Updated & Revised
Canine Meningitis
Canine Narcolepsy/Cataplexy
Explore the rest of Associate!

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: SAVMA, BSAVA and Voorjaarsdagen.

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

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 seasonal toxicological hazards that are frequently encountered by pets during the spring and summer months, including hazardous indoor and outdoor plants, household items, outdoor hazards, and the most common rodenticides.

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