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Megaesophagus Information Center
This collection unites much of the VIN content about this condition.

Kathy Morris-Stilwell, DVM, and other VINners provided videos, information, and great examples from message board discussions.

The Feeding Tips section includes video, text, and photos of "Bailey Chair" construction, a case history of the patient for whom the chair was named, and fluid administration suggestions.

The Image Collection has megaesophagus radiographs, contrast studies, and movies provided by Bill Blevins, DVM, MS, DACVR, and other VINners.

You'll also find additional reading including Associate articles, client information handouts, contrast study guidelines from the 2011 ABVP Conference, and nebulizer use, as well as links to megaesophagus research studies.

Cannabinoid Study
Dawn M. Boothe, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Internal Medicine), DACVCP, of the Clinical Pharmacology Lab (CPL) at Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine, and her team are developing a cannabinoid assay and they are looking for veterinary patients receiving a cannabinoid product or plant.

If you have a canine or feline patient that is receiving marijuana or derivatives for medical purposes, consider contributing a blood sample. Learn more here (scroll down to "Cannabinoid Study" for all the details).

NEWS THAT'S FIT TO CLICK, reported for YOU...

• Personal perils of rural practice
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• Storms like Jonas challenge veterinary practices
  Public | VIN | Discussion
• Bearing each other’s burdens
  Public | VIN | Discussion
• AVMA updates feral cat policy
  Public | VIN | Discussion
• A call for ‘weird and wacky’ cats
  Public | VIN | Discussion

Evolving stories:
- Is there an association between veterinary practice and De Quervain syndrome?
- Of stethoscopes and hearing aids
- Beware of Neoplasene

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New and Revised Articles to Share With Your Clients!

New and Revised Articles to Share With Your Clients!

Veterinary Partner

• Zinc Poisoning (revised)

Texas Farm Radio

• Phenibut is Banned in USEF Competitions

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• Adopting Out Aggressive Dogs

Stabilizing Dog Populations and Improving Animal and Public Health Through a Participatory Approach in Indigenous Communities
Approximately three animal-related injuries requiring medical care were reported in the communities per 1000 persons per year, and approximately 86% of 145 environmentally collected dog faecal samples contained parasites, far above levels reported in other urban or rural settings in Saskatchewan.

Approach to Investigating Congenital Skeletal Abnormalities in Livestock
Congenital skeletal abnormalities may be genetic, teratogenic, or nutritional in origin; distinguishing among these different causes is essential in the management of the disease, but may be challenging. In some cases, teratogenic or nutritional causes of skeletal abnormalities may appear very similar to genetic causes.

Benign and Malignant Proliferative Fibro-osseous and Osseous Lesions of the Oral Cavity of Dogs
Clinical, imaging, and histologic features of 15 initially diagnosed benign proliferative fibro-osseous lesions (PFOLs) and osteomas of the canine oral cavity were evaluated. Final diagnoses after reevaluation were as follows: Ossifying fibroma (3 cases), fibrous dysplasia (4 cases), low-grade osteosarcoma (3 cases), and osteoma (5 cases). Histology alone often did not result in a definitive diagnosis for PFOL.

Dealing With Owners Who Are In Denial About Their Pet's Terminal Illness
I want to gently nudge their thinking to the future. I want to praise them, because many people have extremely high opinions of veterinarians and our praise means something to them.

Deciding Factors For Doing A Perineal Urethrostomy
Many factors play a role in my decision making, with a lot of gray area due to each individual cat and owner.

Veterinarian Has Respiratory Reaction After Dental Procedures: Suggestions For Masks, And Is The Problem Due To Tooth Dust Or Aerosolized Saliva?
I was wondering if anyone could recommend a more impervious mask than a regular surgical mask for dental procedures. When I inhale, I end up coughing and wheezing for the rest of the day.

Low Stress Handling Of Dog That Is Fearful And Aggressive At The Veterinary Clinic
By looking at it from the pet's point of view, you can be more successful with your plans for a low-stress-handling clinic.

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VIN/VECCS Rounds
Monday, February 29 - 8 p.m. ET
(Tuesday, March 1 - 1 a.m. GMT)
Join Rita Hanel, DVM, DACVECC, for Prehospital Care – Does it Exist?
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Venting Over a Venti
Tuesday, March 1 - 9:30 p.m. ET
(Wednesday, March 2 - 2:30 a.m. GMT)
Need to vent about solo vet issues?
Christina McRae, DVM, and other colleagues are here to lend an ear.

How to Use VIN, Part 1
Wednesday, March 2 - 9:30 p.m. ET
(Thursday, March 3 - 2:30 a.m. GMT)
The VIN Representative Committee will show you how to get more out of your VIN experience.
Email HowTo@VIN.com for more information about this free, three-session course.

VIN Journal Club
Thursday, March 3 - 1 p.m. ET
(Thursday, March 3 - 6 p.m. GMT)
Join Sherri Wilson, DVM, DACVIM, for Low Cobalamin Levels: A Review of the Problem and What's New.
This internal medicine article will be reviewed:
Toresson L, Steiner JM, Suchodolski JS, Spillmann T. Cobalamin Supplementation in Dogs with Chronic Enteropathies and Hypocobalaminemia. J Vet Intern Med. January 2016;30(1):101-7.
All VIN members are welcome to attend this monthly series.
Instructions for obtaining a FULL TEXT version of this article can be found on the VIN Journal Club page.

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Book Review of the Week
Feline Behavioral Health and Welfare
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Website of the Week
Kansas Wildlife Rehabilitation

Associate - New, Updated & Revised
Idiopathic Renal Hematuria (revised)
Canine
Feline
Acetaminophen Toxicosis (revised)
Canine
Feline
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Recently Added Proceedings
- Veterinary Cancer Society Conference 2013 (VCS 2013)
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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 which upcoming conferences VIN will be attending. Be sure to stop by the Cyber Café or any of the other VIN booths if you’re attending WVC, OAVT, SAVMA, BSAVA, Voorjaarsdagen, CVC Virginia Beach, European Congress of Veterinary Dentistry, ECVO, IAAAM, or AVA.

NOW OPEN FOR ENROLLMENT!
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Introduction to Holistic Methods II
March 2 - April 4, 2016

The second of two modules, this course provides an introduction to homeopathy, chiropractic, rehab/laser therapy, and natural nutrition. The course covers the theory behind each holistic method, any scientific support for the efficacy of the method, and the appropriate use of these holistic methods in veterinary medicine.

All You Need to Know About Fevers of Unknown Origin (FUO)
May 11 - 28, 2016

Fever is a common finding in small animal general practice and can be caused by a variety of infectious, immune-mediated, and neoplastic diseases. Since there are many different causes, a rational diagnostic approach is needed to get an accurate diagnosis and formulate the optimum treatment plan. Case examples utilizing radiographs, ultrasound images, and cytology will be discussed to help the participant learn how to best diagnose and treat patients with fever of unknown origin.

Visit the CE Participant Resource Center to learn the basics of online CE, how to find your course area, CE participation requirements, and much more!

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