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VIN is a Group Effort!
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Remember, there is no such thing as a VIN 'hospital membership' where all colleagues use the same login. Every colleague at every hospital must have their own account/login, even if the billing is handled as a group membership within their hospital. (Check out this discussion on the VIN message boards about sharing login details.)

This FAQ will explain how group memberships work. If you still have questions contact membership services at vingram@vin.com, or call membership services at 1-800-700-4636 (toll free) or 1-530-756-4881 (locally) or 01 45 222 6154 in the UK.

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

• Rumored price hikes, rationing send veterinarians scrambling for saline
  Public | VIN | Discussion
• Congress passes Veterinary Medicine Mobility Act
  Public | VIN | Discussion
• Settlement proposed for Michigan State University borrowers gives little comfort
  Public | VIN | Discussion
• Fate of Novartis portfolio in question after sale to Eli Lilly
  Public | VIN | Discussion

Evolving stories:

• Pros and cons of rebate programs
• Status of AVMA Council on Education accreditation credentials
• VCA offers to buy competing practices

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New and Revised Articles to Share With Your Clients!

Veterinary Partner

• Ear Mites (revised)

Texas Farm Radio

• Wellness Visits for Older Horses and Pets

VetzInsight

• A Horse's Arch-Nemesis: Laminitis

Spontaneously occurring restrictive nonhypertrophied cardiomyopathy in domestic cats: a new animal model of human disease
A primary myocardial disease occurring spontaneously in domestic cats is remarkably similar to restrictive nondilated and nonhypertrophied cardiomyopathy in man and represents another potential animal model for human disease.

Laryngeal disease in dogs and cats
Surgical arytenoid lateralization improves respiration and quality of life in dogs with laryngeal paralysis; however, aspiration pneumonia is a recognized complication, and generalized neuropathy can progress.

The prevalence of ocular lesions associated with hypertension in a population of geriatric cats in Auckland, New Zealand
Ocular fundic examination of cats over eight years of age allows identification of cats with hypertensive ocular lesions, often before the owner or veterinarian is aware the cat has a problem with its vision.

Treatment Of Permethrin Toxicosis In Cats
In terms of these guys (and all toxicities), individual variation occurs. As the exact amount of toxin absorbed cannot be known, then the dose can't either. This leads to an inability to really give firm information.

Euthanasia Of Small Rodents: Is It Humane To Use Gas Anesthetic, Then Place In Freezer?
In these situations of lack of information, we tried to make the best decision that we could, and we always tried to err on the side of the animal's well being.

Is There Any Indication To Use Post-Dental Antibiotics In Shelter Dogs?
In the face of such overwhelming microbial contamination in the mouth, use of antibiotic medication is like trying to empty the Atlantic Ocean with a cup.

Tornadoes Are A Reminder That Veterinary Clinics Need To Plan For Disasters
Whether it's tornadoes, hurricanes, mud-slides, earthquakes, or something else, veterinarians should expect to face a natural disaster at some point in their careers.

Wondering how long it is until the next Rounds session? Take a look at the Rounds Countdown Clock!

Venting Over a Venti - Special Student Loan Session
Tuesday, July 15 - 9:30 p.m. ET
Student loans are a great reason to vent! Join Tony Bartels, DVM, MBA, and Paul D. Pion, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology), to learn about student loan repayment in general and ask questions about your specific situation. We're here to help!

How to Use VIN, Part 3
Wednesday, July 16 - 9:30 p.m. ET
Join the VIN Representative Committee to 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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Want to See What You've Been Missing?
(@ = VINcast available; R = Replay available)

• Managing the Feline Diabetic: Picking a Protocol VIN/AAFP Interim
• Care of Military Working Dogs, Part 1 (R) VIN/VECCS
• Free Vaccines For Life Program @
• Tips & Tools: Using MyCE
• Ophthalmoscopy in Dog, Cat, Horse (R) @
• Managing Inappetence in Feline CKD (R) VIN/AAFP

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Something to Talk About
See what everyone's talking about! Listed just below the Clinical Updates on the Front Page, Top Discussions shows you the most active discussions for the week, including how many members have viewed and posted to them.

Effective August 18, Tramadol will be placed in the DEA Schedule IV list of drugs. Read the full ruling to find out what you need to do. Additional info is in the Controlled Drugs section of the Clinical Pharmacology Specialty Center.

Book Review of the Week
A Veterinarian’s Guide to Financial Planning
Catch up on previous Book Reviews!

Websites of the Week
Coagulation Diagnosis And Treatment

Associate - New, Updated & Revised
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation: Canine, Feline
Explore the rest of Associate!

What's your Diagnosis?
Archives of the Challenging and Fun Cases
Pathology Brain-Teaser 130 - opened 7/2

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: AAV, CVC Kansas City, and EVDI.

Best Mother Ever
"So my 10 month old just ate the cat's T/D. Do I have to brush her teeth now?"

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

Itch - Pruritus, Atopic Dermatitis, and Food Allergies
August 10 - September 3, 2014

This course will familiarize participants with the current state of allergic and pruritic skin diseases including diagnosis and therapeutic interventions.

Science of Old Age
August 27 - September 20, 2014

This course delves into the science of old age, the art of death, the stigma of euthanasia, and getting past compassion fatigue.

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