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

• Denied: Lindsey's petition for a partial new trial
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• Getting to know Dr. Nur
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• Pet pharmacy Rx transfers: supporting the competition?
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• Federal panel finds in veterinary accrediting body’s favor
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Evolving stories:
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- Massachusetts revises rabies rules
- Prescription medications without a prescription

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New and Revised Articles to Share With Your Clients!

Veterinary Partner

• Hyperlipidemia (revised)

Texas Farm Radio

• Dietary Tips for Hauling Your Horses (revised)

VetzInsight

• Is Your Indoor Cat Completely Safe? Think Again…

Effects of feline hyperthyroidism on kidney function: a review
This report reviews the complex interplay between hyperthyroidism and kidney function, as well as the effects of hyperthyroid therapy on kidney function.

Pedicle ties provide a rapid and safe method for feline ovariohysterectomy
The pedicle tie (PT) technique is associated with a very low risk of hemorrhage-related complications and is significantly faster than double ligating the ovarian pedicle in kittens and adult cats. Use of the PT technique has the potential to be of significant economic benefit in institutions performing large numbers of feline ovariohysterectomies.

Assessment of intravenous adipose-derived allogeneic mesenchymal stem cells for the treatment of feline chronic kidney disease: a randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial in eight cats
While administration of MSC culture expanded from cryopreserved adipose was not associated with adverse effects, significant improvement in renal function was not observed immediately after administration. Long-term follow-up is necessary to determine whether MSC administration affects disease progression in cats with CKD.

Weight Loss Fitness Program For Overweight Cats
At my office, we have the Feline Fitness Program that we run pretty much like a Weight Watchers.

Oronasal Fistula In A Cat That Has A Palatal Eosinophilic Ulcer
Oh my, that does look like a complete oral nasal fistula. Unfortunately, I think the owner's decision to stop treatment for convenience reasons is now biting him in the butt!

Discordant Vaccine Titer Results From Two Dogs
Despite having a reputable laboratory and impeccable methodology, the results of titer testing can be confusing and rarely, if ever, helpful in making vaccine decisions.

Treatment For Paraparesis In Geriatric Dogs That Have Chronic Pain
I agree with titrating gabapentin dosing. I have had them up at 800-1200 mg a dose, titrated, until they are better.

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Venting Over a Venti
Tuesday, August 9 - 9:30 p.m. ET
(Wednesday, August 10 - 1:30 a.m. GMT)
Need to vent about student issues?
Christina McRae, DVM, and other colleagues are here to lend an ear.

How to Use VIN, Part 2
Wednesday, August 10 - 9:30 p.m. ET
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The VIN Representative Committee will show you how to get more out of your VIN experience.
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VIN Rounds
Sunday, August 14 - 9 p.m. ET
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Join Mark Rishniw, BVSc, PhD, DACVIM, for TMI – Too Much Information! Keeping Current with the Literature Doesn’t have to be a Fulltime Job.
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Book Review of the Week
Pain Management for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses
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Website of the Week
Videos from Veterinary Neuroanatomy And Clinical Neurology

Associate - New, Updated & Revised
Canine:
Aseptic Necrosis of the Femoral Head
Chronic Superficial Keratitis (Pannus)
Urolithiasis, Calcium Oxalate
Feline:
Urolithiasis, Calcium Oxalate
Urolithiasis, Dried Solidified Blood
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NOW OPEN FOR ENROLLMENT!
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Understanding Hospice and Palliative Care
August 11 - September 4, 2016
Presenter: Kathleen Cooney, DVM, MS

This course is designed to help veterinarians and veterinary staff to better understand the hospice philosophy and gain tools to implement directly into their hospice services. Course attendees will learn about the initial hospice consultation, the stages of dying, comfort care protocols, and case examples. Until certification exists for animal hospice providers, presentations like this can help guide providers on hospice best practices.

An Introduction to Animal Relocation
August 25 - October 2, 2016
Presenters: Miranda Spindel, DVM, MS; Stephanie Janeczko, DVM, MS, DABVP, CAWA

You are invited to learn more about animal shelter relocation and transport programs in this 4 week course. Whether you are considering starting a relocation program, already source or receive animals, have questions about relocation programs or don't yet know much about how animals are moving between shelters, this course will address your interest. We will follow the pathway animals take from source shelters, during transport, to destination shelters, covering selection of at-risk animals, minimum health requirements, and medical best practices.

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