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Megaesophagus Information Center
The Megaesophagus Project unites much of the VIN content about this condition in one handy place.

Kathy Morris-Stilwell, DVM, and other VINners, donated videos and information and provided 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 Dr. Bill Blevins, MS, DVM, 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.

Have you Tried Search 3.08 Yet!
VINners spoke, and VIN listened! After reviewing member feedback, the VIN Wizards have updated Search 3.0, keeping the same great functionality and speed, but with a more familiar feel.

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

• Are pet drugs like contact lenses?
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• FDA poised to tighten oversight of therapeutic pet foods
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• When clinical practice doesn’t fit
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• Veterinarians recount ordeals with major lender
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• Novartis pleads with veterinarians: 'Save us a spot'
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Evolving stories
* Anticipated return of chemical castrator renews debate
* Overcoming disabilities

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New and Revised Articles to Share
With Your Clients!

• Have a Plan for your Pet in case something Happens to you
• Ectopic Ureter (revised)

Texas Farm Radio

• Fluphenazine: Dangerous Reactions in Horses (revised)

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• Big Choices, Big Money
• Creepy Crawlies

The effect of neutering on the risk of mammary tumours in dogs--a systematic review
The objectives of this study were to estimate the magnitude and strength of evidence for any effect of neutering, or age of neutering, on the risk of mammary tumours in bitches.

Idiopathic haemarthrosis in eight horses
Recurrence appears not uncommon and the use of intra-articular (90) Y and MPA in conjunction with a conservative management treatment protocol warrants further evaluation.

Medetomidine immobilisation and atipamezole reversal in large estuarine crocodiles (Crocodylus porosus) using metabolically scaled dosages
Neuromuscular blockers and other immobilising drugs have been used with variable results. Medetomidine has been reported as a reliable, repeatable and reversible immobilisation agent in small estuarine crocodilians.

Photos and radiographs of supernumarary teeth in a bengal kitten
Supernumerary teeth are not that uncommon and too often mouths like this are left to fester until periodontal disease develops and the process becomes unnecessarily challenging. By interceding at an early age, the extractions are considerably easier on the surgeon and the cat.

Do you offer paid holidays?
Vacation pay is not legally required by private employers. But once you offer it, you are subject to a host of rules and regulations under your individual state. That includes things like ...

Biliary centesis for treatment of death cap mushroom (Amanita phalloides) ingestion in dogs
The procedure involved a long needle and syringe to draw toxins from the gallbladder. It could become standard for veterinarians racing against time to save dogs who eat poisonous mushrooms.

Hypercalcemic cat with gastric foreign body
A geriatric cat presented for anorexia. Blood work revealed hypercalcemia. Radiographs revealed something I have never seen before ...

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Book Review of the Week
Anthology of Biosafety XII: Managing Challenges for Safe Operations of BSL-3/ABSL-3 Facilities
Catch up on previous Book Reviews!

Website of the Week
Gross Anatomy

eVetSites Tip of the Week
Uploading Images

What's your Diagnosis?
Archives of the Challenging and Fun Cases
Ophthalmology Fun 152 - Opened 9/10
Zoonosis Brain-Teaser 125 - Opened 9/10
Pathology Brain-Teaser 102 - Opened 9/10

Show-Me-How Video
Fine-Tune Your Message Board Search Results

Associate - Updated and New
Whipworms in dogs (revised)
Whipworms in cats (new)
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: SWVS, ACVC, Wild West, ACVR/VCS and AAZV.

The Taxidermist/Vet
There was once an aspiring veterinarian who put himself through veterinary school working nights as a taxidermist. Upon graduation, he decided he could combine his two vocations to better serve the needs of his patients and their owners, while doubling his practice and, therefore, his income.

He opened his own offices with a shingle on the door that read, "Dr. Jones, Veterinary Medicine and Taxidermy - Either way, you get your dog back!"

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

Pathologic Basis of Disease
October 18-December 30, 2012

Module 1 of 6 in the Organ System Pathophysiology and ABVP Core Examination Review Series, this course is designed to cover the pathophysiological basis of disease in small animals based on pathophysiological and discipline-specific concepts.

Principles of Medicine
January 3-February 10, 2013

Module 2 of 6 in the Organ System Pathophysiology and ABVP Core Examination Review Series, this course builds on the foundation created in the Pathologic Basis of Disease course, providing an overview of concepts in clinical reasoning and practice. Focus will be on clinical decision making and the diagnostic process including assessment of laboratory data, problem-based medicine and an introduction to evidenced-based medicine.

New Resources for VIN CE Participants
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