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• Better understand and apply therapeutic management strategies based on the pathophysiologic basis of disease.
• Develop more complete and disease process-based differential diagnoses rather than disease-specific ones.

Please note that these modules are not designed specifically as a preparation for test-taking; however they may be used as a comprehensive review for the ABVP examination for small animals. Taking all six modules will help you to identify your strongest and weakest topics so that you can focus your exam specific preparation on those areas.

The other modules are:

• Principles of Medicine - February 5 - March 22, 2015
• Systems A - April 30 - July 5, 2015
• Systems B - July 23 - October 4, 2015
• Systems C - October 29, 2015 - January 24, 2016
• Systems D - February 4 - April 24, 2016

This series of courses repeats every other year, so sign up now to start with Module 1. Sign up for all 6 modules by October 16, 2014 to take advantage of Early Bird rates.

Learn more about Pathologic Basis of Disease here. See the VIN CE catalog to find more information on all of the ABVP modules.

VIN has the WOW Factor
Check out the Website of the Week (WOW) where you'll find a plethora of links to VINners' favorite resources outside of VIN.

Browse the category list on the left side of the page to find information on everything from Alternative/Holistic Medicine to Computers to Toxicology.

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

• Controlled-drugs disposal options expanded
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• Government review of veterinary accreditation nears
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• What to do when veterinary patient’s owner needs care
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• University of Arizona eyes 2015 opening for veterinary program
  Public | VIN | Discussion
• Comprehensive pet microchip registry data elusive
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E-mail Reporters@vin.com.

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New and Revised Articles to Share With Your Clients!

Veterinary Partner

• Pilling Dogs and Cats

Texas Farm Radio

• Endocrine Disorders (revised)

VetzInsight

• Poisons in your Purse

Ultrasonographic, computed tomographic, and operative findings in dogs infested with giant kidney worms (Dioctophyme renale)
Ultrasonography and CT were effective imaging methods for detecting D renale in the kidney and less effective for detecting parasites in the abdominal cavity.

Tachycardia-induced cardiomyopathy in a cat
The cat developed congestive heart failure and cardiogenic shock and was euthanized nearly 27 months after the first exam. The persistent nature of the tachyarrhythmia, the progressive structural and functional cardiac changes, and comparative gross and histopathologic post-mortem findings are consistent with the diagnosis of tachycardia-induced cardiomyopathy.

Clinico-biochemical responses of dogs to experimental infection with Babesia canis
Diminazene aceturate at a dose rate of 0.3mg/kg body proved effective against parasitaemia within two weeks post chemotherapy.

How Should We Interpret The Recent Studies That Report Higher Incidence Of Cancers And Orthopedic Diseases In Spayed And Neutered Dogs Compared To Intact Dogs?
I love it when research leads to more questions than answers. It's hard enough to wrap *my* head around it -- how do I explain it to clients?

Toy Breed Dog With Gastric Outflow Obstruction Caused By Dental Treat Ingestion (Radiographs)
We removed several pieces of partially digested Purina brushing chews from her stomach. One piece was large enough to block her pylorus. The last time she had one of these chews was more than 14 days ago.

If One Kitten Died Of Feline Infectious Peritonitis, How Adoptable Are The Littermates?
It's very likely that the littermates (and the other shelter kittens) are coronavirus infected. Any kitten/cat that carries coronavirus has the potential to develop FIP. Thankfully, the vast majority of them never do.

What Do You Do When A Third Party Presents A Pet For Veterinary Care?
If someone calls and says he wouldn't have authorized something, I tell him that is between him and the person he authorized to care for the dog.

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VIN Rounds
Sunday, September 28 - 9 p.m. ET
Join James Schoster, DVM, DACVO, for A Veterinarian's View of the Lens: Clinically Important Things to Know.
*This session will feature audio. Take the readiness test before attending.

Venting Over a Venti
Tuesday, September 30 - 9:30 p.m. ET
Need to vent about things that bug you? Your VIN colleagues are here to lend an ear.

How to Use VIN, Part 1
Wednesday, October 1 - 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.

VIN Journal Club
Thursday, October 2 - 1 p.m. ET
Join Yaiza Forcada, DVM, RCVS, DECVIM-CA, to discuss a feline medicine paper.
Forcada Y, Holder A, Church DB, Catchpole B. A polymorphism in the melanocortin 4 receptor gene (MC4R:c.92C>T) is associated with diabetes mellitus in overweight domestic shorthaired cats.
J Vet Intern Med. 2014 Mar-Apr;28(2):458-64.
All VIN members are welcome to attend this monthly series.
Instructions for obtaining FULL TEXT versions of these articles can be found on the VIN Journal Club page.
*This session may feature audio. Take the readiness test before attending.

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(@ = VINcast available; R = Replay available)

• Care of Working Dogs, Part 2 VIN/VECCS (R)
• Successful Rodent Husbandry VIN/VSPN
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• Iodine-restricted Food & Hyperthyroid Cats Journal Club
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• Enucleation: Simple - Or Is It? (R) VIN/VECCS
• Consequences of Illegally Imported Animals @ VIN/VSPN

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The VIN Formulary For Exotic Animals lists drugs, doses and indications for amphibians, reptiles, birds, rabbits, rodents, ferrets, hedgehogs, sugar gliders, and camelids.

Inappropriate behavior and aftermath...
I am a cynic, therefore I do not believe this is innocent or harmless behavior on the part of the client. In today's world, you just cannot make that kind of assumption. Any behavior like this should be dealt with by you and your boss as if it is a potential danger. You are right to be concerned.

You should not see this client EVER again.

Book Review of the Week
An Illustrated Guide to Veterinary Medical Terminology Third Edition
Catch up on previous Book Reviews!

Website of the Week
Job Accommodation Network

VIN Community Quick Poll (see the VIN Front Page to participate)
Do you obtain owner approval prior to performing jugular venipuncture for collection of blood from any patient?

Associate - New, Updated & Revised
Canine Peripheral Neuropathies; Inherited/Congenital and Acquired
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, WWVC, VCS, ACVC, ACVS, AAZV, ACVR, and ABVP.

Going back to work: finding daycare and handling sick children
I'm thinking about going back to work part-time, but I’m just not sure what to do. I have a toddler and an infant. I am currently not working because we have just moved to a new state for my husband’s job. I am starting to interview for associate jobs again, but there are a few things really holding me back from accepting a position.

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

Veterinary Anesthesia Review
November 4 - December 12, 2014

This review course explores the concepts of safe anesthesia delivery to canine and feline patients with a focus on adverse events in the peri-operative period.

Reptile Medicine: From the Wild Set to the Child's Pet
November 18 - December 26, 2014

The primary purpose of this course is to provide an understanding of the principles of care for reptilian wildlife, zoological collections, and captive pets.

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