Invite your entire team to join Join Chris Upchurch, AS, this Sunday night at 9:30 p.m. and learn tips for creating a first and lasting impression.

Your staff can attend via www.VSPN.org.
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So, you've decided that you want to pursue ABVP certification. Now what?

Join Libby Ramirez, DVM, DABVP, Julie Rowley, DVM, DABVP, and Tim Kraabel, DVM, DABVP, this Sunday night at 10 p.m. EDT to learn some tips and tricks for successfully achieving your goal.

* These sessions will be all text, no audio.

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If you can't attend, check the Rounds or Front Page of VIN, or next Tuesday's VIN This Week, for links to the transcript of the discussion.

Find a pdf of this poster in the Veterinary Partner article "Boobs for Noobs: Mammary (Breast) Cancer for Companion Animals." A link to the Veterinary Partner article is also in the Miscellaneous section of the VIN Library.

Participate in Clinical Research From Your Home or Office!
Newest Study:

• Treatment and Outcome of Avian Squamous Cell Carcinoma
  This survey on avian SCC aims to gather information from practicing veterinarians on what treatments are being used for their patients, how well these are working, and what side effects have been observed.

Check the clinical trials page to see if any of the ongoing trials might make new or novel therapies available for your patients.

If you would like to add your clinical trial or research project, please complete this survey or contact mrishniw@vin.com.

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

• Regulators scrutinize arcane realm of pet drug distribution
  Public | VIN | Discussion
• Veterinarians with disabilities: Practicing a full life
  Public | VIN | Discussion
• Insiders lift veil on veterinary drug distribution practices
  Public | VIN | Discussion
• Are pet drugs like contact lenses?
  Public | VIN | Discussion
• FDA poised to tighten oversight of therapeutic pet foods
  Public | VIN | Discussion
• Veterinarians recount Pentagon 9/11 search and rescue
  Public | VIN | Discussion

Evolving stories
* TV show veterinarian raises eyebrows
* Anticipated return of chemical castrator renews debate

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New and Revised Articles to Share
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• Give Cats some Plants of their own
• Lomustine (revised)

Texas Farm Radio

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• Boobies for newbies: Mammary (breast) cancer in companion animals

A survey of Tennessee veterinarian and physician attitudes, knowledge, and practices regarding zoonoses prevention among animal owners with HIV infection or AIDS
We identified several implications for veterinary medical and medical practice that may reduce zoonoses transmission risks for people with HIV infection or AIDS, including increased communication between veterinarians and physicians, increased communication between people with HIV infection or AIDS and health-care providers, increased availability of client educational materials, and increased participation in zoonoses continuing education opportunities by health-care providers.

Surgical and postoperative complications associated with tibial tuberosity advancement for cranial cruciate ligament rupture in dogs: 458 cases (2007-2009)
High body weight and preoperative patellar tendon angle were significantly associated with complications following TTA in dogs. Subsequent meniscal tear was the most common reason for second surgery, suggesting that medial meniscal release of intact menisci should be considered when performing TTA in dogs.

[Echocardiography in boid snakes: Demonstration and blood flow measurements]
Comparative echocardiography and blood flow measurements in different boid species. Materials and methods: 51 healthy snakes from seven different species were examined echocardiographically under standardized conditions. The heart and the great vessels were displayed using 2-D-ultrasonography. Pulsed-wave doppler technique measurements of the blood flow within the vessels were performed and results analyzed statistically.

What Should I Expect When Doing Wen Trimming Surgery On A Goldfish?
My concerns over the procedure were unfounded; this is very straight forward, and anyone with any degree of experience with scissors and fish anesthesia would be completely capable of doing this procedure.

Dog's Gagging Problem Turns Out To Be An Allergy To The Owner's Cigarette Smoke
Two people chain smoking must be quite unpleasant for a small dog less than a foot from the floor. As soon as they stopped smoking in the home, the dog stopped gagging altogether.

Pharmacy Requested My National Provider Identifier (NPI) Number: Do Veterinarians Need This?
Veterinarians are not eligible for NPI numbers. It is a violation of federal law for a veterinarian to apply for an NPI number because in doing so you must state that you provide services to humans.

Responding If Dogs Observed Locked In Hot Cars
I will not hesitate to break the windows if the animal is becoming distressed and no help appears to be on the way. If I get in "trouble" because I tried to save a life, then so be it. At least I'll be able to sleep at night.

VIN Rounds
Sunday, October 7, 10:00 p.m. EDT
(Monday, October 8, 2 a.m. GMT/UTC)
Join Libby Ramirez, DVM, DABVP, Julie Rowley, DVM, DABVP, and Tim Kraabel, DVM, DABVP, for If ABVP is for me, Where do I Start?
*This session will be all text, no audio.

Virtual Coffeehouse
Tuesday, October 9, 9:30 p.m. EDT
(Wednesday, October 10, 1:30 a.m. GMT/UTC)
Join your VIN colleagues for a chat!

How to Use VIN: Part 2
Wednesday, October 10, 9:30 p.m. EDT
(Thursday, October 11, 1:30 a.m. GMT/UTC)
Learn how to use the most popular VIN features.
Email HowTo@VIN.com for more information about this free, three-session course.

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Reply Vs. Reply to All
Ever wondered about the difference between a sweet potato and a yam? Jam and jelly? Lawyer and attorney? Well, after watching this video, you’ll have one less thing to wonder about… the difference between Reply and Reply to All when posting on the message boards! If you prefer a little light reading, there's also a text help document.

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2012 Atlantic Coast Veterinary Conference
Registration for ACVC 2012, happening October 8 - 11 in Atlantic City, NJ, is now open.

Check out the ACVC 2011 proceedings in the VIN Library!
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The proceedings from the 2012 American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) Forum, which took place on May 30-June 2, 2012 in New Orleans, Louisiana, are now available in the VIN Library.

Book Review of the Week
Ophthalmology of Exotic Pets
Catch up on previous Book Reviews!

Website of the Week
Wellderly Study

eVetSites Tip of the Week
Adding Alt Text in Images for SEO

What's your Diagnosis?
Archives of the Challenging and Fun Cases
Ophthalmology Fun 153 - Opened 9/21
Zoonosis Brain Teaser 126 - Opend 9/27
Pathology Brain-Teaser 103 - Opened 9/24

Show-Me-How Video
Edit an Image in a Thread

Associate - Updated and New
Zinc phosphide toxicosis in the cat (new) and dog (revised)
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: Wild West, ACVR/VCS and AAZV.

New Vet TV show
'Really, the only "animal" in the show is a small monkey, who appears so cute and anthropomorphic, you can expect lots of people to want one. So brush up on your monkey medicine if this show lasts.'

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

Antimicrobials Module 1
October 18 - November 18, 2012

This course provides an overview of the basics of Veterinary Microbiology. This will include microorganism classification, identification, and strain characterization. Appropriate techniques for specimen selection, collection, and transport to the lab will be covered. Individuals enrolling in Module 1 will receive a discounted rate for the Antimicrobials Module 2 and 3 courses.

Antimicrobials, Module II
November 12 - December 13, 2012

The second of three Antimicrobial modules, this course will provide an overview of the basics of antimicrobial therapy including the relationship between microbe, host, and drug, antimicrobial resistance, antimicrobial mechanisms, the design of dosing regimens, and clinical pharmacology.

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