In this three-part series of discussions, Dr. Brazzell will guide you through the process of selecting and buying an ultrasound machine, provide insights on how best to become ultrasound proficient, and give you the tools you need to make ultrasound a profit center within your hospital. Whether you already own a machine or are contemplating a purchase these sessions are for you.

* This session will feature audio. Take the readiness test.

Use the Rounds link in the main navigation bar to join the discussions.

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.
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Updated information includes:

• Ophthalmic and topical dermatologic drug information
• Compounding dosage forms

Access to Plumb's 7th edition is easy. If you saved links in your Favorites or your MyStuff for Plumb's 6th edition, they'll now take you directly to Plumb's 7th edition. VIN Search results will display results from Plumb's 7th edition as well.

The online edition is full-text searchable. Browse by major drug class or use the letter boxes to browse alphabetically.

You'll still be able to reference prior verions of the monographs by using the Version History tool.

VIN Policies on Community, Commercialism and the Ten Commandments (of VIN)
Do you know what VIN community information you can share and with whom? Have you ever read the 'official' VIN policy on commercialism or the Ten Commandments of VIN?

Stop by the VIN Policies page and get the low down on:

• Ten Commandments of VIN - The core values that underlie how decisions are made and what VIN stands for.
• Membership Eligibility - An outline of VIN Access Eligibility – Who should have access, why, and how that's decided.
• Information and Privacy - What information you can share and with whom; what information you can't share and why.
• Commercialism on VIN - Policies on commercialism on the VIN Medical (Vet-to-Vet) message boards.
• Pricing - Membership rates for individuals, groups, and academics; renewal/payment options.
• Membership Benefits - Information on VIN Rewards points and how they work, the VIN store, and eVetsites.

Early Holiday Gifts for You and Your Practice!

For Your Website:

• Recall Center Banner Your clients will appreciate being kept up to date on the latest recalls.
• VIN News Service Banner Quick, easy access to the VIN NEWS SERVICE public site.

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

• ‘The Incredible Dr. Pol’ asserts innocence despite board discipline
  Public | VIN | Discussion
• 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

Evolving stories
* Anticipated return of chemical castrator renews debate

Be a VIN newshound:
VNS is YOUR news service. Got an idea for a story? Have a story that needs covering? Post it on the boards or e-mail Reporters@vin.com.

Share news.vin.com with nonVINners. The VIN News Service (without access to the community discussions) is publicly available.

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New and Revised Articles to Share
With Your Clients!

• Cool Weather Cautions
• Myasthenia Gravis (revised)

Texas Farm Radio

• Pasture-associated Liver Disease

ANIMALicious - LIKE ANIMALicious on Facebook!

• The Worst Form of Animal Abuse
• The Cause isn't Always the Cause

Parotid duct transposition in dogs: a retrospective review of 92 eyes from 1999 to 2009
Medical records of 56 dogs (92 eyes) that underwent PDT and subsequent follow-up by a veterinary ophthalmologist were reviewed. Forty owners (40 dogs/66 eyes) were contacted by telephone and 37 owners (37 dogs/60 eyes) also completed a visual analog scale questionnaire.

Identification of Bartonella henselae in 2 Cats With Pyogranulomatous Myocarditis and Diaphragmatic Myositis
Most cats infected with Bartonella henselae remain outwardly healthy carriers for years; however, self-limiting fever, transient anemia, neurologic dysfunction, lymphadenopathy, reproductive disorders, aortic valvular endocarditis, and neutrophilic myocarditis have been described in experimentally or naturally infected cats.

Evaluation of a wireless ambulatory capsule (SmartPill®) to measure gastrointestinal tract pH, luminal pressure and temperature, and transit time in ponies
This study investigated the use of a wireless ambulatory capsule (WAC; SmartPill(®) pH. GI Monitoring System) to determine WAC-gastric emptying time (GET) in ponies.

When Is Enough Enough? Deciding Whether To Close Practice And File For Bankruptcy
Throwing good money (and good health) after bad because you are emotionally tied in knots is a mistake. Consider the practice a patient: have you done all the testing and the therapeutic trials? Is the family quality of life suffering? It's time to call it.

FeLV Positive Kitten In Feral Litter With FeLV Negative Queen And Littermates
This is a very odd scenario but points out the importance of testing individual kittens rather than "batching" blood to test.

Urine Culture Protocol When Laboratories Will Not Accept Plated Samples
My suggestion is to establish a better relationship with the lab. They must be frustrated with the way you're submitting your specimen. Ask them what it is that you're doing wrong in their eyes and try to correct it if you can. They will lose your business with the way they're currently treating you.

Young Dog With Episodes Of Strange Behavior Which May Be Seizures
My patient has been having episodes of bending his back, crawling away, and sliding his butt on the floor. We have worked him up for gastrointestinal disease, but the episodes are continuing to occur.

Virtual Coffeehouse
Tuesday, October 16, 9:30 p.m. EDT
(Wednesday, October 17, 1:30 a.m. GMT/UTC)
Join your VIN colleagues for a chat!

How to Use VIN: Part 3
Wednesday, October 17, 9:30 p.m. EDT
(Thursday, October 18, 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.

VIN/VSPN Rounds
Wednesday, October 17, 9:30 p.m. EDT
(Thursday, October 18, 1:30 a.m. GMT/UTC)
Join Liz Hughston, MA, RVT, VTS, for Open Hospital Policy.

Full Rounds Schedule and
Countdown Clock
Use the Rounds link to join the discussions

Want to See What You've Been Missing?

• ABVP Certification Process
• Creating Impressions
VIN Journal Club - Hypothyroidism & Insulin Sensitivity
Trimming the Tub from Tabby @
• Dog Parks & Doggie Daycare @
• VNS Behind the Curtain @
• Before Closing on Practice Purchase @
• VIN Journal Club - Conflict of Interest
• Why Cats Attack Humans @

Download VINCasts
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If you've reserved time for some quiet reading, click the Rounds button on the VIN Main Navigation bar to read the transcripts of the last few Rounds. You can also browse the complete list of the last 300 Rounds transcripts or you can click on Rounds and Discussions in the VIN Library.

Rounds are also searchable! In Search 3 on BETA.vin.com, use the filters on the left of your search results page. In Search 2 on WWW.vin.com, choose Rounds (under the Clinical Resources tab) as the "Source" in your search parameters.

Who's your Buddy?
Every VINner in practice is assigned a buddy from the VIN Representative team! Your buddy wants to help you learn the tips and tricks to get the most from your VIN membership.

You never need to feel lost or alone. Your buddy can help you navigate VIN like a pro, find the information you're looking for and personlize your VIN experience to fit your needs.

Don't remember who YOUR VIN buddy is? Email VINgram@vin.com and they'll be happy to remind you and let your buddy know you want to get re-introduced.

Not in practice? Don't have a buddy and need help? Email Feedback@vin.com and help will soon be on the way -- you might even find you suddenly have a new pal. :)

How to Change your VIN Password
Many online security professionals recommend changing your password every 3 to 6 months.

Now, changing your VIN password is quicker and easier than ever. Log in to your account with your current password then click on MyVIN > Membership and choose Change your Password or Change Secondary Security.

If you need more help, please contact membership services directly.

Book Review of the Week
Small Animal Toxicology Essentials, 2nd Edition
Buy it in the VIN Bookstore!
Catch up on previous Book Reviews!

Website of the Week
Genetic Welfare Problems Of Companion Animals

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 - Opened 9/27
Pathology Brain-Teaser 103 - Opened 9/24

Show-Me-How Video
How to Use MyDiscussions

Associate - Updated and New
Exercise induced collapse in the 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.

Halloween pumpkins
Actually... I have what I have deemed an "Epic, multipumpkin masterpiece" in the works. Considering my history of superhero pumpkins, I thought it was only fitting... The Avengers! My plan is a 4 pumpkin piece composed of Black Widow and Hawkeye on one pumpkin, Thor and Captain America on another, The Hulk on one by himself, and Iron Man as the Centerpiece tying them all together. Here are my patterns so far... not sure I can pull it all off, but if I can, I think it will be great!

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

These are the second two of four modules in the ECM (Exotic Companion Mammal) Review series. Each course focuses on a specific exotic companion mammal species, covering the medicine and disease presentations common to that species.

ECM Review Module 3 – Rodents
March 6 - March 30, 2013

ECM Review Module 4 - Marsupials, Hedgehogs, and More
April 3 - April 27, 2013

New Resources for VIN CE Participants
If you're new to VIN online CE or just need a refresher, visit the new CE Practice Area and the CE Participant Resource Center for some helpful tips.

To get the most from your CE course, plan to attend a practice session before your course begins. Practice sessions are scheduled for the same day and time each week for your convenience:

• Tuesdays 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. EDT
• Wednesdays 10:00 - 11:00 p.m. EDT
• Thursdays 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. EDT

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