• ...challenge your understanding of the common lab tests for diagnosis of hyperadrenocorticism with the Hyperadrenocorticism Simulator.
• ...explore the physiological effects of acute hemorrhage, compensation mechanisms, and treatment (without getting any blood on your scrubs) with the Hemorrhage Simulator.

You'll find these simulators in the Interactive Learning Center of the VIN Library.

VetzInsight: A Different Take on Client Education
VETzInsight takes Veterinary Partner one step further by tackling broader issues in a humorous but sometimes poignant manner.

VETzInsight's mission is to support you and all colleagues by helping clients understand behind-the-exam room issues. Written by magical leprechauns (also known as VIN Community veterinarians and staff), VETzInsight encourages and accepts moderated comments from veterinarians and pet owners alike.

The VetzInsight Facebook page offers even more tips and fun for you and your clients.

Let us know what you think, suggest topics or submit an article for consideration by posting a comment on the site or emailing VetzInsight@vin.com.

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Not exactly, but you'll think there is.

VINners are on the move and the VIN Wizards are working hard to make all VIN features mobile friendly.

Now it's easier to access VIN from your mobile device. Click here to see how to add VIN to your mobile device.

Pointing your mobile device's browser to mobile.vin.com works too.

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

• Ownership of Sentinel antiparasitic line poised to change
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• Disciplinary case continues for veterinarian-turned-regulator
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• New veterinary degrees may not pay off, economists find
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• Dog under Ebola watch gets high-level caretakers
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The VIN News Service (VNS) is here to give you a voice and to report news that is important to you. Have an idea for a story? Have a story that needs covering? Email News@vin.com.

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Veterinary Partner

• Veterinary Considerations for Ebola Virus Outbreak

Texas Farm Radio

• Safe Horse Handling

VetzInsight

• My Last House Call

Mast cell tumor invading the cornea in a horse
The mass was surgically removed by lamellar keratectomy, with defocused CO2 laser used as adjunctive therapy to treat the surgical exposed area and its surroundings. Thirty-two months after treatment, no recurrence of the neoplasia was reported.

Conversion of atrial fibrillation after levothyroxine in a dog with hypothyroidism and arterial thromboembolism
Cardioversion occurred after 2 weeks of levothyroxine supplementation, with improved systolic function over time.

Veterinary provision of analgesia for domestic cats (Felis catus) undergoing gonadectomy: a comparison of samples from New Zealand, Australia and the United Kingdom
Contemporary use of analgesics for cats appears focused on provision at clinic and may not address the effects of surgery beyond the first 24 hours. The UK, Australia, and New Zealand clearly differ in the types of analgesia administered.

Cat With Respiratory Signs And Progressive Pulmonary Consolidation On Radiographs
In the LSA MedFAQ, you'll see the various options and median anticipated outcomes, even though the heterogeneity of outcomes in cats is significant.

Advice For Removal Of Cerclage Wires From An Old Tibial Fracture In A Dog
Take the medial approach to the wires. Elevate and cut near the twist. Then grab the twist with the needle-nosed pliers and either pull or roll the wire out.

Long Term Metacam (Meloxicam) Use In Rabbits: Is Renal Toxicity A Concern?
There are no controlled studies that have been published, to my knowledge, that adequately answer your question. In practice, the long term use of meloxicam in rabbits appears to be well tolerated.

Can A Health Certificate Be Written For A Wild Bear Cub Without A Hands-On Exam?
Sign the certificate stating that only a visual exam was performed.

Wondering how long it is until the next Rounds session? Take a look at the Rounds Countdown Clock!

How to Use VIN, Part 1
Wednesday, November 5 - 9:30 p.m. ET
The VIN Representative Committee will show you how to get more out of your VIN experience.
Email HowTo@VIN.com for more information about this free, three-session course.

Thursday, November 6 - 1 p.m. ET - VIN Journal Club
Join Anne Elizabeth Katherman, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Neurology), to discuss a neurology paper.
Rossmeisl JH, Jones JC, Zimmerman KL, Robertson JL. Survival time following hospital discharge in dogs with palliatively treated primary brain tumors. J Am Vet Med Assoc. January 15, 2013;242(2):193-8.
- Instructions for obtaining a FULLTEXT version of this article can be found on the VIN Journal Club page.
- This session will be text only, no audio.
All VIN members are welcome to attend this monthly series.

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• Chronic Pain: Peri/Post-operative @

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How Low Will We Go?
"Will being a 'veterinarian' just be a costly title with no credibility like the uber rich that buy knighthoods or will the profession stand fast against the onslaught of degrading, eroding forces to maintain and distinguish itself as an oasis of rationalism, logic , professionalism, ethics and character? The battle is on."

The Tributes To Lost Colleagues folder is where you can share thoughts, feelings, and memorial information.

Book Review of the Week
Practical Veterinary Urinalysis
Catch up on previous Book Reviews!

Website of the Week
Disaster Distress Hotline

Quick Polls (look for them on the lower left side of the VIN Front Page)
VIN Community
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VIN Students
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New Proceedings
- 2013 Australian Veterinary Association Annual Conference (AVA 2013)
- 45th Annual Conference of the International Association for Aquatic Animal Medicine (IAAAM 2014)

New Medical FAQ
Treating Dermatophytoses

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: ACVP/ASVCP, Veterinary Dental Forum, and CVC San Diego.

NOW OPEN FOR ENROLLMENT!
Visit the CE Main Page and check out the Course Catalog to see what other courses are starting soon.

Small Animal Necropsies
November 5 - 22, 2014

This course is designed to familiarize the attendee with small animal necropsy specifics, common post-mortem changes, the meaning of pattern in lesion recognition, and types of lesions.

Senior Pet Behavior
December 2 - 19, 2014

The goal of this lecture is to help clinicians provide holistic care for senior patients through a comprehensive understanding of diagnosis and treatment of common geriatric behavioral problems.

Visit the CE Participant Resource Center to learn the basics of online CE, how to find your course area, CE participation requirements, and much more!

For more information on CE opportunities for veterinary technicians, receptionists, or practice managers, visit the VSPN Course Catalog. Follow VIN CE and VSPN on Twitter! Click the "Send request" button to prompt the (VIN / VSPN) crews to accept you as a follower.