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Thanks to the generosity of VINners, the VIN Forms Collection contains a variety of sample forms, clip art, and handouts.

Many of the forms can be downloaded as MS Word files and then modified for use in your practice. More client handouts can be found in the Forms and Handouts section of the VIN Library.

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Have something else you'd like to share? Contact membership services to find out how and where to send it.

Be Prepared for Holiday Health Hazards
The most wonderful time of the year can also be the most dangerous for your patients.

Use these resources to brush up on your knowledge and help educate your clients on potential holiday hazards:

• Seasonal Safety - Article
• Dangerous Foods - FAQ
• Xylitol Toxicity - Associate
• Holiday Foods and Gifts Pose Hazards for Family Pets - Rounds
• Feline Holiday Hazards - Rounds
• Chocolate Toxicity Calculator
• Chocolate Toxicity - Client Handout
• Winter Holiday Hazards For Pets - Article
• Feline Predispostion to Chocolate Toxicity - Discussion
• Treatment Tips for Chocolate Toxicities - Discussion
• Are Poinsettias And Mistletoe Toxic To Pets? - Discussion

Need to Change Your VIN Password?
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Log in to your account with your current password then click on MyVIN > Membership and choose Change your Password or Change Secondary Security.

You can also use MyVIN to update your contact information, update your credit card for all VIN services, renew your membership, and much more! Browse the MyVIN section of the VIN Help resources for details.

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

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

• Massachusetts veterinarians must report animal abuse
  Public | VIN | Discussion
• First canine Ebola quarantine met with good luck
  Public | VIN | Discussion
• Veterinarians voicing opinions on accreditation are not 'elitists'
  Public | VIN | Discussion
• Ownership of Sentinel antiparasitic line poised to change
  Public | VIN | Discussion

Be a VIN newshound:
VNS is your news service. Have an idea for a story? Have a story that needs covering?
E-mail Reporters@vin.com.

Share news.vin.com with non-VINners. The VIN News Service stories (without access to the community discussions) are publicly available.

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New and Revised Articles to Share With Your Clients!

Veterinary Partner

• Lymphoma in Cats (revised)

Texas Farm Radio

• Effects of Omega 3 Fatty Acids and Insulin Sensitivity (revised)

VetzInsight

• Why is there a Cat on my Computer?

Intercat Aggression: Restoring Harmony in the Home: A Guide for Practitioners
Diagnosis and treatment requires an understanding of the social structure of free-living cats and of how those interactions are impacted by confinement and household management practices.

Gastrointestinal anatomy and physiology of select exotic companion mammals
Rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas are all concentrate selectors, hindgut fermenters, and coprophagic. They are designed to intake large quantities of high-fibrous, low-energy-density foods.

Liver lobe torsion in pet rabbits: clinical consequences, diagnosis, and treatment
If hepatic enzyme elevation is found in a rabbit with GI stasis, abdominal ultrasound is recommended to rule out liver lobe torsion.

Would Radiation Or Repeat Surgery Be Indicated For A Dog Following Removal Of A Grade II Mast Cell Tumor With Narrow Margins?
The main situation where I think radiation therapy is a better option is when the body part in question won't readily allow for more tissue to be removed.

Lead Poisoning In Dog Who Chews Paint Chips: Is Treatment Needed If Dog Is Now Asymptomatic?
If he's pretty much asymptomatic now and he's been removed from access to the lead source, I'd just let his body eliminate the lead on its own.

Budgerigar Died The Day After Beak Trim: Was Veterinary Clinic At Fault?
This case illustrates a classic example why practices which don't offer avian medicine *should not* be seeing birds for grooming procedures.

Drug Therapy For Young Kitten That Has Upper Respiratory Infection
Since kittens don't metabolize drugs as well as adults, the dose is often less than that for adults, and the frequency may be changed as well.

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

VIN/VSPN Rounds
Sunday, November 23 - 9 p.m. ET
Join Benjamin L. Hart, DVM, PhD, Lynette A. Hart, BS, MA, PhD, Sherri Wilson, DVM, DACVIM, and Joni Freshman, DVM, DACVIM, for The Impact of Spay/Neuter on Joint Disorders and Cancers in Dogs.
*This session will feature audio. Take the readiness test before attending.

VIN/VECCS Rounds
Monday, November 24 - 9 p.m. ET
Join Andre Shih, DVM, DACVAA, for How to Handle Hypotension During Anesthesia of the Critical Patient.
This session will feature audio. Take the readiness test before attending.

Venting Over a Venti
Tuesday, November 25 - 9:30 p.m. ET
Need to vent about things that bug you? Michele Gaspar, DVM, DABVP, MA, and other colleagues are here to lend an ear.

VIN/SVECCS Rounds
Wednesday, November 26 - 6 p.m. ET
Join Tony Johnson, DVM, DACVECC, for Top 10 ER Pitfalls.
This session will feature audio. Take the readiness test before attending.

Need help remembering when Rounds sessions are happening? Check out the list of ways to be reminded about VIN Rounds sessions.

Want to See What You've Been Missing?
(@ = VINcast available; R = Replay available)

• Non-healing Corneal Ulcers/Erosions @ (R) Interim
• Feline Environmental Needs Guidelines (R) VIN/AAFP
• Develop Canine Weight Loss Plan @ VIN/VSPN
• Brain Tumor Survival Time (R) Journal Club
• Veterinary Quiz Challenge
• Corneal Opacities (R) @
• Assessing Perfusion - Beyond Basics (R) VECCS
• Dermatophytosis Treatment in Multi-Cat Situations @

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These videos from the Show-Me-How Video Library will only take seconds to watch, but could save you hours over the life of your VIN membership!

• VIN Desktop Shortcut
  Learn how to create a shortcut to VIN.com on your desktop for quick and easy access to VIN.
• MyActivities
  MyActivities keeps all of your message board participation and previous searches in one handy place.

Book Review of the Week
Fluid Therapy for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses
Catch up on previous Book Reviews!

Website of the Week
Thanksgiving Safety

Recent Quick Polls (look for the newest ones on the lower left side of the VIN Front Page)

What's your Diagnosis?
Archives of the Challenging and Fun Cases
Zoonotic Case 163 - opened 11/18

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: CVC San Diego.

Minimal standards
I got this link from another thread about minimal standards and I realize there really are very few that we agree upon, but is surgery on the kitchen table ever considered okay? Is this something that house-call practitioners do, or is this an unusual occurrence?

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

Large Animal Necropsies
November 26 - December 13, 2014

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

Avian and Exotic Necropsies
December 3 - 20, 2014

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

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