"I wish I had this when I was a student and new grad. It's filled with lots of the little factlets that I was always looking for, " says VIN co-founder Paul Pion.

VIN members will find it online in the books section of the VIN Library. VSPN members should look for the banner on the VSPN front page or in the VSPN Library. You can also purchase a copy from the VIN Bookstore.

You and your staff can also participate in the evolution of the Notebook by providing feedback on what you would like to see included, corrected, or updated.

So Many Drugs – So Little Time!
Remember the days when there were five antibiotics and two NSAIDs to choose from? How different the situation is today – when new drugs and products are released almost monthly and the nuances of polypharmacy make prescribing a challenge for individual patients. When you’re confused or looking for information on various therapeutic agents, consider visiting the Clinical Pharmacology Specialty Center.

The Clinical Pharmacology Center contains sections on Drug FAQs, Controlled Drugs, FDA-NIH-USDA Drug Resources, and News about Drug Releases. One section houses all of the links to VIN’s various drug formularies in one convenient location. Links to related Journals and Proceedings, helpful websites, and Client Handouts can also be found in the Center.

You'll find the Clinical Pharmacology Specialty Center through the About Page for the Clinical Pharmacology Message Board and the Specialty Centers section of the VIN Library.

Hey... Watch This!
Over the years, many VINners have suggested that a video procedures manual would be a great addition to the VIN Library. Now, VIN Mentor is on Beta.vin.com and ready to help first-timers and those who might just be a little rusty.

Mentor includes videos of complete medical procedures with narration, step-by-step instructions, accompanying materials lists, and enough information to help you perform the procedures with success.

You can also print a PDF for each procedure and take it with you as you perform each procedure.

At the moment, the videos are mostly procedures commonly performed in the ER, but as the collection grows it will include procedures from many disciplines (including exotic species).

To suggest a procedure for inclusion, or contribute your own videos, please email Tony@vin.com.

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

• Is the doctor in?
  Public | VIN | Discussion
• ‘Sentience’ statement rouses debate among veterinarians
  Public | VIN | Discussion
• Will relaxed marijuana laws produce more stoned dogs?
  Public | VIN | Discussion
• BVA fears new school could create surplus of UK veterinarians
  Public | VIN | Discussion

Evolving:
* “Joy to the Woof”: Clinic collects donations for military dogs
* Microchip dilemma: What to do when client isn’t registered owner?

Be a VIN newshound:
VIN News Service (VNS) is here to give YOU a voice and report news that is important to YOU. Got an idea for a story? Have a story that needs covering? Post it on the boards or email News@vin.com.

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

Follow VNS on Twitter! Send a Twitter request to receive VNS Tweets.

New and Revised Articles to Share
With Your Clients!

Veterinary Partner

• Nail Trims Don't Have to be a Dog's Worst Nightmare -- or Yours
• Kennel Cough (revised)

Texas Farm Radio

• Pain Medication in Horses

ANIMALicious

• Rabies Testing: Things Better Left Unsaid

Naloxone reversal of an overdose of a novel, long-acting transdermal fentanyl solution in laboratory Beagles
The opioid-induced effects of an overdose of transdermal fentanyl solution can be safely and effectively reversed by either 40 or 160 µg/kg i.m. naloxone administered at hourly intervals.

Balloon dilation of oesophageal strictures in two horses
Balloon dilation of the strictures was performed under endoscopic and fluoroscopic guidance. Follow-up endoscopic and radiological examinations performed 6 weeks after the procedure showed clear dilation of the strictures. Both horses did not have any recurrence during follow-up periods of 10 and 12 months.

Megavesica in a neonatal foal
A newborn male foal was diagnosed with a greatly enlarged urinary bladder (megavesica), a urinary bladder diverticulum, and a herniated and abnormal umbilical remnant. Approximately 50% of the cranial bladder, including the abnormal structures, was surgically resected; the foal recovered and was still asymptomatic 15 months after surgery.

Kitten With Uveitis Responded To Treatment, Then Developed Neurologic Signs And Died: Is Rabies Testing Recommended? Can It Be Done If Body Was Buried?
You'd be surprised how little decomposition occurs when bodies are kept out of the ambient environment and away from insect activity. So, while it's not ideal to necropsy/test a carcass that has been buried or frozen, it can be done and diagnostic information can be obtained.

Synovial Sarcoma Over The Carpus Of A Cat
None of us really knows much about synovial cell sarcomas in cats, as these have been very rarely reported. Many of the few reported cases did not seem to develop metastasis during the time they were followed.

Surprise! Dental Radiography Uncovered Disease In My Own Dog
As to owners saying, "my pet never seemed painful," I believe them. After I diagnosed the slab fracture last night, Mellie picked up a rawhide and started chewing on it!

What Gadgets Help Your Practice Run More Smoothly?
Eye-fi camera cards are great! When we take pictures, we just set the camera down in the vicinity of the computer and the pictures upload automatically.

How to Use VIN: Part 1 (this session was rescheduled from December 5)
Wednesday, December 12, 9:30 p.m. ET
(Thursday, December 13, 2:30 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.

Sunday Rounds
Sunday, December 16, 10 p.m. ET
(Monday, December 17, 3 a.m. GMT/UTC)
Join Paul Brazzell, DVM, for Ultrasound Machine Purchase: What to Consider when Buying an Ultrasound Machine for your Hospital.
This is part 3 of 3. Review the transcripts of Part 1 and Part 2.
*This session will feature audio. Take the readiness test before attending.

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

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?

• Adapt or Die - Interim
• Fracture Healing after MIPO - Journal Club
• Fluid Therapy for Oncotically-challenged @ - Interim
• Respiratory Emergencies - VIN/VECCS
• Ultrasound Education and Training @
• Pet Chicken Medicine & Surgery @
• CRIs Beyond MLK @
• Spironolactone & Mitral Regurgitation - Journal Club
• Thoracic Trauma Management - VIN/VECCS
• Working With Reactive Clients @

Download VINCasts
Too busy to read past Rounds sessions? Download VINCasts to your MP3 player and listen on the go. Rounds available as VINCasts are marked with an @.

Keep Track of your Continual Education with MyCE!
It's a simple and easy tool to keep track of your past, present and future continual education participation on www.VIN.com or Beta.vin.com.

There are two ways to use MyCE:

• Log into VIN and click CE on the main navigation bar. Click the yellow MyCE banner.

OR:

• Log into VIN and click on MyVIN > Stuff > Continual Education.

You'll see previous, current and upcoming course registrations, view or print your certificates and keep track of credits you've earned.

Visit the CE Main Page and check out the Course Catalog to see what's on the schedule.

Conference Proceedings in the VIN Library
View conference, meeting and symposium proceedings in the VIN Library. Browse by conference name or by year or check out the archives of meetings from 1999 and earlier.

Recently Added:

• WVC 2012
• IAAAM 2012
• ACVIM 2012
• UCD Neurology 2012

Book Review of the Week
Veterinary Euthanasia Techniques
Find it in the VIN Bookstore!
Catch up on previous Book Reviews!

Website of the Week
National Center for Animal Health Emergency Management

eVetSites Tip of the Week
Email Security Update

What's your Diagnosis?
Archives of the Challenging and Fun Cases
Ophthalmology Fun 156 - Opened 11/28
Pathology Brain-Teaser 106 - Opened 11/5
Zoonosis Brain-Teaser 130 - Opened 11/27

Newest Medical FAQs
Teeth and Hearts
EpiPen Usage
Microchipping

Associate - Updated and New
Ehrlichiosis, granulocytic in dogs
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: NAVC, WVC, SAVMA, BSAVA, Voorjaarsdagen, ICARE, and IAAAM.

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

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

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

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

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

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:

• Tuesday afternoons 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. ET
• Wednesday evenings 10:00 - 11:00 p.m. ET
• Thursday evenings 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. ET

Check the World Clock Time Zone Converter to confirm the time for your area.

For more information on CE opportunities for veterinary technicians, receptionists, or practice managers, visit the VSPN Course Catalog. VSPN offers courses tailored to veterinary support personnel, and certain VIN courses also are open to VSPN members.

Follow VIN CE and VSPN on Twitter! Click the "Send request" button to prompt the (VIN / VSPN) crews to accept you as a follower.

Visit the CE Main Page and check out the Course Catalog to see what's on the schedule.