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Join VIN co-founder, Paul Pion, DVM, DACVIM, this Sunday night at 10 p.m. ET for a VIN Community Update.

If you still haven't seen enough oozing orbs or pus-caked peepers, check out these five new videos:

• Cat - retinal detachment OD (hypertensive retinochoroidopathy pre-treatment)
• Cat - retinal detachment OS (hypertensive retinochoroidopathy pre-treatment)
• Cat - (same cat as video 1 and 2) post treatment for arterial hypertension
• Dog - exposure keratitis
• Bull - microphthalmia, nystagmus and cataract

Find these and other ophtho videos and slideshows in these sections of the library:
Slideshows & Movies in Ophthalmology
Slide Shows, Videos & Images in Ophthalmology Specialty Center
Image Library - Ophthalmology

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

• Bayer, Lilly settle dispute over diversion-related advertising
  Public | VIN | Discussion
• Study of Salmonella in pet food just ‘routine’
  Public | VIN | Discussion
• Veterinary accreditation papers missing? Call USDA
  Public | VIN | Discussion
• DOJ challenges ruling in veterinary compounding case
  Public | VIN | Discussion
• Hiring new graduates a profitable pleasure, veterinarians attest
  Public | VIN | Discussion

Evolving articles
* Ways to refinance
* When do you call it quits?
* Coming to NAVC: PetMed Express

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New and Revised
Share these with your clients!

• Is "People Food" Safe?
• Hip Dislocation (revised)
• Methocarbamol (Robaxin-V) (revised)

Texas Farm Radio

• White Line Disease in Horses

Treatment of canine otitis externa using video otoscopy
The pattern of hair growth observed in the external tympanic concavity could be characterized according to the breed of dog. All of the toy poodles presented with curly hairs, while the miniature dachshunds had upright or flat-lying hairs.

Novel gastroretentive controlled-release drug delivery system for amoxicillin therapy in veterinary medicine
The combination of surgical intervention, intensive care, and intravenous antimicrobials led to a return to normal neurological function in five cats.

Efficacy of a 2-dose regimen of a sustained release ceftiofur suspension in horses with Streptococcus equi subsp. zooepidemicus bronchopneumonia
Of the 278 treated horses, 239 (85.9%) completed the 25 day study without additional therapy compared to 50 of the 95 (53.6%) placebo horses. In confirmed Strep. zoo. cases, a clinical cure was achieved in 66.9% of 145 treated horses compared to 32.1% of 56 placebo horses. Two doses of sustained release ceftiofur suspension were effective and safe in the treatment of naturally acquired lower respiratory tract infection associated with Strep. zoo. in horses under field use conditions.

Large drop in revenue: possible causes and what can I do about it?
Compared to 2010 my 2011 revenue is down 30%! No real change in anything in the practice. Could it just be this debt ceiling thing? The first 5 months were down about 10% each and June was down 25%. How can I cope with this much of a cut?

Risk of rodenticide toxicosis from ingestion of poisoned rats
Can a dog have clinical bleeding from ingesting poisoned mice or rats? I swear that there was a paper - may have been out of Australia - that investigated this and found that it was not likely/possible for a dog to eat enough poisoned rodents to induce bleeding in the dog.

Care Credit for solo practice: How hard is it to set up, and is it worth it?
How much time does it take for a hospital staff member to have a client apply for Care Credit? Is there much of a learning curve for staff to understand how to do it?

VIN Journal Club
Thursday, December 1, 1 p.m. ET
(Thursday, December 1, 6 p.m. GMT/UTC)
Join Sharon Gwaltney-Brant, DVM, PhD, DABVT, DABT, to discuss a toxicology paper.
Gray SL, Lee JA, Hovda LR, Brutag AG. Potential zinc phosphide rodenticide toxicosis in dogs: 362 cases (2004-2009). J Am Vet Med Assoc 2011; 239(5): 646-651.
All VIN members are welcome to attend this monthly series.

Sunday Rounds
Sunday, December 4, 10 p.m. ET
(Monday, December 5, 3 a.m. GMT/UTC)
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The Week's Rounds Schedule
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Book Review of the Week
The Research Writer – Curiosity, Discovery and Dialogue
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Website of the Week
Curious Taxonomy

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What's your Diagnosis?
Archives of the Challenging and Fun Cases
Zoonoses Case 108
Ophthalmology Case 138
Pathology Case 83

Associate - Updated and New:
Conjunctival Neoplasia (feline)
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: VP/ASVCP and NAVC.

Hand washing OCD
Only in a vet clinic do you wash your hands BEFORE going to the bathroom.

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

Abridged Dental Techniques 1
January 30 - March 8, 2012

This course in Veterinary Dental Techniques is designed to allow discussions of current techniques used in veterinary dentistry. The course will start out with the prevention and treatment of periodontal disease and continue to intraoral radiographs.

Abridged Dental Techniques 2
February 27 - April 5, 2012

This course in Veterinary Dental Techniques is designed to allow discussions of current techniques used in veterinary dentistry. The course picks up where Module 1 left off at Radiographic Interpretation. It will cover extractions and the frustrating feline diseases of tooth resorption (a.k.a. FORL) and feline chronic gingivostomatitis (FCGS) syndrome.

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

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