This second edition of the formulary appears only online in the VIN Library and is compiled from Appendix IV of the 5th edition of the Handbook of Small Animal Practice (HSAP), which was edited by VIN consultant Rhea V. Morgan DVM, DACVIM, DACVO.

Hundreds of drugs are listed in alphabetical order by generic name and are cross referenced to the corresponding brand name so you can search by either one.

The handbook lists one or more usages for each drug, followed by the recommended drug dosage for that particular condition and can be found in the Drug Resources section of the VIN library.

What’s Insemination Got To Do With It?
Did you know that cabbage leaves could be used for mastitis? Are you in a quandary as to which drugs are safe to use during pregnancy or lactation? Do you understand how progesterone and LH measurements can be used for timing insemination? How about the differences between chilled and frozen semen?

Find answers to these and other questions pertaining to reproduction, genetics and neonatology in the Reproduction & Genetics Specialty Center.

Browse the sections on reproductive techniques and diseases, neonatal care and client handouts. Handy links are provided to related journals, proceedings, websites and rounds. In addition, images, slideshows and videos are available for your perusal.

The Reproduction & Genetics Specialty Center can be reached through the About Page of the Reproduction message folder and the Specialty Centers section of the VIN Library.

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It is similar to filmstrip mode, with the added bonus that images are displayed full size and captions are displayed when using the new gallery mode. Read more...

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

• Pfizer seeks to unload animal health division
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• Jerky treats for dogs still suspected in illness
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• New Jersey forgoes AVMA House of Delegates
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• Dream of veterinary career deterred by school expense
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• ISU settles lawsuit with veterinarians
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• Tight job market squeezes large-animal veterinarians
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• Gilded Lilly? Bayer challenges Elanco claims
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Evolving stories
* Relief response continues heroically in Joplin, Mo.
* How to survive a board complaint

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New and Revised Articles you can Share with your clients!

• Breathless: Bulldogs, pugs need protection from the heat
• Microchipping Could Save your Pet's Life

Texas Farm Radio

• Equioxx vs. Previcox in Horses

Carriage of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus by veterinarians in Australia
Veterinarians with horses as a major area of work emphasis had a prevalence of 11.8% (13-fold that of controls) and those whose only major emphasis was horses had a prevalence of 21.4% (23-fold that of controls). Veterinarians with dogs and cats as a major activity had a 4.9% prevalence (5-fold that of controls).

Serum protein electrophoresis in 147 dogs
The most common DAMNITV classification associated with abnormal serum protein electrophoresis results was infectious / inflammatory disease, which was diagnosed in 79 of 140 cases (56.4 per cent). Monoclonal gammopathies were noted in eight dogs (5.7 per cent), and underlying lymphoproliferative disease was present in all cases where a diagnosis was achieved, including multiple myeloma (four dogs), splenic plasmacytoma (one dog), hepatic plasmacytoma (one dog), and lymphoma (one dog).

Effect of induction dose, lactation stage and body condition on tiletamine-zolazepam
No effect of condition index (CI) on induction or recovery time was demonstrated. Respiratory rate decreased during induction and increased significantly during surgical biopsy of blubber. Minor complications (tremor, vocalisation, and mild dyspnoea) were observed in a small number of cases, none of which required treatment.

Resistant pseudomonas urinary tract infection in chronic renal failure cat: Is treatment necessary?
I have a 17-year-old MN DSH with stable renal failure. The cat presented for workup on 10-14-10 and a UTI with rods was found on UA. Treated cat with Clavamox for 3 weeks. Did a urine culture after off antibiotics for 2 weeks and grew pseudomonas aeruginosa resistent to all antibiotics except Zeniquin. Amikacin, and Ticaricillin. Treated cat with Zeniquin for 3 weeks and did another urine culture recently and still growing same pseudomonas - now resistent to all antibiotics except Amikacin, Cefoperazone (can't find dose for cats), Ceftriaxone (rec lower dose with renal diseae), Imipenem (contraindicated with renal disease), and Timentin (Plumbs says pets with renal disease may develop plt abnormalities or CNS effects).

Pinnal, interdigital, and footpad ulcers in dog with idiopathic vasculitis
Most of the vasculitis I have seen is idiopathic. Hard to know how long therapy will be needed but glad to hear she is doing better. I would do a very slow taper on your steroids and keep her on maintenance for several months.

Differentials for a snapping turtle that has severe subcutaneous emphysema (photographs)
I just saw a common snapping turtle at the wildlife center who is very swollen with air in the front and back limbs and around the neck. He feels like a beach ball with audible ping and an FNA revealed that it was air. I just saw him today but he has been at the center since May of 2010 looking like this. Any ideas?

How to use VIN: Part 2
Wednesday, July 13, 9:30 p.m. EDT
(Thursday, July 14, 1:30 a.m. GMT/UTC)
Learn how to use VIN's Knowledgebase.
Email Nate@VIN.com for more information about this free, three-session course.

VIN/VSPN Rounds
Sunday, July 17, 10 p.m. EDT
(Monday, July 18, 2 a.m. GMT/UTC)
Join Chris Upchurch, AS, and Kyle Kroha, BS, CVT, for Equine Welfare: The Unwanted Horse
*Remind your staff to attend via www.vspn.org!

The Week's Rounds Schedule
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Listen to or read past Rounds
If you would rather listen to than read a previous Rounds session, download VINCasts to your MP3 player. Rounds that have available VINCasts are marked with @.

Click the Rounds button on the VIN Main Navigation bar and read the transcripts of the last few Rounds, and click the complete list of rounds to get to the list of the last 300 Rounds transcripts. Or you can click on Rounds and Discussions in the VIN Library.

Rounds are also searchable via the search button. Just remember to choose Rounds (under the Clinical Resources tab) as the "Source" in your search parameters.

Career Resources in the VIN Student Center!
The VIN Student Center can help you find and prepare for your first (or your 50th) job.

Take advantage of resources like Vetquest Classifieds (search for job postings or place an ad of your own!) and the AVMA Veterinary Career Center (new job postings every day!) and articles on finding Intern/Resident positions.

Thanks to the continuous efforts of the VIN community, the Student Center has grown into a resource to serve all VINners.

E-mail to Feedback@vin.com if you'd like to contribute to the Student Center or just share your thoughts about the new features.

Continual Education
Don't just attend CE - learn and enjoy! VIN continual education courses are unlike any CE you've experienced. If you need CE credits, VIN can help you meet your continual education requirements and have fun at the same time - all from the comfort and convenience of your home or office!

Experience direct interaction among instructors and fellow participants daily on the message boards and during the weekly real-time sessions. Visit the CE Main Page and check out the Course Catalog for information on current courses.

Need Help?
Have questions about your membership? Can't find that reference you need for a tough case? Help is a click, email or phone call away! (Hint: you can find this page anytime by clicking HELP on the main VIN Navigation Bar.)

Book Review of the Week
Pathology and Parasitology for Veterinary Technicians
Catch up on previous Book Reviews!

Website of the Week
Dogs and Holidays and more...

eVetSites Tip of the Week
Updated Avimark Email Settings

What's your Diagnosis?
Archives of the Challenging and Fun Cases
Zoonosis Case 98
Ophthalmology Case 133

Endocrine Point/Counterpoint
Diet for Hyperthyroid Cats

Associate - Updated and New:
Constipation (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: AVMA, AAV, ECVIM, AAFP, and IVECCS.

How many vets does it take to change a light bulb?
Three. One to change the bulb and two more to complain that an MD makes ten times as much for the same procedure.

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

Introduction to Sugar Gliders
August 2 - September 9, 2011

This course consists of four (4) 2-hour real time sessions. This course is designed to provide you with knowledge on both medicine and surgery of sugar gliders that will give your clients confidence in your ability to look after their precious pets.

NAVLE® Review and Preparation
September 9-November 9, 2011

This course consists of seven (7) 2-hour real time sessions. Each session will be organized by species and will highlight the "Top 20" diseases and conditions encountered by practitioners in the U.S. and Canada. All real-time sessions will include multiple-choice questions similar to those that candidates will encounter on the NAVLE®. The questions will lead ro a brief discussion and summary of each condition in a distilled format. We will cover NAVLE® study plans and exam strategies and provide strategies for reviewing topics not covered in the "Top 20s." The last session will include a mock examination.

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

You can follow VIN CE and VSPN on Twitter! Simply click the "Send request" button to prompt the (VIN / VSPN) crews to accept you as a follower.

Want to keep track of your VIN Continuing Education participation?

• Go to https://www.vin.com/ce and click the yellow MyCE banner (you'll need your username/password to view your CE certificates.)

OR:

• Log into VIN and click on MyVIN > Stuff > MyCE.

You'll see previous, current and upcoming course registrations, view/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.