Brain Teaser: Can you solve this puzzle?November 1, 2025Presentation: A 21-year-old cat presents for respiratory distress. Chylous effusion is removed via thoracocentesis.
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VPN Plus+ ExclusiveObesity in Pets: A Practical Approach to Weight ManagementOctober 30, 2025In this session: Camille Torres-Henderson, DVM, DABVP, DACVIM (Nutrition), explores how obesity alters physiology, complicates comorbidities, and reduces lifespan—and how veterinarians and technicians can build effective partnerships with pet owners to reverse these effects. Using real cases, Dr. Torres examines the steps to create individualized diet plans, tackle begging behavior, and overcome common barriers in multi-pet households.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveDiagnosis is key to treating canine osteoarthritisOctober 28, 2025Neuromuscular issues, including degenerative nerve conditions, may mimic the symptoms of osteoarthritis, especially in older dogs. For example, an older Labrador retriever with neuromuscular disease and lameness or a weak back end may be misdiagnosed with osteoarthritis if X-rays are not taken.
FDA authorizes emergency use of drug to treat New World Screwworm in dogsOctober 28, 2025The agency concluded that “based on the scientific evidence available, it is reasonable to believe that Credelio may be effective in treating New World screwworm (NWS) infestations in dogs and puppies and the known and potential benefits of the product outweigh its known and potential risks.”
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveTech Talk: 90-day playbook to change your practiceOctober 23, 2025By Beckie Mossor, MPA, RVTKeep tests “small, reversible, and observable.” As teams become more flexible with change, it may be successful to run two micro-experiments to examine potential solutions. This also helps teams become critical of assessing what works as much as what does not.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveNutritional Management of PancreatitisOctober 22, 2025In this session: Kara Burns, MS, Med, LVT, VTS (Nutrition), VTS Hon (Internal Medicine) (Dentistry), focuses on the healthcare team’s role in identifying and managing pancreatitis and the key nutritional factors responsible for minimizing signs and symptoms associated with pancreatitis.
2025 X-ray contest results: Are you ready to see some crazy stuff?October 22, 20252025 They Ate What?! X-ray Contest results revealed. Prepare to see some crazy stuff!
Study evaluates impact of 'fresh, human-grade' food on senior dog healthOctober 21, 2025The year-long study, conducted by Cornell University and The Farmer's Dog, links fresh, minimally processed diets to improved metabolic health and healthier aging in senior dogs.
New Mexico offers livestock veterinarians loan repayment programOctober 17, 2025The loan repayment program, which is funded via Senate Bill 8, targets food-animal care shortages in underserved counties, helping veterinarians offset steep student debt.
West Virginia vet fined $956K over missing opioids, false recordsOctober 15, 2025Between 2021 and 2023, the vet reportedly ordered far more opioids than any other customer—at one point accounting for nearly three-quarters of a supplier’s oxycodone sales.
