The One Health perils of New World screwwormsApril 12, 2026Transboundary diseases are those that are not endemic in a region, but have significant risks if they were to enter, for example, the United States. Risks include economic and threats to human, animal, and environmental health.
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Brain Teaser: Can you solve this puzzle?April 11, 2026Test your veterinary knowledge with our monthly challenge, featuring a six-month-old intact female border collie with left forelimb lameness.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveUptick in MMVD and TEER for canine heart surgeriesApril 9, 2026Increased awareness and availability of open-heart mitral valve repair surgery and the more recent advent of TEER are among the most exciting changes in cardiology in the past decade, says Emily Karlin, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology), assistant clinical professor in the department of clinical sciences at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, where the TEER procedure has been performed since January 2023.
Delivering holistic care for heartworm patientsApril 9, 2026Strict activity restrictions are essential in heartworm treatment for dogs. Success depends on various factors, including safe confinement and welfare.
Minimally invasive surgery techniques improve idiopathic chylothorax treatmentsApril 8, 2026Advances in using high-level imaging concurrently with minimally invasive techniques have improved pre- and intra-operative planning for chylothorax and acceptable outcomes. Summarized are the four most common components of surgical management of the disease process via minimally invasive surgery.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveDiagnosis and Treatment of Common ArrhythmiasMarch 27, 2026In this session: Allison Gagnon, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Cardiology), helps veterinarians confidently use the ECG in everyday canine and feline practice in this practical, case-based session. Attendees will learn when to perform an ECG, how to obtain high-quality tracings, and how to identify common arrhythmias and conduction abnormalities. ECG waveforms, measurements, and mean electrical axis will be reviewed with a focus on clinical relevance, including how findings guide diagnosis and treatment decisions. The session concludes with real ECG examples to reinforce rhythm recognition and interpretation skills.
Rehab first for patellar luxationMarch 25, 2026In this author’s opinion, veterinary medicine, especially as taught in many veterinary colleges, contains an intrinsic bias toward surgery. It may, therefore, be inconceivable to some veterinarians that non-surgical treatment could be successful, scientific, or in any way superior to surgical techniques.
The case of a dog's 'melting' faceMarch 24, 2026Learn about the rare immune-mediated neutrophilic ulcerative dermatitis that has been reported in only a handful of veterinary patients, as seen in the case of a miniature pinscher.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveApril pet- and vet-related holidaysMarch 18, 2026April is hopping with things to promote in the practice, from pets (even frogs!) to people. For the animals we've got National Pet Day, Pet First Aid Awareness Month, and Hairball Awareness Day – and many others! And for the peeps, National Volunteer Week and World Veterinary Day. Sample media post templates are below for your convenience.
Guiding clients on supplements: A look at marketing and medicineMarch 18, 2026With marketing, a discrepancy may be created between consumer perception and scientific validation, which underscores the need for veterinarians to maintain a proactive and critical, evidence-based approach when evaluating supplement use in clinical practice.
