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.
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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.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveMust-know tips to anesthetize pediatric patientsMarch 13, 2026Pediatric patients can be a challenge during anesthesia. Their response to drugs is often unpredictable, they may become hypoglycemic if fasted, and they often experience hypotension during anesthesia. In order to become comfortable with anesthetizing pediatric patients, it is helpful to understand how they differ from healthy adults.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveFeline Cardiac EmergenciesMarch 10, 2026In this session: Cardiac emergencies are common in the veterinary ER and like most things involving cats – cardiac issues present special challenges. The most common cardiac emergencies in cats are feline atrial thromboembolism, congestive heart failure, and arrhythmias. Melissa Evans, LVT, CVT, VTS (ECC), reviews cardiac anatomy and physiology before moving on to discuss the specific disease processes. Evans will also examine the difficulties faced in cats with cardiac disease and how to manage them.
Nourishing the aging feline mindMarch 10, 2026By understanding how cognitive dysfunction presents and how nutrition can help support brain health as a part of a multimodal management plan, we can more effectively identify early changes, guide pet owners, and improve the quality of life for senior cats.
A look at the diagnostic imaging of orofacial structures in dogs and catsMarch 10, 2026Dental radiography is essential for developing an individual treatment plan and ensuring successful outcomes. The ability to obtain dental radiographs not only improves your diagnostic capabilities but also improves your therapeutic outcomes.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveSafe Sedation and Anesthesia of Patients with Cardiac DiseaseMarch 5, 2026n this session: Patients with cardiac disease present unique sedation and anesthesia challenges. Kris Kruse-Elliott, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVAA, discusses the peri-anesthetic considerations that are useful in developing a sedation and general anesthesia plan. She also addresses planning and patient preparation from pre-hospital admission through discharge to home.
Brain Teaser: Can you solve this puzzle?March 3, 2026Test your veterinary knowledge with our monthly challenge, featuring a two-year-old Siberian husky presenting for vomiting after an unwitnessed trauma.
A primer on advanced laparoscopy in small animalsMarch 3, 2026Comparable or superior outcomes to the open approach, positive owner perception, and the familiarity and accessibility of equipment have expanded the use of laparoscopy. It is important for the veterinary community to be familiar with these advanced applications to allow for appropriate patient referrals.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveThe ultimate guide to navigating CHF emergency cases, part 2February 27, 2026Because we are focusing on emergency medical management, we will prioritize patients requiring comprehensive care, including oxygen therapy and hospitalization. However, for those with less severe disease or for owners who do not want to pursue hospitalization, the same principles can be used, modified, and adapted to meet the needs of your patients and pet owners.
