Vets' role in animal cruelty casesJuly 15, 2025This feature empowers veterinarians to confidently apply their skills in every aspect of animal cruelty prevention, from advocacy to forensics.
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VPN Plus+ ExclusiveWe don't like mutts, and I cannot lieJuly 10, 2025By Patty Khuly, VMD, MBAYou know this is true: The purebred bias is our profession’s dirty little secret. We love our purebreds for lots of reasons, but if we are honest, we know it is because they make our profession what it is today—lucrative, for sure, but also challenging and exciting. Nothing satisfies my inner nerd like a Norwegian Forest cat from the Ukraine with all his IBD, cardiomyopathy, and LPLs.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveRegenerative Medicine for Musculoskeletal DiseaseJuly 9, 2025In this session: David Lane, DVM, ACVSMR, CVSMT, CCRT, CVA, covers using regenerative medicine to treat musculoskeletal disease, including osteoarthritis, tendon, and ligament injuries. He discusses how to combine regenerative medicine with other products for injection into arthritic joints, as well as using a multimodal approach for treating tendon or ligament injury. This information will arm practitioners with a good understanding of how to use regenerative medicine, alone or in combination with other treatments, to address musculoskeletal disease.
Beyond surgery: A multimodal approach to managing osteoarthritis (OA) painJuly 9, 2025This article discusses at-risk pet populations, early/preventative treatment, and treatment options for pets with clinically significant OA.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveBreaking down barriers to the feline veterinary care crisisJuly 2, 2025Veterinarians have reported treatment delays or cessation among cats suffering from major health conditions, with dental issues and obesity being the most common. Additionally, more than one in three veterinarians report that mobility issues and kidney or urinary issues have gone untreated in cats.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveRegenerative Medicine Applications for Bacterial Infections and Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Cats and DogsJuly 1, 2025In this session: Valerie Johnson, DVM, PhD, DACVECC, addresses using cellular therapies in bacterial and viral infections, as well as IBD.The pathophysiology of these conditions will be discussed in light of how regenerative medical products can effect a cure or remission.
Pets, vets, and One HealthJune 30, 2025Veterinary professionals play a vital role in the One Health approach as climate change and global travel impact infectious disease risks. Through routine screening and client education, we help protect both pets and their caregivers by recognizing our patients as sentinels for emerging health threats.
Genetics study advances cat healthJune 30, 2025Feline-focused research, including continued work on the feline genetics, helps empower veterinary teams with the knowledge and resources needed to provide exceptional care for cats.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveCurrent Status of Stem Cell Use in CatsJune 26, 2025In this session: Tracy Webb, DVM, PhD, addresses the significant unmet medical need for cats. Regenerative therapies, including stem cells, are being evaluated as potential treatments for several feline diseases. Although there are currently no approved stem cell products for cats in the U.S., veterinary professionals can provide benefit to themselves and their patients by being aware of the regulations, unique considerations, and current evidence on the use of cell-based therapies in this species.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveA novel treatment for canine osteoarthritisJune 26, 2025Effectively managing canine osteoarthritis must instead be approached as a lifelong commitment focused on both managing pain and decreasing inflammation. This two-pronged attack is essential. If only the pain is treated but not the underlying inflammation, the disease is allowed to progress unchecked and debilitation is likely.
