VPN Plus+ ExclusiveEffective Topical Therapy for Your Atopic Dermatitis Patients: Why it MattersJune 10, 2025In this session: Valerie Fadok, DVM, PhD., DACVD (Dermatology), addresses the skin barrier and how its malfunction contributes to atopic dermatitis. Dr. Fadok also reviews how to choose effective shampoos, how to use mousses and sprays effectively, and how to select and use skin barrier repair spot-ons to improve outcomes.
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Brain Teaser: Can you solve this puzzle?June 1, 2025Presentation: A 2.5-year-old female intact corgi presents for dystocia. Her last puppy was born eight hours prior to presentation.
Case report: Clinical response to a multimodal treatment in a dog with diarrhea and dysbiosisMay 29, 2025This case illustrates that antibiotic use and underlying digestive disorders can lead to dysbiosis and loss of Peptoactetobacter hiranonis, the main bacteria species responsible for the conversion of primary to secondary bile acid. Learn more about the diagnosis, treatment plan, and outcome of this case in this exclusive feature.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveThe Anal Sac Dilemma: Diagnosing, Treating, and Managing Recurring Anal Sac Issues in DogsMay 28, 2025In this session: Meagan Painter, DVM, DACVD (Dermatology), teaches attendees how to effectively diagnose, treat, and manage anal sac disorders in patients. Dr. Painter covers key clinical signs, best-practice diagnostic techniques, and treatment strategies for both acute and chronic cases, including when to use medical management, dietary modifications, and surgical intervention. Special emphasis is placed on long-term care and prevention, including the role of allergy management, weight control, and client education in reducing recurrence. By the end of the session, participants will feel more confident in their approach to anal sac disease, ensuring improved patient outcomes and better owner compliance.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveI keep deworming my dog patient, but I can't get rid of the hookworms. Are these hookworms resistant?May 23, 2025In this session: Resistance to dewormers has emerged as a serious concern in Ancylostoma caninum, one of the hookworms of dogs. Adriano F. Vatta, BVSc. MSc. PhD, DACVIM (Parasitology), discusses how anthelmintic resistance arises, what we know about the prevalence of resistance in hookworms in the United States, how to diagnose cases of resistance, and how to manage these cases.
A primer on laryngeal paralysis treatmentMay 13, 2025As temperatures rise, dogs with subtle signs of respiratory trouble may be facing more than seasonal strain—discover what laryngeal paralysis looks like beyond brachycephalic breeds in this 'Surgical Insights' feature.
Brain Teaser: Can you solve this puzzle?May 1, 2025Presentation: A 2.5-year-old female intact corgi presents for dystocia. Her last puppy was born eight hours prior to presentation.
Most U.S. dogs show 'problematic' behaviors, study findsApril 4, 2025New research from Texas A&M University's College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences urges veterinarians and pet owners to address behavior issues early to prevent escalation.
Brain Teaser: Can you solve this puzzle?April 2, 2025Presentation: A 2.5-year-old female intact corgi presents for dystocia. Her last puppy was born eight hours prior to presentation.
The expanding universe of canine aging scienceMarch 27, 2025In this exclusive feature, Dr. Brennen McKenzie explores the explosion of interest in canine geroscience and potential methods for extending healthy lifespan in dogs.
