VPN Plus+ ExclusiveA look at feline lower airway disease, plus One Health considerationsJune 4, 2026How many times do you come across a coughing cat with or without respiratory distress? In cats, we usually refer to feline lower airway disease (FLAD) as asthma because owners understand this, and, as a profession, we haven’t fully clarified the distinctions between asthma and chronic bronchitis in cats. Regardless, FLAD is commonplace. Let’s take a deep dive into FLAD, clinical findings, diagnostics, and treatments.
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VPN Plus+ ExclusiveNutritional Management of Comorbidities in CatsMay 29, 2026In this session: Kara Burns addresses how selecting the most suitable diet for a feline patient involves thoroughly evaluating their nutritional needs, understanding the nutrients involved in managing disease conditions, and knowledge of nutritional profiles available in helping to manage the disease conditions.
Cats, cannabinoids, and regulatory confusionMay 28, 2026Many veterinarians across North America fear professional or legal repercussions if they recommend or even discuss cannabis with their clients. Let's look at what we know about their safety and regulation.
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.
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.
The gold standard of care for pets in their golden yearsFebruary 27, 2026This article offers practical, evidence-based strategies to empower veterinary teams to better support senior pets through nutrition, mobility assessment, client education, and senior wellness programs.
Pet food additives–concerning, or no big deal?February 19, 2026Veterinarians will need to be conversant with the pros and cons of fresh, freeze-dried, frozen, and ultra-processed formulations. With artificial additives being a big part ultra-processed foods’ bad reputation, let’s begin with those.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveValentine's Day hazards infographic downloadJanuary 28, 2026Help clients keep love in the air on Valentine's Day! On a day filled with chocolates, roses, and other pet no-nos, this infographic reminds clients of the signs of chocolate toxicity and which other foods and decorations they need to keep out of reach. Feel free to post in your waiting room, on your socials, or use as an email blast to clients!
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveFlea protection for cats and dogs more than just a FADJanuary 16, 2026This re-emerging pathogen is commonly referred to as cat flea typhus, R. felis rickettsiosis, or flea-borne spotted fever, with the first documented human cases in 2000. Clinical signs of Rickettsial felis infection in people generally present with typical flu-like symptoms such as headache, fever, and muscle aches/pains. The cat flea is a confirmed biological vector with the ability to transmit vertically throughout 12 generations sans taking a meal.
