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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VPN Plus+ ExclusiveTime to dispel the myth cats vomiting is normalJune 4, 2025One of my biggest pet peeves is when clients come to me, as an emergency clinician, with an emergency, and when asked about chronic conditions/problems, clients do not mention vomiting. When I ask about vomiting specifically, I often get “Oh, well, yeah, Fluffy vomits about every other day to weekly” or, well, “Lucky gets hairballs a few times a month.” Usually followed by, “But that is normal.” Of course, I could go on. Please, please stop telling owners it is normal for their cats to vomit.
Identifying and treating Pandora syndromeApril 11, 2025Learn how you deliver care to feline patients with chronic lower urinary tract disease symptoms.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveApproach to Acute Respiratory Distress in CatsFebruary 11, 2025In this session: Being presented with a cat in acute respiratory distress can be distressing for us. Claire Sharp, BSc, BVMS, MS, DACVECC, reviews a simple and systematic approach to diagnosing and treating cats in respiratory distress. The focus is on localizing the problem within the respiratory tract, which allows targeted diagnostics and early treatment.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveHypersomatotropism: A Common Cause of Diabetes Mellitus in CatsFebruary 6, 2025In this session: Jocelyn Mott, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), FACVIM (feline and canine diabetes), discusses diagnosis, management, treatment goals and monitoring cats with hypersomatotropism and diabetes mellitus (HS-DM).
Brain Teaser: Can you solve this puzzle?February 6, 2025Presentation: A 13-year-old cocker spaniel mix presents for a dental procedure.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveFeline Idiopathic Cystitis: Background and Current TherapeuticsJanuary 28, 2025In this session: Allison Kendall, DVM, MS, DACVIM, explores the challenging clinical condition of feline idiopathic cystitis (FIC), focusing on its diagnosis and the range of current therapeutic options. Topics will include strategies for managing stress and alleviating pain, along with an introduction to emerging treatments such as low-dose radiation therapy, supported by recent study findings.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveYou've Gotta Be Kitten Me, Cats Get Orthopedic Disease Too?December 31, 2024In this session: Nina Kieves, DVM, DACVS, DACVSMR, MBA, discusses the pertinent anatomy of the feline as it pertains to orthopedic disease. Common causes of thoracic and pelvic limb lameness in cats will be presented, along with associated treatment methods. Particular attention will be paid to discussing feline osteoarthritis treatment.
Nutrition for cats: Is it really that different?December 21, 2024Feeding management—the what, when, how, and where food is provided—must meet the needs of both cat and owner. Learn about the nutritional requirements of your feline patients.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveMoving with cats tipsDecember 5, 2024Moving to a new home is one of those things that can be both stressful AND exciting. For clients with cats, there is an extra layer of things to consider to minimize that stress for confused kitties. This infographic gives tips on how to make the process more feline-friendly, from before the move to once a new address is officially home.
