VPN Plus+ ExclusiveThe need-to-know latest on canine leptospirosis vaccinationsSeptember 11, 2025Due to the contagious nature of leptospirosis and its higher-than-previously understood prevalence, as well as its often indistinct clinical presentation, modifications have been implemented in vaccine recommendations.
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The role of AI in cancer diagnosticsSeptember 10, 2025By increasing access to care for diagnostic detection, artificial intelligence (AI) may help ease the emotional burden of a cancer diagnosis while improving outcomes for pets.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveDiagnostic Testing for Feline GI Disease: From Laboratory Tests to Review of Histopathology ResultSeptember 10, 2025In this session: Maria Jugan, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM), walks you through a case of a cat presenting with chronic gastrointestinal signs in a stepwise manner, looking at diagnostic testing in each stage. It starts with the initial evaluation and tests used to both confirm primary GI disease and noninvasively assess disease severity, with tools readily available to primary practitioners. It progresses to more focused testing to localize disease and evaluate for non-GI disease that cannot be achieved through initial screening. It concludes with reviewing the case’s histopathology results.
Developing a balanced perioperative analgesia planSeptember 10, 2025Balanced perioperative analgesia does not need to be overly complicated. Knowledge of the specific procedure and the basic pharmacology of available medications are the basis for developing a plan.
Treating and managing feline skin allergiesSeptember 10, 2025Learn how you can help improve the quality of life of cats with allergic skin disease. Partner with a dermatologist when needed and advocate for these patients. The path to relief begins with a closer, more informed look.
Brain Teaser: Can you solve this puzzle?September 3, 2025Presentation: A 12-year-old female spayed pitbull with a wound of two months’ duration on the digit.
Nutritional nutraceuticals for the aging patientSeptember 3, 2025This feature focuses on the use of nutraceuticals for common ailments in aging pets, including cognitive dysfunction, muscle atrophy, and heart health.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveBeyond Itchy Pet Awareness Month: turning awareness into actionSeptember 2, 2025Recognizing dermatologic disease as a welfare issue reframes the conversation from treating a “nuisance” problem to addressing a legitimate source of suffering. Skin allergies don’t just affect pets, they weigh heavily on the families who love them.
Giving low-stress patient examsSeptember 2, 2025Research suggests keeping pets with their people during veterinary exams can improve well-being, so why are we still using the “back room”?
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveDiagnosis and New treatment Options for Cats with FIPAugust 27, 2025In this session: Petra Černá, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM), breaks down the key diagnostic tools and testing strategies available in practice to help you confidently recognize all forms of FIP. She also explores the distinctions between feline enteric coronavirus and feline infectious peritonitis virus, the underlying pathogenesis, and the most common clinical signs to watch for.
