VPN Plus+ ExclusiveToxicology: RodenticidesMarch 21, 2025In this session: Jeffery Backus, RVT, CVT, VTS (ECC), explores rodenticide toxicity in small animal veterinary medicine. Rodenticide exposure is a Top-3 call annually for the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, and a very common presentation to the veterinary hospital. He addresses the three major types that are available on the market, decontamination, toxic doses and LD50’s, treatment, and nursing care, and will also look at other “less toxic” rodenticides. He also discusses how to tell these rodenticides apart, as well as relay exposure—a pet eating a carcass that may have eaten rodenticide.
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VPN Plus+ ExclusiveYour essential guide to xylitol poisoning in dogsMarch 19, 2025While some people see benefits in the use of xylitol, others may develop GI upset, or as we see in dogs, much more severe concerns may arise. Xylitol is toxic to all dogs, with the risk of profound hypoglycemia and hepatic necrosis of key considerations. (Let clients know, too, some manufacturers use the term “birch sugar,” for xylitol on their labels.)
A closer look at OA supplements—Part 1March 15, 2025Osteoarthritis (OA) is common in dogs and cats. Often, the practitioner utilizes multimodal approaches to treatment, offering anti-inflammatory medications and dietary supplements. Let's look at some options for your OA patient.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveApril pet- and vet-related holidaysMarch 12, 2025April is hopping with things to promote in the practice, from National Pet Day to ID tags to Hairball Awareness Day – and many others! Sample media post templates are below for your convenience. Use this calendar to schedule photo contests, social medial posts, or just display it in your waiting room for clients to learn something fun.
Brain Teaser: Can you solve this puzzle?March 11, 2025Presentation: A 2.5-year-old female intact corgi presents for dystocia. Her last puppy was born eight hours prior to presentation.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveTips to prevent dog bitesMarch 7, 2025No client wants to think their dog might bite someone. But with WHO estimating more than 10 million dog bites annually, somebodies dogs are doing some biting. This infographic reminds clients what to do to help prevent "the bite stuff," whether it's with a brand new rescue/pup, an existing pet, or a dog they meet out and about.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveAngling for Great Intraoral Dental RadiographsMarch 6, 2025In this session: Stefanie Perry, CVT, VTS (Dentistry), presents a logical and step-by-step approach to intraoral dental radiographs. It takes the geometry out of choosing angles and identifies a few key components of how to take diagnostic images. With a few tips and tricks, it outlines the positioning for each view in dogs and cats.
Agility injuries in dog athletes: Are veterinarians dropping the ball?March 1, 2025Canine agility is booming, with over a million competitors, but injuries and illnesses are common. Growing popularity highlights the need for research, better training, and proactive veterinary care to protect these athletes.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveBite Check: Detecting Malocclusions in Dogs and CatsFebruary 20, 2025In this session: Denise Rollings, CVT, VTS (Dentistry), begins by defining what constitutes a normal occlusion in both dogs and cats, then addressing the various classes of malocclusions, helping veterinary professionals accurately identify and differentiate these conditions. Finally, Rollings will explore the appropriate treatment options for each class of malocclusion, ensuring you can provide the best care for your patients. Malocclusions can be recognized by technicians, and we can play a vital role in helping our patients live a pain-free life.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveThe Lyme-positive dog: Is it necessary to treat a blue dot?February 19, 2025So, do we treat all 9.55 percent that test positive, even if they are asymptomatic and testing confirms exposure but cannot tell us which ones will, if ever, develop clinical signs? That is a lot of antibiotics to doll out for often asymptomatic patients. Sadly, because the disease is not reportable in animals, we have a much less clear picture of the true incidence of clinical cases than in human medicine, which also has significant underreporting concerns.
