Put your veterinary knowledge to the test!March 19, 2023Presentation: An eight-year-old female spayed Labrador retriever with a six-month history of left hind limb lameness. Right TPLO completed two years previously.
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Surprise breed dethrones Lab's top spot on AKC's national rankingsMarch 17, 2023For the first time in 31 years, the lovable Labrador retriever has been ousted from its No. 1 position on the American Kennel Club’s (AKC’s) annual breed popularity rankings, representing the most registrations in 2022.
Do you know the pencil trick?March 17, 2023Do you know the pencil trick? It will be a handy addition to your knowledge base, whether you are involved in emergency medicine, general practice, or dentistry/oral surgery specialty practice
How to boost your flea and tick complianceMarch 16, 2023You advise protecting pets year-round from fleas and ticks, but pet owners average six doses per year.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveApril pet- and vet-related calendarMarch 15, 2023Looking for new ideas for clinic specials or social media posts? April has tons of options! Consider partnering with a local shelter or rescue for National Volunteer Week. Or run a microchipping promotion for National Pet ID Week. You can also do tie-ins related to National Heartworm Awareness Month or Hairball Awareness Day -- and many others! Use this calendar to schedule photo contests, social medial posts, or just display it in your waiting room for clients to learn something fun.
A veterinarian's creative journeyMarch 15, 2023Bruce Tarkington, DVM, had an affinity for art since childhood, but waited until retirement to make his creative dreams come true.
Celeb-backed physical activity challenge supports pets in needMarch 13, 2023An initiative with the dual goal of encouraging physical activity and protecting homeless pets has received a helping hand in the form of celebrity support.
Ensuring radiation safety in the practiceMarch 13, 2023Radiation from X-rays can injure your body by depositing energy in your cells, causing one or more electrons to be removed, thereby killing, or mutating the affected cells.
Deadly feline cancer may soon have new treatment optionsMarch 10, 2023Cats afflicted with a deadly type of cancer may soon have renewed hope, thanks to a promising new treatment being researched in Canada.
VBD screening critical to pet healthMarch 10, 2023Ticks can spread a variety of diseases. As their range expands throughout the country, it becomes more difficult to avoid encountering these adaptable parasites. With forecast maps from the Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC) showing alarming changes in the regional distribution of vector-borne disease (VBD), the increased risk also poses new challenges for veterinary professionals.
