VPN Plus+ ExclusiveFebruary pet- and vet-related calendarJanuary 20, 2026For clients whose pets are their Valentines, there are even more days in February to celebrate their love of pets. National Love Your Pet Day, National Walk Your Dog Day and even World Spay Day are among them. And there’s even a day our canine friends are sure to love—National National Dog Biscuit Day. To make participation easy, we include ready-to-use templates for social media posts and email blasts so clinics can engage clients without extra effort.
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Kinesiology taping–does it work? If so, how?January 20, 2026One of the approaches currently gaining traction is kinesiology taping (KT), a hard-to-miss technique for humans and animals, with its bold colors and intriguing patterns. Learn more about this non-invasive modality and how it can help you deliver care.
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.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveUpdates on Spay/Neuter RecommendationsJanuary 15, 2026n this session: The World Small Animal Veterinary Association published Reproduction Control Guidelines in 2024. These guidelines included decision-making recommendations for reproduction control in dogs and cats that differ from the traditional recommendation to prepubertally spay/neuter. Michelle Anne Kutzler, BVS, DVM, PhD, MBA, focuses on the decision-making recommendations in light of the most current research related to some of the long-term adverse health effects of gonad removal.
A close look at monoclonal antibodies for managing canine OA painJanuary 15, 2026As veterinary care continues to shift toward preventive medicine and lifelong wellness, there is growing momentum around improving earlier detection and more consistent pain management. Among the emerging therapeutic options is a new class of biologics: monoclonal antibodies (mAbs).
Geriatric pain: A look at common considerations for pain management in senior petsJanuary 8, 2026Let’s break down pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical options when dealing with pain in apparently healthy geriatric patients.
Brain Teaser: Can you solve this puzzle?January 7, 2026Presentation: A five-month-old intact female Pomeranian with right forelimb lameness after jumping off a step.
The dental is in the details: CT scan in veterinary dentistryJanuary 7, 2026CT in dentistry is likely to continue gaining popularity, and by reviewing the available technology, clinical applications and benefits to veterinarians, patients and owners, that trend makes perfect sense.
USDA approves drug for canine allergic and atopic dermatitisJanuary 6, 2026Befrena (tirnovetmab), an anti–IL-31 monoclonal antibody injection for the treatment of canine allergic and atopic dermatitis, is intended for use in dogs of any age and is recommended at dosing intervals of six to eight weeks following treatment.
Vet techs' role in diabetes educationJanuary 6, 2026Empowering our veterinary technicians to educate and train clients is a team-based approach to diabetes mellitus (DM) management. This enables our clients to feel capable and confident in managing their pets’ at-home care.
