Senior, geriatric dog care focus of new industry partnershipJanuary 24, 2025Addressing the growing need for specialized care in aging pets is central to a recent collaboration between the Senior Dog Veterinary Society and Elanco Animal Health.
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VPN Plus+ ExclusiveOvercoming the neurologic disease severity-prognosis mismatch – part 1January 23, 2025As practitioners, we often correlate the severity of presentation with prognosis. Although the prognosis of many neurologic diseases is correlated with the severity of signs, there are many important exceptions. These are referred to in this article as “severity-prognosis mismatch” conditions.
NAVC fundraiser supports animals impacted by California wildfiresJanuary 23, 2025The North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) opened the fundraiser in time for the Veterinary Meeting & Expo (VMX), matching contributions up to $25,000.
Keep on drilling! A handy guide to dental burs and handpiecesJanuary 23, 2025A closer look at dental burs and handpieces—essential tools for precision and efficiency in veterinary dentistry.
Using the gut-liver axis to guide nutritionJanuary 21, 2025Understanding the gut-liver axis may help direct therapies including diet interventions, medications and supplements that can modulate and support the gut mucosal barrier, intestinal microbiota and liver regeneration and repair.
Hemoperfusion: A brief history, current considerations, and future applicationsJanuary 21, 2025Explore hemoperfusion, its potential benefits for pets, and the current understanding of reintroducing this treatment into practice.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveFebruary pet- and vet-related calendarJanuary 17, 2025February is known for Valentine's Day, and there are several days that acknowledge our love for pets -- including National Love Your Pet Day! Dogs get some extra attention with Walk Your Dog Day and National Dog Biscuit Day. Use this calendar to provide your staff with fun ideas for in-clinic mixers, photo contests, or social media posts.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveFrom recurrence to relief: managing canine otitis externaJanuary 15, 2025Otitis externa is inflammation of the ear canal, often accompanied by secondary bacterial or yeast infections. It is a common reason for pet owners to seek veterinary care. Although infections may resolve with treatment, recurrences are frequent if underlying causes are not addressed. Over time, inflammation can cause chronic, irreversible changes, making management increasingly difficult.
'What I tell my clients about bird flu'January 15, 2025Dr. Ann Hohenhaus shares some talking points you and your team could use to help educate pet owners worried about the threat of the avian influenza.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveTaking the Mystery Out of the Diagnosis and Treatment of Soft Tissue Orthopedic Injuries in DogsJanuary 14, 2025In this session: Soft tissue orthopedic injuries in dogs are challenging to diagnose and treat effectively. Michael Jaffe, DVM, MS, CCRP Diplomate, ACVS, takes the mystery out of some of the most common muscle and tendon injuries seen in dogs. The goal is to present practitioners and technicians with information to assist them in identifying these complicated cases. Diagnosing, treating, and delivering aftercare of calcanean tendon rupture, biceps tenosynovitis, supraspinatus tendon injuries, iliopsoas muscle injuries, and more are discussed.
