VPN Plus+ ExclusiveAvian Anesthesia BasicsMay 8, 2026n this session: Emi Knafo, DVM, Dipl. ACZM, discusses avian anesthesia, covering avian respiratory anatomy, basic anesthesia equipment, principles of safe anesthesia, as well as some guidelines and recommendations for anesthetic and analgesic protocols.
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VPN Plus+ ExclusiveVCPR 101, and why it's ancient historyMay 7, 2026By Patty Khuly, VMD, MBAwe can now establish VCPRs online in California or Florida, but the new definitions for the VCPR make it harder for all veterinarians to get into trouble for issuing refills without physically re-examining patients—even for those they might have examined as recently as the day before.
What they don't teach you about canine osteoarthritis in veterinary schoolMay 6, 2026In vet school, canine osteoarthritis (OA) is often presented within the musculoskeletal disease section as a cartilage disease. The problem with this focus is that cartilage does not have nerve endings, which begs the question: why is OA so painful?
A look at the evolution of ultrasound in vet medMay 4, 2026Ultrasound use in veterinary medicine illustrates a broader lesson: technology alone does not define progress. True impact comes when innovation meets clinical insight, training, and thoughtful integration.
Stop the scratch: Current treatment recommendations and options for pruritus managementApril 29, 2026A lot goes into the various etiologies of pruritus in dogs and cats. Treating the underlying condition, if feasible, is optimal, but not always realistic. Managing clinical signs, improving health outcomes, and minimizing negative impacts on the human-animal bond drive therapy recommendations, options, and success rates.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveDiagnosing CCDS depends on first establishing definitionsApril 29, 2026Olby’s interest in canine cognitive health and cognitive dysfunction spurred her decision to create diagnostic standards for CCDS due to the difficulties primary veterinarians were experiencing in discerning CCDS from normal aging in dogs.
The life of a surgical instrument: Handling, cleaning, and sterilizationApril 29, 2026Let’s examine the journey of a surgical instrument, the challenges it faces, the common mistakes that put it at risk, and the evidence-based cleaning and sterilization protocols that ensure it remains safe, functional, and ready to serve the next patient.
Trim your inventory costs with technology and best practicesApril 29, 2026Here are some tips on how to effectively manage inventory, cut costs, and ensure that the practice is neither overstocked nor understocked with medications and supplies.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveRecognizing animal abuse and One Health concernsApril 24, 2026In cases where you suspect hoarding is playing a role in any negligent animal care, getting animal control (or related entities) involved, as well as law enforcement and public health representatives, is paramount because the health of the individual and anyone else living in the home, as well as the animals, is at great risk. Ultimately, it is a true One Health risk, with environmental concerns in the home, and animal and human health challenges.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveTiny Hearts, Big Problems: Cardiovascular Disease in Zoological Companion AnimalsApril 22, 2026In this session: Sarah Ozawa, DVM, DACZM, reviews a select number of cardiovascular diseases in zoological companion animal species, such as rabbits, bearded dragons, and parrots in a case-based format. This lecture will focus on the disease types, etiology (if known!) and key anatomical differences of these species. We will also discuss any differences in diagnosis from dogs and cats and discuss treatment options or preventive measures if available.
