VPN Plus+ ExclusiveThe trouble with veterinary practice pricesApril 1, 2026By Patty Khuly, VMD, MBAWhat I’m now starting to understand is our clients are almost always keen enough to know individual veterinarians are seldom at fault, personally, for the economics in play. Nevertheless, our everyday critics (our clients, that is) are evaluating our professional behavior and expecting better from people who purport to care about animals.
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VPN Plus+ ExclusiveDiagnosis and Treatment of Common ArrhythmiasMarch 27, 2026In this session: Allison Gagnon, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Cardiology), helps veterinarians confidently use the ECG in everyday canine and feline practice in this practical, case-based session. Attendees will learn when to perform an ECG, how to obtain high-quality tracings, and how to identify common arrhythmias and conduction abnormalities. ECG waveforms, measurements, and mean electrical axis will be reviewed with a focus on clinical relevance, including how findings guide diagnosis and treatment decisions. The session concludes with real ECG examples to reinforce rhythm recognition and interpretation skills.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveWhen to induce vomitingMarch 25, 2026Given the ever-increasing availability of OTC medications, chemicals (e.g., fertilizers, rodenticides, chemotherapeutic agents), prescription medications, foods, the legalization of marijuana in many jurisdictions, illicit drugs, and more toxic substances that can wreak havoc on our pets, cognizance of these threats and education of clients to minimize risks remains part of our duty as veterinarians 365 days a year.
Rehab first for patellar luxationMarch 25, 2026In this author’s opinion, veterinary medicine, especially as taught in many veterinary colleges, contains an intrinsic bias toward surgery. It may, therefore, be inconceivable to some veterinarians that non-surgical treatment could be successful, scientific, or in any way superior to surgical techniques.
The case of a dog's 'melting' faceMarch 24, 2026Learn about the rare immune-mediated neutrophilic ulcerative dermatitis that has been reported in only a handful of veterinary patients, as seen in the case of a miniature pinscher.
Q&A on OSHA's new safety data sheet standards helps you stay compliantMarch 24, 2026The lack of a ‘hazard communication’ plan is reportedly the second-most-cited OSHA violation – and safety data sheets are an important part of that plan. Check out some common OSHA questions, answered.
Raise value when you raise feesMarch 19, 2026Value perception influences buying decisions, client satisfaction, and loyalty. Learn about opportunities to communicate value.
A review of common ectoparasites of backyard chickensMarch 18, 2026Let’s review the most common ectoparasites of backyard hens and treatment options in the United States, as laws regarding the treatment of food animals, including chickens, vary from country to country.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveApril pet- and vet-related holidaysMarch 18, 2026April is hopping with things to promote in the practice, from pets (even frogs!) to people. For the animals we've got National Pet Day, Pet First Aid Awareness Month, and Hairball Awareness Day – and many others! And for the peeps, National Volunteer Week and World Veterinary Day. Sample media post templates are below for your convenience.
Guiding clients on supplements: A look at marketing and medicineMarch 18, 2026With marketing, a discrepancy may be created between consumer perception and scientific validation, which underscores the need for veterinarians to maintain a proactive and critical, evidence-based approach when evaluating supplement use in clinical practice.
