DOGE funding cuts and layoffs threaten pet and human health care advancementJune 2, 2025Veterinary researchers and scientists express concern as the new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) redirects funding from key health agencies, raising questions about the future of disease tracking, diagnostics, and food safety.
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VPN Plus+ ExclusiveTop 10 life hacks for veterinarians courtesy of an AI botMay 29, 2025By Patty Khuly, VMD, MBANo tool has afforded me so many insta-hacks as ChatGPT. This and other AI bot-based tools are every industry’s most conspicuous work hacks, but they’re still undoubtedly under-leveraged—especially in red med. In fact, I can promise if you are not using it every day you are definitely missing out.
Case report: Clinical response to a multimodal treatment in a dog with diarrhea and dysbiosisMay 29, 2025This case illustrates that antibiotic use and underlying digestive disorders can lead to dysbiosis and loss of Peptoactetobacter hiranonis, the main bacteria species responsible for the conversion of primary to secondary bile acid. Learn more about the diagnosis, treatment plan, and outcome of this case in this exclusive feature.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveThe Anal Sac Dilemma: Diagnosing, Treating, and Managing Recurring Anal Sac Issues in DogsMay 28, 2025In this session: Meagan Painter, DVM, DACVD (Dermatology), teaches attendees how to effectively diagnose, treat, and manage anal sac disorders in patients. Dr. Painter covers key clinical signs, best-practice diagnostic techniques, and treatment strategies for both acute and chronic cases, including when to use medical management, dietary modifications, and surgical intervention. Special emphasis is placed on long-term care and prevention, including the role of allergy management, weight control, and client education in reducing recurrence. By the end of the session, participants will feel more confident in their approach to anal sac disease, ensuring improved patient outcomes and better owner compliance.
Part 1: Using ultrasound in the ER settingMay 28, 2025Learn how you can fine-tune your skills with point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) to systematically, consistently, and confidently identify and diagnose patients, permitting prompt treatment and prognosis assistance.
Report: A look at the state of feline careMay 27, 2025Discover key insights from the 2025 World of the Cat Report, exploring why fewer cats receive regular veterinary care and how advancements in feline-focused medicine are shaping a more cat-friendly future.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveI keep deworming my dog patient, but I can't get rid of the hookworms. Are these hookworms resistant?May 23, 2025In this session: Resistance to dewormers has emerged as a serious concern in Ancylostoma caninum, one of the hookworms of dogs. Adriano F. Vatta, BVSc. MSc. PhD, DACVIM (Parasitology), discusses how anthelmintic resistance arises, what we know about the prevalence of resistance in hookworms in the United States, how to diagnose cases of resistance, and how to manage these cases.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveTech Talk: NAVTA surveys say some things change, some stay the sameMay 22, 2025By Beckie Mossor, MPA, RVTThe National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA) 2024 Demographic Survey provides an opportunity to better understand the current veterinary technician landscape and a valuable opportunity to compare the profession’s evolution since the 2022 survey.
Alcoholism and addiction in vet med: 6 myths on substance abuse in veterinariansMay 21, 2025Dr. Patty Khuly offers some helpful info on the 'pervasive' problem of alcoholism and addiction in the industry, including a brief list of myths regarding the average drug- and alcohol-addicted veterinarian.
A closer look at OA supplements—Part 2May 17, 2025In this installment, we will discuss green-lipped mussel, turmeric, undenatured collagen II, CBD products, and a recent literature review of each active nutraceutical.
