VPN Plus+ ExclusiveBreaking down barriers to the feline veterinary care crisisJuly 2, 2025Veterinarians have reported treatment delays or cessation among cats suffering from major health conditions, with dental issues and obesity being the most common. Additionally, more than one in three veterinarians report that mobility issues and kidney or urinary issues have gone untreated in cats.
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Genetics study advances cat healthJune 30, 2025Feline-focused research, including continued work on the feline genetics, helps empower veterinary teams with the knowledge and resources needed to provide exceptional care for cats.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveCurrent Status of Stem Cell Use in CatsJune 26, 2025In this session: Tracy Webb, DVM, PhD, addresses the significant unmet medical need for cats. Regenerative therapies, including stem cells, are being evaluated as potential treatments for several feline diseases. Although there are currently no approved stem cell products for cats in the U.S., veterinary professionals can provide benefit to themselves and their patients by being aware of the regulations, unique considerations, and current evidence on the use of cell-based therapies in this species.
Is acupuncture effective for IBD?June 18, 2025Current therapies for IBD often fall short—explore how a novel treatment option can help you deliver better care.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveEffective Topical Therapy for Your Atopic Dermatitis Patients: Why it MattersJune 10, 2025In this session: Valerie Fadok, DVM, PhD., DACVD (Dermatology), addresses the skin barrier and how its malfunction contributes to atopic dermatitis. Dr. Fadok also reviews how to choose effective shampoos, how to use mousses and sprays effectively, and how to select and use skin barrier repair spot-ons to improve outcomes.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveTime to dispel the myth cats vomiting is normalJune 4, 2025One of my biggest pet peeves is when clients come to me, as an emergency clinician, with an emergency, and when asked about chronic conditions/problems, clients do not mention vomiting. When I ask about vomiting specifically, I often get “Oh, well, yeah, Fluffy vomits about every other day to weekly” or, well, “Lucky gets hairballs a few times a month.” Usually followed by, “But that is normal.” Of course, I could go on. Please, please stop telling owners it is normal for their cats to vomit.
Identifying and treating Pandora syndromeApril 11, 2025Learn how you deliver care to feline patients with chronic lower urinary tract disease symptoms.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveApproach to Acute Respiratory Distress in CatsFebruary 11, 2025In this session: Being presented with a cat in acute respiratory distress can be distressing for us. Claire Sharp, BSc, BVMS, MS, DACVECC, reviews a simple and systematic approach to diagnosing and treating cats in respiratory distress. The focus is on localizing the problem within the respiratory tract, which allows targeted diagnostics and early treatment.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveHypersomatotropism: A Common Cause of Diabetes Mellitus in CatsFebruary 6, 2025In this session: Jocelyn Mott, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), FACVIM (feline and canine diabetes), discusses diagnosis, management, treatment goals and monitoring cats with hypersomatotropism and diabetes mellitus (HS-DM).
Brain Teaser: Can you solve this puzzle?February 6, 2025Presentation: A 13-year-old cocker spaniel mix presents for a dental procedure.
