VPN Plus+ ExclusiveEmergency Triage of the Poisoned Patient: History Taking and Initial DiagnosticsNovember 9, 2022This session will offer guidance on complete and thorough history taking for a poisoned patient, including a focus on what information is key to obtaining an appropriate risk assessment for a particular toxin. Common toxins will be reviewed, including fast-acting and potentially life-threatening exposures, as well as “good” toxins that are of minor toxicologic concern and may be taken care of by telephone triage only. A brief overview of initial diagnostic options for a poisoned patient will also be presented.
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VPN Plus+ ExclusiveWhat to look for in a quality CBD productNovember 3, 2022Imagine if the pharmaceuticals we prescribe for animals harbored unclear and undisclosed ingredients, in any quantity, with minimal evidence about their safety or effectiveness, and chemical makeup that varied with each shipment. This might sound intolerable, but it describes the status of not only cannabis, but botanical medicine in general.
Cat survives 45-ft drainpipe drop, wins oddest pet insurance claim of the yearNovember 1, 2022After braving a 45-foot drop down a water-filled drainpipe, a Siberian-mix cat has taken the top honor at this year’s Hambone Awards, presented by Nationwide.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveTaking a closer look at atypical Addison'sOctober 27, 2022The possibility of AHOC should be considered for every nonspecific GI case, particularly if the initial bloodwork is relatively unexciting or suggests a protein-losing enteropathy (low albumin and cholesterol) or GI bleeding. I screen every “chronic enteropathy” case for AHOC before pursing endoscopy or other more invasive or expensive testing.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveToxicology 101October 27, 2022This session is an introduction into toxicology for the veterinary technician. It focuses on initial presentation and obtaining a thorough history, the value of a poison control consultation, toxic principles, and discussion of some common toxins in veterinary medicine.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveFecal microbiota transplantation study results in fewer pooch paunchesOctober 20, 2022Now that the clinical phase of this trial is complete, the real work of data analysis begins. A first-of-its-kind multi-omics approach will evaluate the intestinal microbiota of participating dogs through DNA sequencing and measuring metabolites to assess functional changes in the gut. Winston notes even if FMT does not directly speed up weight loss, it could still have a powerful impact on health.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveI Feel Your Pain: How Empathic Communication and the Human Perception of Pain Influences Our Animal PatientsOctober 19, 2022This session: Attendees will learn how pain is an incredibly subjective and personal experience in humans. Perception of pain is influenced by numerous factors, including age, socioeconomic status, gender, and race. Animal pain may be subjectively affected by these human factors, for better or worse, from standpoints of both the owners/guardians and the treating veterinarians.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveTips for Pets with Noise Anxiety InfographicOctober 13, 2022At VPN Plus+ we want to provide tools, as well as information, for our veterinary members. We have created this marketing piece for you to use freely in your clinics to provide clients with ideas on how to keep their furry friends safe and stress-free during noisy events, whether it is a universal holiday or neighborhood block party.
VPN Plus+ ExclusivePhytocannabinoids and Pain Management: A Practical Guide to Understanding the Basics of Cannabinoid Medicine and its Clinical ApplicationsOctober 13, 2022This presentation will discuss the basics of the endocannabinoid system and the pharmacology/pharmacokinetics of CBD. Dr. Sosnow will review the published clinical studies that relate to the use of CBD and the potential of other phytocannabinoids as pain management tools. It will briefly discuss the human experience of using CBD to manage pain, based on published literature.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveTech Talk: Promoting wellbeing in veterinary technology programsOctober 6, 2022By Jennifer Serling, CVT, RVT, VTES While there are many studies relating to veterinarians and the mental health crisis they are experiencing, the same cannot be said for the veterinary support staff, particularly credentialed veterinary technicians. Many of the same characteristics that draw students to veterinary medicine are also the same characteristics that contribute to burnout and compassion fatigue. Appalachian State University has become the first veterinary technology program to employ a full-time wellbeing coordinator on their team. The sole purpose of this position is to provide support for the students and faculty, and also develop best practice models for other veterinary technology programs to follow.
