VPN Plus+ ExclusiveAddressing acute neuromuscular diseases of dogsJune 12, 2025Acute neuromuscular diseases comprise several common and other uncommon conditions that can lead to signs ranging from exercise intolerance to paralysis in dogs. Some are associated with distinct clinical signs and sensitive and specific tests, while others are diagnosed based on clinical suspicion and elimination of alternative differential diagnoses. T
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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.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveDermatophytosis: Wood You Be Able to Spot This Ringer?June 3, 2025In this session: Brittany Lancellotti, DVM, DACVD (Dermatology), presents images and case discussions to help audience members recognize common disease patterns, particularly in susceptible populations. She also addresses point of care diagnostics that can be easily performed in the clinic that can speed successful treatment. Additionally, a three-pronged approach to eliminating this frustrating fungi and the communication tools needed to empower clients to implement the plan are reviewed.
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.
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.
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.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveFront desk fallout: why CSRs burn out fasterMay 13, 2025CSRs carry the emotional weight of client expectations and often deal with the fallout of complex or even abusive interactions. In addition to the increasing demands of digital communication—answering emails and texts, managing online reviews, and fielding social media messages—it becomes clear the role of modern the CSR is highly complex.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveBack to Stool: Things You May Have Forgotten About Clinical ParasitologyMay 9, 2025In this session: Caroline Sobotyk, DVM, MSc, PhD, covers the principles of most common routine diagnostic tests, identifies their applicability and limitations, breaks down common pitfalls, and explores emerging challenges and advancements in clinical parasitology. It also provides practical insights to enhance your diagnostic skills and help you make informed decisions that directly impact patient care.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveBig vet energy, fading fastApril 24, 2025By Patty Khuly, VMD, MBAThe only photo I have on my desk at work is one a classmate snapped during my field service rotation 30 years ago last month. Dinosaur that I am, it was one of those pictures you print at the drugstore photo lab in doubles to give away to your new colleagues at graduation. In it, I'm cradling a Pygmy goat kid…and I'm beaming. It exudes "big vet energy" in the best way possible. Everyone has a picture like that—one that captures their veterinary essence in peak bloom. It represents the moment you first recognized yourself as a real veterinarian. It says, "This is what I am. This is what I do. I was made for this." If your version of this picture isn't already on your desk, it probably should be. It will keep you grounded and inspired, humbled yet exultant. When things go wrong, it'll soothe you to recall why you made the choices you did. When everything's just as you think it should be, it will boost your mood all the more. Ironically, though, it is this photo that made me realize I was ready to end my career as I knew it. Sitting at my desk, crunching …
