The role of AI in cancer diagnosticsSeptember 10, 2025By increasing access to care for diagnostic detection, artificial intelligence (AI) may help ease the emotional burden of a cancer diagnosis while improving outcomes for pets.
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VPN Plus+ ExclusiveDiagnostic Testing for Feline GI Disease: From Laboratory Tests to Review of Histopathology ResultSeptember 10, 2025In this session: Maria Jugan, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM), walks you through a case of a cat presenting with chronic gastrointestinal signs in a stepwise manner, looking at diagnostic testing in each stage. It starts with the initial evaluation and tests used to both confirm primary GI disease and noninvasively assess disease severity, with tools readily available to primary practitioners. It progresses to more focused testing to localize disease and evaluate for non-GI disease that cannot be achieved through initial screening. It concludes with reviewing the case’s histopathology results.
Developing a balanced perioperative analgesia planSeptember 10, 2025Balanced perioperative analgesia does not need to be overly complicated. Knowledge of the specific procedure and the basic pharmacology of available medications are the basis for developing a plan.
Treating and managing feline skin allergiesSeptember 10, 2025Learn how you can help improve the quality of life of cats with allergic skin disease. Partner with a dermatologist when needed and advocate for these patients. The path to relief begins with a closer, more informed look.
Nutritional nutraceuticals for the aging patientSeptember 3, 2025This feature focuses on the use of nutraceuticals for common ailments in aging pets, including cognitive dysfunction, muscle atrophy, and heart health.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveBeyond Itchy Pet Awareness Month: turning awareness into actionSeptember 2, 2025Recognizing dermatologic disease as a welfare issue reframes the conversation from treating a “nuisance” problem to addressing a legitimate source of suffering. Skin allergies don’t just affect pets, they weigh heavily on the families who love them.
Giving low-stress patient examsSeptember 2, 2025Research suggests keeping pets with their people during veterinary exams can improve well-being, so why are we still using the “back room”?
Extracorporeal shockwave therapy: What is it and why should I care?August 24, 2025In her recent column, Dr. Narda G. Robinson shares how extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) can help your patients in recovering from orthopedic issues, general musculoskeletal problems, and neurologic diagnoses.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveA step-by-step photo guide to crown amputationsAugust 19, 2025Jan Bellows, DVM, DIPL, AVDC, ABVP, with detailed steps and images on crown amputation-assisted extractions. This method prioritizes anatomical respect, surgical visibility, and patient safety while reducing procedural time and stress for the practitioner.
The curious case of a lower jaw regrowthAugust 19, 2025Check out the story of Luther, a 22-week-old male German shepherd puppy diagnosed with Grade 1 osteosarcoma, and the surgical procedure that save its life.
