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.
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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.
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.
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.
Can CBD change drug levels in your patients?May 14, 2025Let’s see what the research says for three of the most popular conditions for which dogs receive CBD: seizure disorders, mobility disorders, and cancer.
A guide to heartworm testingMay 13, 2025Check out some key pointers to keep your heartworm screening protocol current based on the most recent recommendations from the American Heartworm Society (AHS).
A primer on laryngeal paralysis treatmentMay 13, 2025As temperatures rise, dogs with subtle signs of respiratory trouble may be facing more than seasonal strain—discover what laryngeal paralysis looks like beyond brachycephalic breeds in this 'Surgical Insights' feature.
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.
How to manage allergies in dogsMay 1, 2025No single allergy medication works best for all patients. Maximize success and improve pets’ quality of life with an individualized approach.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveCat in the coalmine? One Health: Dogs and Cats as Sentinels for Human RiskApril 28, 2025In this session: This case-based look summarizes key clinical aspects of common tick-borne infectious agents of veterinary and One Health concerns. It also sheds light on humans’ four-legged best friends (dogs and cats) ability to act as sentinels for human exposure risk to parasites. Recent peer-reviewed literature, and evidence- and expert-based guidelines, is also discussed.
