VPN Plus+ ExclusiveFiber in Veterinary NutritionNovember 5, 2025In this session: Adam Rudinsky, DVM, MS, DACVIM, reviews the complicated arena of fiber and how to use it in practice. Dietary therapy is the foundation of all gastrointestinal disease management, and the most critical nutrient in a majority of cases is dietary fiber. Despite this importance, dietary fiber is a vexing area due to the complexity of what fiber is and does. This session covers how to assess fiber intake, strategically adjust dietary fiber supplementation, and implement it in practice. Dr. Rudinsky also reviews key concepts such as fermentability, viscosity, and solubility as well as the outcomes associated with these factors.
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What's all the chatter about? A primer on jaw-opening reflex in canine and feline patientsNovember 4, 2025It is important to distinguish between chattering and tooth grinding. Tooth grinding can be seen in both dogs and cats, but it is more common in cats. This month’s column will discuss common causes of jaw chattering in dogs and cats.
How artificial intelligence can enhance diagnostic confidenceNovember 1, 2025In the right context, AI yields the power to enhance clinical confidence and streamline decision-making – without replacing the human touch that defines the profession.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveObesity in Pets: A Practical Approach to Weight ManagementOctober 30, 2025In this session: Camille Torres-Henderson, DVM, DABVP, DACVIM (Nutrition), explores how obesity alters physiology, complicates comorbidities, and reduces lifespan—and how veterinarians and technicians can build effective partnerships with pet owners to reverse these effects. Using real cases, Dr. Torres examines the steps to create individualized diet plans, tackle begging behavior, and overcome common barriers in multi-pet households.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveDiagnosis is key to treating canine osteoarthritisOctober 28, 2025Neuromuscular issues, including degenerative nerve conditions, may mimic the symptoms of osteoarthritis, especially in older dogs. For example, an older Labrador retriever with neuromuscular disease and lameness or a weak back end may be misdiagnosed with osteoarthritis if X-rays are not taken.
Performing an endoscopy in the BOAS patientOctober 28, 2025Surgical procedures to correct respiratory problems are becoming more common in this setting, and with proper preoperative evaluation and patient selection, appropriate corrective techniques can be undertaken in the day practice.
The science of appetiteOctober 28, 2025Understanding the physiological drivers of hunger and satiety can help pet owners and veterinary clinicians alike manage weight, understand picky eating, and select the best diets for individual patients.
2025 X-ray contest results: Are you ready to see some crazy stuff?October 22, 20252025 They Ate What?! X-ray Contest results revealed. Prepare to see some crazy stuff!
Diagnosing vascular anomalies in puppiesOctober 21, 2025There are three common kinds of vascular abnormalities in puppies that will be detailed in this article: shunts, patent ductus arteriosus (PDA), and persistent right aortic arch (PRAA).
Wired for wildlife: A vet tech's take on how technology transforms exotic pet careOctober 14, 2025From parrots to pythons, technological advancements are giving veterinary teams a clearer view of their patients—see how innovation is transforming exotic pet care from instinct to insight.
