Do you have the right dental equipment?September 26, 2024Without the right instruments that are properly cared for, periodontal therapy, extractions, and oral surgery will be challenging at best and frustrating for many.
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A surgeon's take on perioperative pain reliefSeptember 25, 2024Reducing swelling and bruising will help limit pain in the first week postoperatively, and strategies to help reduce muscle soreness and joint stiffness will improve your patients' short- to medium-term outcome.
Is it worth investing in hydrotherapy treadmills?September 25, 2024Let’s explore specs and costs to see if investing in hydrotherapy treadmills is a fit, physically and financially, for your practice.
A look at analgesia trends in exoticsSeptember 20, 2024Clinical analgesia in rabbits and rodents are in an area of ongoing research. Veterinarians treating these species should remain up to date on the literature to ensure the doses of analgesics utilized in these species remains safe and effective.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveClearing up the confusion with aerosol disease transmissionSeptember 19, 2024Aerosol disease transmission, including droplet nuclei travel, is often a misunderstood and underestimated mode of disease transmission. As a result, veterinarians and veterinary infection control plans frequently fail to recognize measures aimed at this modality of spread. If we take steps to limit aerosol disease transmission, we can protect our patients, humans, and the environment, protecting the human-animal bond and ensuring a One Health infection control plan.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveChallenging Euthanasias: Case review and Preventing DysthanasiaSeptember 18, 2024In this session: Kathleen Cooney, DVM, CHPV, CCFP, DACAW, explores euthanasia cases and looks at how pet owners and veterinarians define a good death experience. She discusses what is ideal compared to what is considered a dysthanasia, the opposite of a good death. The presentation then looks at determining how best to address dysthanasias when they happen, aiming to protect the mental health of pet owners and the veterinary team.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveA Peaceful Passing: Best Practices for In Home Pet EuthanasiaSeptember 12, 2024In this session: This presentation helps explain why families choose euthanasia over natural death. Faith Banks, DVM, CHPV, CCRT, looks at setting expectations and how to communicate the process to pet owners. The presentation covers pre-euthanasia sedation, euthanasia injection techniques, and aftercare, including memorialization options. Lastly, it discusses supporting pet owners through grief with resources and ongoing emotional support. This presentation helps the veterinarian and practice team perform in-home pet euthanasia compassionately and professionally.
Using integrative rehab for optimal outcomes in cranial cruciate ligament disease casesSeptember 11, 2024How often have you heard the tibial plateau-leveling osteotomy (TPLO) called the 'gold standard' for cranial cruciate ligament disease (CrCLD)? Have you wondered how it earned that title? 'Gold standard' treatments face criticism in human medicine, and veterinarians should do the same.
Orthodontics in dogs and cats? You bet!September 7, 2024Moving mandibular canine teeth to a more acceptable position usually involves creation of a passive orthodontic device, such as an inclined plane or composite extensions. These options work well for mild and severe cases of mandibular distoclusion.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveEssential Hospice and Palliative Care Strategies for Veterinary ProfessionalsSeptember 4, 2024In this session: This presentation will help provide veterinary professionals with the essential tools and insights needed for navigating the delicate landscape of end-of-life scenarios. Tyler Carmack, DVM, CVA, CVFT, CHPV, examines the nuances of the hospice and palliative care philosophy, offering the expansion of this component of care. It reviews communication techniques that go beyond the clinical, fostering empathy and forging lasting bonds with families facing difficult decisions.
