Advise clients 'durable' treats are not worth the risk of tooth fractures, tissue injuriesJuly 19, 2024A long-lasting treat that allows for less trips to the pet store or fewer online orders may be causing harm to the teeth and jaws.
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VPN Plus+ ExclusiveTech Talk: Ensuring cat caregivers have veterinary supportJuly 17, 2024By Jamie Rauscher, LVTThe main goal of caregiver education in feline hospice and palliative care is for the caregiver to have a clear understanding of all diagnostic and treatment options to ensure the cat’s comfort, as well as the expected trajectory of the cat’s disease and the prognosis.
Looking at options to manage OA painJuly 17, 2024Managing osteoarthritis (OA) in companion animals is a lifelong process necessitating a multimodal approach to therapy. including pharmacologic options and nonpharmacologic therapies.
Prioritizing safety and efficiency in OR designJuly 16, 2024The evolution of veterinary OR design is creating safer, more efficient, and technologically advanced spaces benefitting both animals and veterinary teams.
First generic oral solution for feline hyperthyroidism receives FDA approvalJuly 15, 2024Felanorm, with active ingredient methimazole, is supplied in 30 mL or 100 mL bottles, with a 1 mL dosing syringe for treatment of feline hyperthyroidism.
'Purrfecting' feline orthopedicsJuly 6, 2024Recognizing lameness in cats is a growing area of research. The first step in trying to understand this is learning how to do an appropriate feline orthopedic exam.
VPN Plus+ ExclusivePurr-fectly Balanced: Navigating Feline Obesity & Wellness through Nutritional CareJuly 3, 2024In this session: Julie Churchill, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Nutrition) addresses why pet weight management programs can be so difficult. Tools for feline obesity prevention and wellness are also covered, as well as how to engage the entire team.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveFeline-Focused Anesthesia & AnalgesiaJune 28, 2024In this session: The phrase “cats are not small dogs” is true in almost all aspects, including in their needs for anesthesia and acute pain management. Tamara Grubb, DVM, PhD, DACVAA, addresses specific approaches for feline anesthesia and controlling acute pain.
Chiropractors' impact on vets and petsJune 20, 2024Once chiropractors gain direct access to patients, does the need for a veterinarian to diagnose suddenly disappear?
Senior pet care: Underscoring the value of preventive laboratory work in aging petsJune 20, 2024Laboratory data from times of health help establish individual patient reference intervals for more sensitive detection of occult disease in our senior patients, some of which may have One Health importance, (e.g. roundworms and zoonotic risks).
