VPN Plus+ ExclusiveCanine Corneal Opacities—Ulcers and More!May 29, 2024In this session: Georgina Newbold, DVM, DACVO, provides a brief review of the normal corneal anatomy and a broad overview of abnormalities that can occur within the cornea. The focus will be on common canine diseases that can lead to corneal opacities. The section on nonulcerative keratitis describes and provides treatment plans for chronic superficial keratitis (pannus), immune-mediated keratitis, pigmentary keratopathies, corneal degeneration, and corneal dystrophy. The final section will be a brief overview of medical management for complicated corneal ulcers.
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Tackling vaccine hesitancy with a One Health approachMay 28, 2024Though the skepticism around vaccination is concerning, it emphasizes effectively conveying to owners the economic value and health benefits of preventive medicine.
Will AI affect veterinary radiology?May 28, 2024As the first generations of veterinary radiology AI software become commercially available, it is essential to evaluate their accuracy compared to seasoned veterinary radiologists.
Tips for evaluating aging petsMay 27, 2024The science of gerontology is young in veterinary medicine, but one of its important aspects involving assessment and care for older animals is the newly emerging concept of frailty.
Dialysis treatment saves two dogs from suspected pain med ingestionMay 24, 2024Vizsla siblings, Mia and Kodak, were reported by their owners to have possibly ingested naproxen tablets, a pain reliever potentially lethal to pets
A One Health approach to allergy treatmentMay 23, 2024Our decision process in managing dermatological manifestations of allergies (and other skin conditions) must include environmental concerns and human and pet health interests.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveExamining brain diseases in French bulldogsMay 23, 2024This article is the second of a two-part series detailing neurologic diseases in French bulldogs. Of the various conditions that can cause encephalopathies in dogs, those seen in higher frequencies in French bulldogs include otitis media-interna and resultant otogenic meningoencephalitis, meningoencephalitis of unknown etiology, and high-grade gliomas.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveFeline Ophthalmology 101: Taking the Mystery out of Common Ocular DiseasesMay 22, 2024In this session: Melissa Kubai, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVO, addresses common feline ocular diseases including identifying, diagnosing, and treating conditions that are unique to cats. This will aid your practice and clients in effective treatments of challenging ocular conditions afflicting their beloved pets.
Providing answers using ultrasoundMay 22, 2024A trend toward efficiency that can be found in the development of ultrasound has been with the introduction of handheld and highly portable ultrasound units.
Is pain to blame for behavior changes?May 21, 2024A chronic pain diagnosis can often be the key to shedding light on a serious lifestyle behavioral problem a pet may be experiencing at home.