VPN Plus+ ExclusiveHow to develop a sensible euthanasia policyJune 6, 2024After this horrible experience, I made the decision that no longer would I ever euthanize a pet simply because an owner requested this service. No, I instead developed a euthanasia policy that I and my staff could live with and allow us to minimize euthanasia in our practice. Here are the additional parts of our policy that allow us to achieve peace of mind whenever euthanasia was needed.
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Study finds domestication, selective breeding limited dogs' ability to communicate through facial expressionsJune 6, 2024Using an extended Dog Facial Action Coding System, researchers observed how ambiguous domestic dogs’ facial expressions are compared with those of captive wolves
Best practices for radiographing exotic petsMay 31, 2024A review of restraint, positioning, and principles of interpretation for lizards, snakes, chelonians, birds, rabbits, and rodents. Plus, a look at recent publications outlining normal values in these species will be discussed.
A primer on autotransfusionMay 30, 2024Autotransfusion represents a simple, cheap, safe, and life-saving alternative to the use of stored blood products in our companion animals and can easily be performed in an emergency setting.
Advancing patient care through diagnostic innovationsMay 29, 2024With recent diagnostics advancements, veterinary teams are equipped to provide care to more pets in an increasingly evidence-based and efficient manner.
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.
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
