Minimally invasive surgery techniques improve idiopathic chylothorax treatmentsApril 8, 2026Advances in using high-level imaging concurrently with minimally invasive techniques have improved pre- and intra-operative planning for chylothorax and acceptable outcomes. Summarized are the four most common components of surgical management of the disease process via minimally invasive surgery.
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Integrating acupuncture into elephant medicineApril 8, 2026Check out the story of Bani, a wild elephant calf that suffered from a lumbosacral injury after a train collision, and how electro-acupuncture helped it through recovery.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveDiagnosis and Treatment of Common ArrhythmiasMarch 27, 2026In this session: Allison Gagnon, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Cardiology), helps veterinarians confidently use the ECG in everyday canine and feline practice in this practical, case-based session. Attendees will learn when to perform an ECG, how to obtain high-quality tracings, and how to identify common arrhythmias and conduction abnormalities. ECG waveforms, measurements, and mean electrical axis will be reviewed with a focus on clinical relevance, including how findings guide diagnosis and treatment decisions. The session concludes with real ECG examples to reinforce rhythm recognition and interpretation skills.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveWhen to induce vomitingMarch 25, 2026Given the ever-increasing availability of OTC medications, chemicals (e.g., fertilizers, rodenticides, chemotherapeutic agents), prescription medications, foods, the legalization of marijuana in many jurisdictions, illicit drugs, and more toxic substances that can wreak havoc on our pets, cognizance of these threats and education of clients to minimize risks remains part of our duty as veterinarians 365 days a year.
Rehab first for patellar luxationMarch 25, 2026In this author’s opinion, veterinary medicine, especially as taught in many veterinary colleges, contains an intrinsic bias toward surgery. It may, therefore, be inconceivable to some veterinarians that non-surgical treatment could be successful, scientific, or in any way superior to surgical techniques.
The case of a dog's 'melting' faceMarch 24, 2026Learn about the rare immune-mediated neutrophilic ulcerative dermatitis that has been reported in only a handful of veterinary patients, as seen in the case of a miniature pinscher.
A review of common ectoparasites of backyard chickensMarch 18, 2026Let’s review the most common ectoparasites of backyard hens and treatment options in the United States, as laws regarding the treatment of food animals, including chickens, vary from country to country.
Guiding clients on supplements: A look at marketing and medicineMarch 18, 2026With marketing, a discrepancy may be created between consumer perception and scientific validation, which underscores the need for veterinarians to maintain a proactive and critical, evidence-based approach when evaluating supplement use in clinical practice.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveMust-know tips to anesthetize pediatric patientsMarch 13, 2026Pediatric patients can be a challenge during anesthesia. Their response to drugs is often unpredictable, they may become hypoglycemic if fasted, and they often experience hypotension during anesthesia. In order to become comfortable with anesthetizing pediatric patients, it is helpful to understand how they differ from healthy adults.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveFeline Cardiac EmergenciesMarch 10, 2026In this session: Cardiac emergencies are common in the veterinary ER and like most things involving cats – cardiac issues present special challenges. The most common cardiac emergencies in cats are feline atrial thromboembolism, congestive heart failure, and arrhythmias. Melissa Evans, LVT, CVT, VTS (ECC), reviews cardiac anatomy and physiology before moving on to discuss the specific disease processes. Evans will also examine the difficulties faced in cats with cardiac disease and how to manage them.
