VPN Plus+ ExclusiveID 'poo-pourri': Emerging and Evolving Infectious Disease in Dogs and CatsOctober 2, 2024In this session: In dogs and cats, infectious diseases are emerging and evolving rapidly. These changes, and new research findings, bring various One Health (animal, human, environment) and antimicrobial resistance and stewardship challenges to the forefront for veterinarians and vet teams. Michelle Evason, BSc, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), MRCVS, addresses these concerns specific to gastro-intestinal (GI) parasites and wellness screening and provides practical resources to aid clinical management and pet-owner communication.
Education Center - SponsoredVector-Borne Disease Coming to a Neighborhood Near You: Which Tests to Reach For, and Why?by • AntechWhether it’s a screening to identify exposure to tick-borne pathogens, or a broad molecular diagnostic panel to help with acute disease detection or confirm the presence of genetic material, these options empower veterinary teams, guide treatment, and support antimicrobial stewardship.
2024 X-ray contest results: Are you ready to see some crazy stuff?September 30, 20242024 X-ray Contest results revealed. Prepare to see some crazy stuff!
What's next in FIP treatment, diagnostics?September 27, 2024Veterinarians now have accessible treatment options for feline infection peritonitis (FIP), offering new hope and clear guidance to clients whose cats present with the disease.
Feline pleural effusion confusion: In-house diagnostics for ER casesSeptember 27, 2024In-clinic effusion analysis, combined with other in-house diagnostic testing at the point of care, can provide key diagnostic findings when needed quickly, as in many emergency cases.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveCanine Influenza from Emergence to Outbreaks: Protecting Our Patients and ClinicsSeptember 26, 2024In this session: Jason Stull, VMD, MPVM, PhD, DACVPM, provides you with all the tools you need to tackle canine influenza virus in your patients. You will receive practical steps to assist in identifying these patients before they come in your door (and infect other dogs), making the diagnosis to best inform treatment, developing a dog/owner-specific prevention plan, and steps every facility should take to protect themselves from dog respiratory infections and outbreaks.
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.
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.
