Part 2: Using ultrasound in the ER settingFebruary 3, 2026This article provides a thorough review of thoracic-focused assessment sonography for trauma, triage, and tracking (TFAST). Gaining proficiency with TFAST point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) evaluations will give you a clinical edge for patients that present in respiratory distress, those with coughs, sudden collapse, and more.
Education Center - SponsoredBringing specialist level interpretation in-clinicby • Zoetis DiagnosticsImagine a busy weekday morning in a typical small animal clinic. The appointments are fully booked, the phones are ringing, and in comes Yogi, a five year old terrier mix whose owners are clearly worried.
Have you heard of the chevron lucency?February 3, 2026Interpreting dental radiographs in dogs and cats can be challenging, particularly when assessing teeth for possible endodontic disease. This column discusses the classic radiographic signs individually.
Why laser surgery has gotten smarter and what it means for youFebruary 3, 2026For general practitioners, the impact is immediate. Smart laser surgery lowers the barrier to entry, reduces the stress that comes from choosing the “right” settings, and gives you confidence that the device is working with you, not against you.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveManaging the Red Eye: Conjunctival Disease or Something Else?January 30, 2026In this session: Georgina Newbold, DVM, ACVO, reviews the most common causes of a “red eye” in dogs and cats, in addition to a brief treatment overview. Learn to recognize signs of conjunctival inflammation and how to sort through the many underlying causes. Understand how cats differ from dogs in causes of conjunctivitis. Learn how to use diagnostic tests to help focus your differentials.
Are modern recovery systems the next standard in veterinary medicine?January 27, 2026Controlled oxygen environments have been standard in human neonatal and pediatric care for decades. Veterinary medicine is approaching a similar turning point, one defined by higher expectations, stronger evidence, and smarter infrastructure.
Kinesiology taping–does it work? If so, how?January 20, 2026One of the approaches currently gaining traction is kinesiology taping (KT), a hard-to-miss technique for humans and animals, with its bold colors and intriguing patterns. Learn more about this non-invasive modality and how it can help you deliver care.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveFlea protection for cats and dogs more than just a FADJanuary 16, 2026This re-emerging pathogen is commonly referred to as cat flea typhus, R. felis rickettsiosis, or flea-borne spotted fever, with the first documented human cases in 2000. Clinical signs of Rickettsial felis infection in people generally present with typical flu-like symptoms such as headache, fever, and muscle aches/pains. The cat flea is a confirmed biological vector with the ability to transmit vertically throughout 12 generations sans taking a meal.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveUpdates on Spay/Neuter RecommendationsJanuary 15, 2026n this session: The World Small Animal Veterinary Association published Reproduction Control Guidelines in 2024. These guidelines included decision-making recommendations for reproduction control in dogs and cats that differ from the traditional recommendation to prepubertally spay/neuter. Michelle Anne Kutzler, BVS, DVM, PhD, MBA, focuses on the decision-making recommendations in light of the most current research related to some of the long-term adverse health effects of gonad removal.
A close look at monoclonal antibodies for managing canine OA painJanuary 15, 2026As veterinary care continues to shift toward preventive medicine and lifelong wellness, there is growing momentum around improving earlier detection and more consistent pain management. Among the emerging therapeutic options is a new class of biologics: monoclonal antibodies (mAbs).
Geriatric pain: A look at common considerations for pain management in senior petsJanuary 8, 2026Let’s break down pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical options when dealing with pain in apparently healthy geriatric patients.
