VPN Plus+ ExclusiveNew approach to old petsJune 26, 2026The older arthritic pet may have a bad day or two, which necessitates a few doses of an NSAID to make the day more comfortable. In many cases, these types of disorders can be easily managed with natural therapies. This reduces the cost of medications, follow-up testing, and the risk of harm to body organs and systems that may occur with chronic drug use.
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VPN Plus+ ExclusiveVets debunk guinea pigs' reputationsJune 16, 2026You must take special considerations when considering surgery for guinea pigs. This includes preventing hypothermia, avoiding fasting before surgery, managing the airway, reducing stress and ensuring experience with surgical procedures in the species.
A look at some easy-to-add rehabilitation tools for your clinicJune 12, 2026Incorporating physical rehabilitation into primary care practice provides an important strategy to expand services, enhance job satisfaction, and add value for clients and patients.
FDA conditionally approves drug for canine neuropathic painMay 13, 2026Liavium-CA1 is indicated for the management of pain and clinical signs associated with Chiari-like malformation and syringomyelia in dogs. The drug, with the active ingredient pregabalin, reduces the release of neurotransmitters that send pain signals in the spinal cord.
What they don't teach you about canine osteoarthritis in veterinary schoolMay 6, 2026In vet school, canine osteoarthritis (OA) is often presented within the musculoskeletal disease section as a cartilage disease. The problem with this focus is that cartilage does not have nerve endings, which begs the question: why is OA so painful?
Renting lasers to geriatric pet owners can boost complianceApril 18, 2026Let’s look into a lasers rental program that does not replace in-hospital services; rather, one that creates a continuum, from intensive care in the clinic to maintenance and ongoing support at home.
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.
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.
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.
The gold standard of care for pets in their golden yearsFebruary 27, 2026This article offers practical, evidence-based strategies to empower veterinary teams to better support senior pets through nutrition, mobility assessment, client education, and senior wellness programs.
