VPN Plus+ ExclusiveCould this be lepto? Part 2May 26, 2022For dogs without respiratory issues, a leptospirosis prognosis is good (if treated promptly and appropriately), with reported survival rates of 80 percent. A patient that presents with oliguria or anuria should be given a more guarded prognosis.
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VPN Plus+ ExclusiveWarm Weather Grooming Tips InfographicMay 12, 2022At VPN Plus+ we want to provide tools, as well as information, for our veterinary members. We have created this marketing piece for you to use freely in your clinics to provide clients with tips on special grooming needs that come up as the weather warms -- from bathing tips to parasite reminders.
Canine heartworm and Dirofilaria dollar discourseApril 12, 2022Canine heartworm prevention is a common client conversation topic. In the contiguous U.S., the nematode parasite causing heartworm, Dirofilaria immitis, is endemic, and elsewhere (globally) it is an increasing concern due to climate change, subsequent vector (mosquito) abundance, and range expansion.
How molecular testing is reshaping the way parasites can be detectedMarch 28, 2022Seventy percent of American households have a pet, which studies show keep people happy, healthy, bring families closer together, and even lowers healthcare costs.
Vector-borne diseases likely a higher risk this yearMarch 1, 2022Heartworm, Lyme, and other vector-borne diseases are expected to pose higher-than-average risk this year, the Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC) reports.
What is the cure for heartworm disease in felines?December 1, 2021What is the cure for heartworm disease in felines?
Easing heartworm via 'Friendly Mosquito'September 20, 2021There is a high stakes drama—like something out of a Hemingway novel—playing out on a small island chain in the southernmost continental states.
Pandemic effects on heartworm preventionAugust 9, 2021The COVID-19 pandemic coincided with the traditional beginning of heartworm season last year, leaving some veterinary clinics to make a massive shift from their normal approach with clients.
Marketing to clients and preparing them for flea and tick preventionMay 21, 2021Some owners have trouble believing their pets can get fleas and ticks. Help them stay ahead of infestation by speaking regularly with them about prevention.
Prevention, awareness necessary to control tick-borne diseaseMay 18, 2021Creating a baseline for understanding how ticks, mosquitos, and other arthropods spread disease in various geographical regions is the goal of a newly published study out of MU.
