Are you using hemostatic agents often enough?August 30, 2024Given the multiple uses of hemostatic agents for different procedures, it is important to review which types of these products are best for your practice, and the criteria for when you would use them.
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VPN Plus+ ExclusiveSurgical Conditions of the Equine FootAugust 29, 2024In this session: Participants can expect to learn about a variety of surgical conditions of the equine foot from Jenna Young, DVM, Dipl. ACVS (Large Animal). Typical presentation, diagnosis, treatment options, surgical techniques, and prognosis will be discussed for each condition. Topics will include trauma to the hoof, septic pedal osteitis, keratoma, canker, quittor, bone cysts, and fractures.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveTips to diagnose and treat feline meningiomasAugust 15, 2024Feline meningiomas are slow-growing tumors originating from the arachnoid layer of the meninges that surround the brain and cause compression and subsequent dysfunction of the surrounding brain tissue. There are several other differential diagnoses to consider when presented with a cat suspected to have a meningioma. There are a variety of treatment options available for feline meningiomas.
A primer on autotransfusionMay 30, 2024Autotransfusion represents a simple, cheap, safe, and life-saving alternative to the use of stored blood products in our companion animals and can easily be performed in an emergency setting.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveExamining brain diseases in French bulldogsMay 23, 2024This article is the second of a two-part series detailing neurologic diseases in French bulldogs. Of the various conditions that can cause encephalopathies in dogs, those seen in higher frequencies in French bulldogs include otitis media-interna and resultant otogenic meningoencephalitis, meningoencephalitis of unknown etiology, and high-grade gliomas.
Managing cranial cruciate ligament tears in dogs and cats with skin diseaseMay 21, 2024Due to the increasing number of drug-resistant bacteria and the lack of evidence-based support for postoperative prophylactic antibiotic use, it is important to carefully evaluate the skin prior to surgery.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveThe hot topic it's easy to forget—anesthetic hypothermiaMay 15, 2024Get a closer look at the causes, implications, and available solutions through comprehensive management strategies aimed at ensuring positive patient outcomes. From pre-warming techniques to using specialized warming devices, recent insights and advancements in animal anesthesia can provide veterinary professionals with the knowledge and tools to navigate the complexities of hypothermia prevention and treatment.
Designing your surgical suiteApril 8, 2024Good surgery suite design can aid in better ergonomics for surgeons, and, in some cases, improve a provider’s stamina to an extent that it allows them to accept more appointments.
Las Vegas police dog stabbed on duty recovers and is 'in good spirits'April 1, 2024Police dog, K9 Enzo, was rushed to a nearby veterinary hospital then airlifted to a trauma facility after sustaining multiple stab wounds on the job, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) reports
Specialty and emergency veterinary care training focus of new military-civilian partnershipMarch 13, 2024The collaborative program, announced in honor of the K9 Veteran’s Day, aims to enhance the abilities of army veterinarians to treat military working dogs (MWDs) combat casualties
