VPN Plus+ ExclusiveCut through the noise: Making EBVM work in everyday practiceDecember 3, 2025By engaging in evidence-based practices, we improve the care we provide our patients using recommendations and guidelines developed by specialists and those with the expertise to synthesize the evidence. Gone are the days when we simply prescribed something because that was how we had always done it. Instead, it is our responsibility to base our prescribing practices, procedural care, and other medical and surgical applications upon sound, trustworthy medical information.
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VPN Plus+ ExclusiveDiagnosis and New treatment Options for Cats with FIPAugust 27, 2025In this session: Petra Černá, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM), breaks down the key diagnostic tools and testing strategies available in practice to help you confidently recognize all forms of FIP. She also explores the distinctions between feline enteric coronavirus and feline infectious peritonitis virus, the underlying pathogenesis, and the most common clinical signs to watch for.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveUnlocking the Power of Genetic Testing To Revolutionize Detection of Feline Disease August 21, 2025In this session: Ashlie Saffire, DVM, Dipl. ABVP (Feline Practice) reviews the process of genetic testing, how to incorporate genetic testing in practice, and how to prepare caregivers with a plan when mutations are detected.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveEffective Topical Therapy for Your Atopic Dermatitis Patients: Why it MattersJune 10, 2025In this session: Valerie Fadok, DVM, PhD., DACVD (Dermatology), addresses the skin barrier and how its malfunction contributes to atopic dermatitis. Dr. Fadok also reviews how to choose effective shampoos, how to use mousses and sprays effectively, and how to select and use skin barrier repair spot-ons to improve outcomes.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveThe Lyme-positive dog: Is it necessary to treat a blue dot?February 19, 2025So, do we treat all 9.55 percent that test positive, even if they are asymptomatic and testing confirms exposure but cannot tell us which ones will, if ever, develop clinical signs? That is a lot of antibiotics to doll out for often asymptomatic patients. Sadly, because the disease is not reportable in animals, we have a much less clear picture of the true incidence of clinical cases than in human medicine, which also has significant underreporting concerns.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveThe fight between generalists vs. specialistsFebruary 12, 2025By Patty Khuly, VMD, MBAWho does the heavy lifting in veterinary medicine? I argue it’s the generalists vs. specialists who do the bulk of the work and make the biggest difference in the lives of animals. They treat more than just the tippy top of the iceberg of patients who enjoy the great luck of belonging to those who can fork over $10,000 for a TPLO or $20,000 for spinal surgery.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveOvercoming the neurologic disease severity-prognosis mismatch – Part twoFebruary 7, 2025What is your perspective on the severity of Pablo’s traumatic brain injury? The practitioner is directed toward several important parts of his examination that could be misinterpreted. What about Bear's injuries?
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveHypersomatotropism: A Common Cause of Diabetes Mellitus in CatsFebruary 6, 2025In this session: Jocelyn Mott, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), FACVIM (feline and canine diabetes), discusses diagnosis, management, treatment goals and monitoring cats with hypersomatotropism and diabetes mellitus (HS-DM).
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveFrom recurrence to relief: managing canine otitis externaJanuary 15, 2025Otitis externa is inflammation of the ear canal, often accompanied by secondary bacterial or yeast infections. It is a common reason for pet owners to seek veterinary care. Although infections may resolve with treatment, recurrences are frequent if underlying causes are not addressed. Over time, inflammation can cause chronic, irreversible changes, making management increasingly difficult.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveYou've Gotta Be Kitten Me, Cats Get Orthopedic Disease Too?December 31, 2024In this session: Nina Kieves, DVM, DACVS, DACVSMR, MBA, discusses the pertinent anatomy of the feline as it pertains to orthopedic disease. Common causes of thoracic and pelvic limb lameness in cats will be presented, along with associated treatment methods. Particular attention will be paid to discussing feline osteoarthritis treatment.
