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.
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VPN Plus+ ExclusiveSeptember pet-related holidays!August 15, 2024September signals a change in seasons and back to school, but it also recognizes various animals, such as dogs, iguanas, rabbits, and even gorillas! It also has some serious themes to be aware of, as well, in the industry. Looking for social media post ideas or promotions for your clinic? Here are some more “out of the box” holidays to showcase!
The 2024 Vet Box is on its way!August 10, 2024The VPN Plus+ Vet Box is a premium value-add with the annual subscription. We thank our subscribers and, of course, those companies who sponsored this year's Vet Box.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveARE we all on the same team?August 8, 2024By Jamie Rauscher, LVTFor so many of us to have the same mutual goal, we could not be farther apart in our ideals of how we should be working together in our profession. All of us are witness to this every day. From in the clinic to social media platforms, some days are a battlefield and leave us licking our wounds at the end of the day, ultimately questioning our want to stay in the field.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveBasics of Triage and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation in Zoological Companion AnimalsAugust 7, 2024In this session: Do you have a fear of the emergency rabbit, bearded dragon, or parrot? Sarah Ozawa, DVM, Dipl. ACZM, goes over basic principles of triage and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in exotics/zoological companion animal (ZCA) species. You will gain information and tools to help you feel more comfortable handling initial triage in these species. Additionally, Dr. Ozawa discusses similarities (which are many!) and differences to CPR in ZCA species highlighting anatomic and physiologic differences between small mammals, reptiles, and birds.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveSelling services without being a used car salespersonAugust 1, 2024By Patty Khuly, VMD, MBAUsed car salespeople get a bad rap. We all know they are just trying to make a living, but that does not keep almost every young veterinarian from invoking this simile when faced with the prospect of proposing expensive pet care. They find it hard to shake the feeling price may determine whether a patient lives or dies—we all do.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveToxicology: Initial Approach and DecontaminationJuly 31, 2024Virginie Talbot-Wurlod, Vet Med, MSc, DACVECC, DECVECC, looks at how in companion animals, toxin ingestion often leads to emergency visits, necessitating rapid and effective management strategies. The initial approach is crucial for managing intoxicated pets, enabling rapid treatment planning and optimal outcomes. A spectrum of decontamination techniques are available and by understanding the risks and benefits associated with each technique, participants will gain insights into tailoring their approach to poisoned cases, ensuring the best possible outcomes for their animal patients.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveYou're My Hero: Smoke InhalationJuly 26, 2024In this session: Picture the scene—the door to the treatment room opens….a fireman in full gear walks in, carrying a cat in his arms, oxygen mask held to its face. This everyday hero has saved the patient from the fire, but now it’s up to you! Karen M. Roach, RVT, VTS (ECC) addresses the following: What damage can be caused from smoke inhalation and thermal burns? What can you expect to see? What do you monitor for? What will you be treating for? What are the chances you can save this patient?
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveHow to make your lab work for youJuly 25, 2024Laboratory testing, when combined with a thorough history and proper physical examination, contributes to forming a correct diagnosis. This improves medical care for the patient as we are treating a known (proper diagnosis) versus an unknown (suspected diagnosis or simply clinical signs and symptoms,) and easily increases practice profitability without the need to simply try to find ways to “increase the bill.”
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveTech Talk: Ensuring cat caregivers have veterinary supportJuly 17, 2024By Jamie Rauscher, LVTThe main goal of caregiver education in feline hospice and palliative care is for the caregiver to have a clear understanding of all diagnostic and treatment options to ensure the cat’s comfort, as well as the expected trajectory of the cat’s disease and the prognosis.
