VPN Plus+ ExclusiveCurrent Status of Stem Cell Use in CatsJune 26, 2025In this session: Tracy Webb, DVM, PhD, addresses the significant unmet medical need for cats. Regenerative therapies, including stem cells, are being evaluated as potential treatments for several feline diseases. Although there are currently no approved stem cell products for cats in the U.S., veterinary professionals can provide benefit to themselves and their patients by being aware of the regulations, unique considerations, and current evidence on the use of cell-based therapies in this species.
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VPN Plus+ ExclusiveA novel treatment for canine osteoarthritisJune 26, 2025Effectively managing canine osteoarthritis must instead be approached as a lifelong commitment focused on both managing pain and decreasing inflammation. This two-pronged attack is essential. If only the pain is treated but not the underlying inflammation, the disease is allowed to progress unchecked and debilitation is likely.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveTime to stop horsing around with equine pain managementJune 19, 2025 Many horses are described as grumpy, aggressive, unwilling, lazy, bad-tempered, or ill-mannered, but what if they are none of those things? Equine pain experts say unwanted behavior is often an attempt to communicate the animal is in pain. Failure by owners and veterinarians to recognize pain occurs for several reasons: the propensity of horses to conceal pain; a lack of training for veterinarians in evaluating poor performance or low-grade multi-limb lameness, especially in ridden horses; and denial by owners and trainers who may not want to admit that their horses are aging, injured, or unable to compete in a particular event. "I think one of the biggest challenges for us is equine medicine hasn't really come along as well as small animal medicine, dogs and cats, with regard to recognition of pain as a vital sign and something we should be treating," says Rachel Reed, DVM, DACVAA, associate professor at University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine. "For horses, we're a little bit behind on thinking about managing their pain. It's often an afterthought to whatever they are presented for." Veterinary researchers are seeking improved methods and tools for recognizing and …
Bionote Demo-Cast: Vcheck V200 In-Clinic AnalyzerJune 18, 2025In the Demo-Cast, Dr. Paul Zoyhofski shared his experience using the Bionote VCheck V200 in-clinic analyzer, over the past few years. He highlighted the importance of various tests, including cardiac enzymes and inflammatory markers, which aid in diagnosing conditions like heart disease and inflammatory bowel disease in pets.Â
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+ ExclusiveTime to dispel the myth cats vomiting is normalJune 4, 2025One of my biggest pet peeves is when clients come to me, as an emergency clinician, with an emergency, and when asked about chronic conditions/problems, clients do not mention vomiting. When I ask about vomiting specifically, I often get “Oh, well, yeah, Fluffy vomits about every other day to weekly” or, well, “Lucky gets hairballs a few times a month.” Usually followed by, “But that is normal.” Of course, I could go on. Please, please stop telling owners it is normal for their cats to vomit.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveDermatophytosis: Wood You Be Able to Spot This Ringer?June 3, 2025In this session: Brittany Lancellotti, DVM, DACVD (Dermatology), presents images and case discussions to help audience members recognize common disease patterns, particularly in susceptible populations. She also addresses point of care diagnostics that can be easily performed in the clinic that can speed successful treatment. Additionally, a three-pronged approach to eliminating this frustrating fungi and the communication tools needed to empower clients to implement the plan are reviewed.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveTop 10 life hacks for veterinarians courtesy of an AI botMay 29, 2025By Patty Khuly, VMD, MBANo tool has afforded me so many insta-hacks as ChatGPT. This and other AI bot-based tools are every industry’s most conspicuous work hacks, but they’re still undoubtedly under-leveraged—especially in red med. In fact, I can promise if you are not using it every day you are definitely missing out.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveThe Anal Sac Dilemma: Diagnosing, Treating, and Managing Recurring Anal Sac Issues in DogsMay 28, 2025In this session: Meagan Painter, DVM, DACVD (Dermatology), teaches attendees how to effectively diagnose, treat, and manage anal sac disorders in patients. Dr. Painter covers key clinical signs, best-practice diagnostic techniques, and treatment strategies for both acute and chronic cases, including when to use medical management, dietary modifications, and surgical intervention. Special emphasis is placed on long-term care and prevention, including the role of allergy management, weight control, and client education in reducing recurrence. By the end of the session, participants will feel more confident in their approach to anal sac disease, ensuring improved patient outcomes and better owner compliance.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveI keep deworming my dog patient, but I can't get rid of the hookworms. Are these hookworms resistant?May 23, 2025In this session: Resistance to dewormers has emerged as a serious concern in Ancylostoma caninum, one of the hookworms of dogs. Adriano F. Vatta, BVSc. MSc. PhD, DACVIM (Parasitology), discusses how anthelmintic resistance arises, what we know about the prevalence of resistance in hookworms in the United States, how to diagnose cases of resistance, and how to manage these cases.
