VPN Plus+ ExclusiveDental Nerve Blocks for Zen AnesthesiaMarch 15, 2023Stefanie Perry, CVT, explores the different site and drug choices to perform safe dental nerve blocks in dogs and cats by identifying risk factors, adverse effects, and contraindications.
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A veterinarian's creative journeyMarch 15, 2023Bruce Tarkington, DVM, had an affinity for art since childhood, but waited until retirement to make his creative dreams come true.
Vet techs' expertise, opinions sought by AAHAMarch 14, 2023Veterinary technicians interested in having a say in the development of industry-wide standards, guidelines, and other resources are invited to apply for a newly created leadership position at the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA).
Celeb-backed physical activity challenge supports pets in needMarch 13, 2023An initiative with the dual goal of encouraging physical activity and protecting homeless pets has received a helping hand in the form of celebrity support.
Ensuring radiation safety in the practiceMarch 13, 2023Radiation from X-rays can injure your body by depositing energy in your cells, causing one or more electrons to be removed, thereby killing, or mutating the affected cells.
Deadly feline cancer may soon have new treatment optionsMarch 10, 2023Cats afflicted with a deadly type of cancer may soon have renewed hope, thanks to a promising new treatment being researched in Canada.
VBD screening critical to pet healthMarch 10, 2023Ticks can spread a variety of diseases. As their range expands throughout the country, it becomes more difficult to avoid encountering these adaptable parasites. With forecast maps from the Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC) showing alarming changes in the regional distribution of vector-borne disease (VBD), the increased risk also poses new challenges for veterinary professionals.
Working with kennel vaccine policiesMarch 10, 2023Small animal practitioners will recognize this scenario: a client hands you a list of vaccines like they are turning in a menu at a sushi restaurant.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveA detailed look at ultrasound and vision – Part 1March 9, 2023The consistently best results for your practice depend on your ability to thoroughly investigate key issues surrounding the ultrasound machine, those who drive it, and those who indirectly utilize it. Rapid selection of an ultrasound machine, or one given to you in a lab deal without thorough investigation, more often than not leads to suboptimal utilization and frustration in your clinical sonography curve and implementation. It may even result in machine quiescence in practice.
A primer on mastitis in small animalsMarch 9, 2023Mastitis is most commonly caused by infection, and in severe cases, can lead to significant health issues and even death in the mother and nursing babies if not treated.
