VPN Plus+ ExclusiveSafe Sedation and Anesthesia of Patients with Cardiac DiseaseMarch 5, 2026n this session: Patients with cardiac disease present unique sedation and anesthesia challenges. Kris Kruse-Elliott, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVAA, discusses the peri-anesthetic considerations that are useful in developing a sedation and general anesthesia plan. She also addresses planning and patient preparation from pre-hospital admission through discharge to home.
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VPN Plus+ ExclusivePutting the 'Fun' in Fundus: Examining the Posterior Segment of the EyeFebruary 19, 2026In this session: Anne Metzler, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVO, describes techniques for examination of the retina and optic nerve with a goal of differentiating pathologic changes from normal variations. A brief overview of species-specific variation in retinal and optic nerve anatomy is also provided.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveThe Quiet Blind EyeFebruary 6, 2026In this session: Kathryn Diehl, MS, DVM, DACVO, focuses on differentials for acute but quiet blind eyes in dogs with concepts applicable to other species. Along the way, she will contrast some common “more active” / hot causes of ocular cloudiness and visual impairment.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveManaging the Red Eye: Conjunctival Disease or Something Else?January 30, 2026In this session: Georgina Newbold, DVM, ACVO, reviews the most common causes of a “red eye” in dogs and cats, in addition to a brief treatment overview. Learn to recognize signs of conjunctival inflammation and how to sort through the many underlying causes. Understand how cats differ from dogs in causes of conjunctivitis. Learn how to use diagnostic tests to help focus your differentials.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveUpdates on Spay/Neuter RecommendationsJanuary 15, 2026n this session: The World Small Animal Veterinary Association published Reproduction Control Guidelines in 2024. These guidelines included decision-making recommendations for reproduction control in dogs and cats that differ from the traditional recommendation to prepubertally spay/neuter. Michelle Anne Kutzler, BVS, DVM, PhD, MBA, focuses on the decision-making recommendations in light of the most current research related to some of the long-term adverse health effects of gonad removal.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveNeonatal Care and ResuscitationJanuary 2, 2026In this session: Marco Bregliano, DVM, DACT, covers normal neonatal parameters and specific neonatal care needs, as well as understanding neonatal care resuscitation, and the necessary supplies and equipment for resuscitation.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveLess Fear, More Hope: How Research is Driving New Strategies in Hemangiosarcoma Treatment and PreventionDecember 11, 2025In this session: Antonella Borgatti, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Oncology), DECVIM-CA, enlightens attendees with original research from the University of Minnesota on eBAT, a first-in-class bispecific targeted angiotoxin. eBAT is designed to selectively eliminate tumor cells and tumor-initiating cells, offering dual potential as both a therapeutic and preventive option in high-risk canine populations.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveNutritional Management of PancreatitisOctober 22, 2025In this session: Kara Burns, MS, Med, LVT, VTS (Nutrition), VTS Hon (Internal Medicine) (Dentistry), focuses on the healthcare team’s role in identifying and managing pancreatitis and the key nutritional factors responsible for minimizing signs and symptoms associated with pancreatitis.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveApproach to Acute Respiratory Distress in CatsFebruary 11, 2025In this session: Being presented with a cat in acute respiratory distress can be distressing for us. Claire Sharp, BSc, BVMS, MS, DACVECC, reviews a simple and systematic approach to diagnosing and treating cats in respiratory distress. The focus is on localizing the problem within the respiratory tract, which allows targeted diagnostics and early treatment.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveJPS? TPO? THR? FHO? WTFudge??? Navigating Hip Dysplasia OptionsJanuary 9, 2025In this session: Clara Goh, BVSc, MS, DACVS-SA, ACVS Founding Fellow—Surgical Oncology covers the main indications, patient selection/exclusion criteria, and ideal timing of these hip dysplasia procedures: juvenile pubic symphysiodesis (JPS), triple or double pelvic osteotomy (TPO), femoral head and neck ostectomy, and total hip replacement.
