VPN Plus+ ExclusiveNew approach to old petsJune 26, 2026The older arthritic pet may have a bad day or two, which necessitates a few doses of an NSAID to make the day more comfortable. In many cases, these types of disorders can be easily managed with natural therapies. This reduces the cost of medications, follow-up testing, and the risk of harm to body organs and systems that may occur with chronic drug use.
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VPN Plus+ ExclusiveJuly animal-related holidays — from specific days to the whole monthJune 17, 2026July is packed with opportunities celebrate species from dogs and cats to rabbits and snakes. It’s National Pet Hydration Awareness Month, perfect to tout the importance of fresh water, especially during the summer heat. July also features National ID Your Pet Day; encourage clients to make sure tags and microchip information are up to date. For a sweet treat, celebrate National Blueberry Day by sharing blueberries with pups; even as a treat in the clinic.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveCommunication That Connects: Internally Aligned, Externally RespectedJune 17, 2026In this session: Ingrid Pyka, BS, DVM, CVMI, covers how to strengthen team collaboration and enhance client satisfaction through effective applied communication. Content includes communication frameworks, team meeting strategy, emotional intelligence, and client conversation models.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveVets debunk guinea pigs' reputationsJune 16, 2026You must take special considerations when considering surgery for guinea pigs. This includes preventing hypothermia, avoiding fasting before surgery, managing the airway, reducing stress and ensuring experience with surgical procedures in the species.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveTech Talk: How to assess the true value of a CVTJune 11, 2026By Jennifer Serling, MVEd, BVSc, AAS, CVT, RVT, VTESA technician functioning below their training level represents lost economic opportunity. For example, if a technician allows a veterinarian to see four additional appointments daily instead of only one, the revenue difference over a year can be enormous. Poor delegation reduces ROI dramatically and may even prevent practices from meeting increasing client demand.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveA look at feline lower airway disease, plus One Health considerationsJune 4, 2026How many times do you come across a coughing cat with or without respiratory distress? In cats, we usually refer to feline lower airway disease (FLAD) as asthma because owners understand this, and, as a profession, we haven’t fully clarified the distinctions between asthma and chronic bronchitis in cats. Regardless, FLAD is commonplace. Let’s take a deep dive into FLAD, clinical findings, diagnostics, and treatments.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveNutritional Management of Comorbidities in CatsMay 29, 2026In this session: Kara Burns addresses how selecting the most suitable diet for a feline patient involves thoroughly evaluating their nutritional needs, understanding the nutrients involved in managing disease conditions, and knowledge of nutritional profiles available in helping to manage the disease conditions.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveReviewing chronic canine bronchitis and One Health considerationsMay 27, 2026Often described as a goose-honking cough, canine bronchitis is not pathognomonic, as tracheal collapse and other coughs may sound similar. However, generally, these dogs come in stable and not in respiratory distress, making you think of noninfectious causes of cough when the duration of clinical signs passes the months, not hours or days mark.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveChronic Otitis Externa: Strategies for Better CareMay 22, 2026In this session: Valerie Fadok, DVM, PhD., DACVD (Dermatology), discusses an approach to chronic otitis externa or recurrent otitis to help prevent progression to the end-stage ear.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveTech Talk: 10 things veterinary practices should know about new credentialed techniciansMay 21, 2026By Jennifer Serling, MVEd, BVSc, AAS, CVT, RVT, VTESNAVTA president explores the most common misconceptions veterinary practices have about new technicians, with particular attention to education, credentialing, and onboarding, and provides some practical strategies to address them. "It's time to let go of the 'this is the way we have always done it' way of thinking.
