VPN Plus+ ExclusiveCut through the noise: Making EBVM work in everyday practiceDecember 3, 2025By engaging in evidence-based practices, we improve the care we provide our patients using recommendations and guidelines developed by specialists and those with the expertise to synthesize the evidence. Gone are the days when we simply prescribed something because that was how we had always done it. Instead, it is our responsibility to base our prescribing practices, procedural care, and other medical and surgical applications upon sound, trustworthy medical information.
SPONSORED CONTENTA Modern Approach to Parasite PreventionWith evolving parasite threats, traditional preventatives may not be enough. Discover how innovation is changing the landscape of protection. + Learn More
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveCaring for guide dogsNovember 24, 2025At Guiding Eyes, we operate two full-service veterinary hospitals: one on our main campus in Yorktown Heights, New York, and another at our Canine Development Center in Patterson, New York. Both facilities are staffed by veterinarians, licensed veterinary technicians, and administrative staff who manage medical care for dogs across the breeding, puppy, and training programs.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveMust-have disaster preparedness tips for your patients and practiceNovember 6, 2025Why would floods, e.g., from heavy rain or snow melt or flash floods, be of great concern to veterinarians? Should it be? Veterinarians and the knowledge we possess provide a valuable key One Health asset in disaster preparedness and response plans to mitigate numerous animal-related hazards that arise due to flooding.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveDiagnosis is key to treating canine osteoarthritisOctober 28, 2025Neuromuscular issues, including degenerative nerve conditions, may mimic the symptoms of osteoarthritis, especially in older dogs. For example, an older Labrador retriever with neuromuscular disease and lameness or a weak back end may be misdiagnosed with osteoarthritis if X-rays are not taken.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveYou may think you are 'just' an assistant, but you are a leaderOctober 14, 2025If you think your role is too small, too behind the scenes, too under the radar to matter, you are wrong. The people you serve don’t see your title. They feel your presence. The pets you handle don’t care about your name badge. They remember how you treated them. The teammates around you aren’t inspired by your job description. They’re inspired by your attitude.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveReptile basics 101: Tips and veterinary insightsOctober 9, 2025Quite often, a failure in nutrition, environmental conditions, or inadequate enrichment leads to health problems that bring these animals into the clinic. Sadly, routine annual care goes by the wayside, and we often only get to help these species when it may be too late. Knowing some basics and how to educate a new reptile pet owner out of the gate may help prevent numerous health problems down the line.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveFrom play to collapse: recognizing narcolepsy in dogsOctober 1, 2025Primary narcolepsy is an incurable but manageable condition in dogs. Medications to address daytime sleepiness, such as amphetamine, are uncommonly utilized in canine narcolepsy patients because it does not appear to be necessary to treat daytime sleepiness in dogs as it is in people.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveEmpowering collaborative conversations for a better practiceSeptember 24, 2025Rather than a single “gold standard” treatment plan that’s typically more expensive, it’s helpful to offer clients a continuum of options, ranging from essential, lower-cost interventions to more advanced diagnostics and treatments. It’s not about compromising care; it’s about meeting clients where they are, engaging in transparent communication, and making informed, shared decisions.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveThe need-to-know latest on canine leptospirosis vaccinationsSeptember 11, 2025Due to the contagious nature of leptospirosis and its higher-than-previously understood prevalence, as well as its often indistinct clinical presentation, modifications have been implemented in vaccine recommendations.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveBeyond Itchy Pet Awareness Month: turning awareness into actionSeptember 2, 2025Recognizing dermatologic disease as a welfare issue reframes the conversation from treating a “nuisance” problem to addressing a legitimate source of suffering. Skin allergies don’t just affect pets, they weigh heavily on the families who love them.
