VPN Plus+ ExclusiveYou're the new practice manager—now what?March 4, 2026I sought out some management CE and signed up for the Veterinary Hospital Manager’s Association’s (VHMA) annual conference, and it was a meeting specifically for veterinary managers with real content that pertained to our everyday jobs. Not only did I learn about building a budget for your practice and how to engage our clients on social media, but I also learned I wasn’t alone in a job that can feel very isolated. I found a group of like-minded professionals who had been where I was and lived to tell the tale!
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VPN Plus+ ExclusiveThe ultimate guide to navigating CHF emergency cases, part 2February 27, 2026Because we are focusing on emergency medical management, we will prioritize patients requiring comprehensive care, including oxygen therapy and hospitalization. However, for those with less severe disease or for owners who do not want to pursue hospitalization, the same principles can be used, modified, and adapted to meet the needs of your patients and pet owners.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveThe ultimate guide to navigating CHF emergency cases, part 1February 12, 2026For those who handle emergencies much less frequently and don’t thrive on adrenaline rushes and potentially life-or-death decision-making, respiratory distress patients can be scary. Feeling confident in your ability to distinguish primary lung disease from primary cardiac disease from other underlying, likely systemic conditions improves self-efficacy and, ultimately, health outcomes for patients and pet parents alike.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveUnraveling pelvic limb dysfunction in a young canine patientJanuary 21, 2026This article features a puppy with an acute, progressive onset of pelvic limb dysfunction. The purpose of this article is to guide the reader through: 1)The process of determining the affected anatomic region 2) Generating a list of differential diagnoses 3) Determining the diagnostic plan 4) Formulating treatment options
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveFlea protection for cats and dogs more than just a FADJanuary 16, 2026This re-emerging pathogen is commonly referred to as cat flea typhus, R. felis rickettsiosis, or flea-borne spotted fever, with the first documented human cases in 2000. Clinical signs of Rickettsial felis infection in people generally present with typical flu-like symptoms such as headache, fever, and muscle aches/pains. The cat flea is a confirmed biological vector with the ability to transmit vertically throughout 12 generations sans taking a meal.
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.
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.
