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.
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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+ ExclusiveGo from a 'general practice' to 'go-to practice' with unique offeringsMay 14, 2026We’ve also seen a shift in the type of applicants we attract. Candidates who are passionate about specific areas; whether they are rehabilitation, acupuncture, or advanced anesthesia, are drawn to practices where they can explore those interests. They seek out our hospital directly from school or after working in other clinics and feeling that day-to-day grind burnout.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveDiagnosing CCDS depends on first establishing definitionsApril 29, 2026Olby’s interest in canine cognitive health and cognitive dysfunction spurred her decision to create diagnostic standards for CCDS due to the difficulties primary veterinarians were experiencing in discerning CCDS from normal aging in dogs.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveRecognizing animal abuse and One Health concernsApril 24, 2026In cases where you suspect hoarding is playing a role in any negligent animal care, getting animal control (or related entities) involved, as well as law enforcement and public health representatives, is paramount because the health of the individual and anyone else living in the home, as well as the animals, is at great risk. Ultimately, it is a true One Health risk, with environmental concerns in the home, and animal and human health challenges.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveUptick in MMVD and TEER for canine heart surgeriesApril 9, 2026Increased awareness and availability of open-heart mitral valve repair surgery and the more recent advent of TEER are among the most exciting changes in cardiology in the past decade, says Emily Karlin, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology), assistant clinical professor in the department of clinical sciences at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, where the TEER procedure has been performed since January 2023.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveWhen to induce vomitingMarch 25, 2026Given the ever-increasing availability of OTC medications, chemicals (e.g., fertilizers, rodenticides, chemotherapeutic agents), prescription medications, foods, the legalization of marijuana in many jurisdictions, illicit drugs, and more toxic substances that can wreak havoc on our pets, cognizance of these threats and education of clients to minimize risks remains part of our duty as veterinarians 365 days a year.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveMust-know tips to anesthetize pediatric patientsMarch 13, 2026Pediatric patients can be a challenge during anesthesia. Their response to drugs is often unpredictable, they may become hypoglycemic if fasted, and they often experience hypotension during anesthesia. In order to become comfortable with anesthetizing pediatric patients, it is helpful to understand how they differ from healthy adults.
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!
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.
