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.
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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.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveA step-by-step photo guide to crown amputationsAugust 19, 2025Jan Bellows, DVM, DIPL, AVDC, ABVP, with detailed steps and images on crown amputation-assisted extractions. This method prioritizes anatomical respect, surgical visibility, and patient safety while reducing procedural time and stress for the practitioner.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveFire safety isn't optional in veterinary practiceAugust 7, 2025While Pet Fire Safety Day is July 15, and National Fire Prevention Week is October 5-11, 2025, fire prevention and preparedness in the event of a fire are crucial 365 days a year. Many people may see prevention strategies and staff training as ancillary, less important than veterinary-related education, and even boring. However, waiting until an emergency strikes to realize the need for pre-planning, staff awareness, and training is too late.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveThe role of vets in animal-assisted interventionsJuly 16, 2025Animal-assisted interventions (AAIs) employ this HAB, incorporating animals into health interventions that blend contemporary medicine with holistic approaches to enhance outcomes and quality of life. Veterinarians serve a key role in ensuring the safety of these programs and the health and safety of the animal participants, working together with various professionals and volunteers to ensure success.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveBreaking down barriers to the feline veterinary care crisisJuly 2, 2025Veterinarians have reported treatment delays or cessation among cats suffering from major health conditions, with dental issues and obesity being the most common. Additionally, more than one in three veterinarians report that mobility issues and kidney or urinary issues have gone untreated in cats.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveA novel treatment for canine osteoarthritisJune 26, 2025Effectively managing canine osteoarthritis must instead be approached as a lifelong commitment focused on both managing pain and decreasing inflammation. This two-pronged attack is essential. If only the pain is treated but not the underlying inflammation, the disease is allowed to progress unchecked and debilitation is likely.
