VPN Plus+ ExclusiveUnderstanding the relationship between veterinarians, animal abuse, and One HealthApril 16, 2025Identifying an abused animal may help prevent the abuse or neglect of a human family member, friend, or even a stranger. This is a genuine One Health concern. Environmental factors, in addition to human and animal risk factors, play a role in the development of cruelty/neglect, and our veterinary intervention may save lives.
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VPN Plus+ ExclusiveThe ULTIMATE guide to movement disorders in dogs and catsApril 11, 2025Through 4K words, four charts and six videos, Dr Susan Arnold provides an incredibly comprehensive guide on movement disorders, including their proposed etiologies, affected species and breeds, phenotypes, diagnostic workup, and treatments. It also covers the features a clinician can use to distinguish a movement disorder from seizures, the most common alternative diagnosis for movement disorders.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveYour essential guide to xylitol poisoning in dogsMarch 19, 2025While some people see benefits in the use of xylitol, others may develop GI upset, or as we see in dogs, much more severe concerns may arise. Xylitol is toxic to all dogs, with the risk of profound hypoglycemia and hepatic necrosis of key considerations. (Let clients know, too, some manufacturers use the term “birch sugar,” for xylitol on their labels.)
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveThe Lyme-positive dog: Is it necessary to treat a blue dot?February 19, 2025So, do we treat all 9.55 percent that test positive, even if they are asymptomatic and testing confirms exposure but cannot tell us which ones will, if ever, develop clinical signs? That is a lot of antibiotics to doll out for often asymptomatic patients. Sadly, because the disease is not reportable in animals, we have a much less clear picture of the true incidence of clinical cases than in human medicine, which also has significant underreporting concerns.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveOvercoming the neurologic disease severity-prognosis mismatch – Part twoFebruary 7, 2025What is your perspective on the severity of Pablo’s traumatic brain injury? The practitioner is directed toward several important parts of his examination that could be misinterpreted. What about Bear's injuries?
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveOvercoming the neurologic disease severity-prognosis mismatch – part 1January 23, 2025As practitioners, we often correlate the severity of presentation with prognosis. Although the prognosis of many neurologic diseases is correlated with the severity of signs, there are many important exceptions. These are referred to in this article as “severity-prognosis mismatch” conditions.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveFrom recurrence to relief: managing canine otitis externaJanuary 15, 2025Otitis externa is inflammation of the ear canal, often accompanied by secondary bacterial or yeast infections. It is a common reason for pet owners to seek veterinary care. Although infections may resolve with treatment, recurrences are frequent if underlying causes are not addressed. Over time, inflammation can cause chronic, irreversible changes, making management increasingly difficult.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveHow the 7-step Pathway to Accountability can transform your teamJanuary 1, 2025The Pathway to Accountability is a seven-step process designed to set your receptionist (and other team members) up for success. While not every situation requires all seven steps, you’ll find them invaluable for tackling the more challenging and complicated expectations in your practice.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveCooperative care training can boost the HAB and reduce stressDecember 14, 2024Cooperative care training has repeatedly proven itself to me as a step above the rest. Without cooperative care training, I do not know where I would be today with my dog. Jasmine, aka Jazzy, a now over five-and-a-half-year-old female spayed German shepherd, Labrador, goofball mixed-breed dog, gives my life meaning. However, she is not without her challenges.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveUsing NSAIDs to rein in performance horse painNovember 15, 2024OA is the leading cause of lameness in more than 60 percent of horses and is a significant concern for those managing the care of performance horses. To combat OA or soft tissue injuries, performance horses are often prescribed NSAIDs to reduce inflammation and pain.
