VPN Plus+ ExclusiveWhen is a canine seizure a brain tumor?March 24, 2023The neurological exam can be broken into hands-off and hands-on sections. In a patient with seizures, and, therefore by default, a neurolocalization of the prosencephalon, evaluating the patient’s mentation, how they navigate the room, postural reactions, and cranial nerve testing will be the most informative parts of the exam.
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Vet gets assist from students, satellite dishApril 1, 2023When it came time to treat a small wound on Godzilla’s foot, Dr. Ghidorah had a unique solution. “Since we don’t have a cone that’s big enough to fit you, we’re going to use this satellite dish to keep you from licking your wound,” she said, requesting several students assist in putting on the makeshift cone.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveSteps to a Comprehensive Oral Health Assessment and TreatmentMarch 23, 2023In this session, Mary L. Berg, BS, LATG, RVT, VTS (Dentistry), covers the necessary steps to perform a Complete Oral Health Assessment and Treatment COHAT, understand the need to clean the entire tooth, and all the treatments available to halt disease progression. It will also include tips to make the cleaning procedure more efficient.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveIs it time for the U.S. to go Dutch?March 16, 2023By Patty Khuly, VMD, MBAAs veterinary professionals, we’re on the front lines of this debate. We know exactly how certain physical traits translate physiology to pathology. Of course, it is not just the brachycephalics. We see the influence of breed-related genetic disease multiple times every single day, often many times per patient. We see it so often that, like frogs in a pot, we have become mostly inured to it.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveApril pet- and vet-related calendarMarch 15, 2023Looking for new ideas for clinic specials or social media posts? April has tons of options! Consider partnering with a local shelter or rescue for National Volunteer Week. Or run a microchipping promotion for National Pet ID Week. You can also do tie-ins related to National Heartworm Awareness Month or Hairball Awareness Day -- and many others! Use this calendar to schedule photo contests, social medial posts, or just display it in your waiting room for clients to learn something fun.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveDental Nerve Blocks for Zen AnesthesiaMarch 15, 2023Stefanie Perry, CVT, explores the different site and drug choices to perform safe dental nerve blocks in dogs and cats by identifying risk factors, adverse effects, and contraindications.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveA detailed look at ultrasound and vision – Part 1March 9, 2023The consistently best results for your practice depend on your ability to thoroughly investigate key issues surrounding the ultrasound machine, those who drive it, and those who indirectly utilize it. Rapid selection of an ultrasound machine, or one given to you in a lab deal without thorough investigation, more often than not leads to suboptimal utilization and frustration in your clinical sonography curve and implementation. It may even result in machine quiescence in practice.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveHealing through farm or pharma?March 3, 2023If insufficient research exists for a particular herb or herbal mixture, then how can you confidently prescribe it for patients? If an animal experiences an untoward outcome and a client complains to the veterinary board, who does the agency contact? You. Without scientific evidence available to defend your approach, claiming to be “certified” in a field such as Chinese herbal medicine may fall flat without facts to back up what you learned to do.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveRaising Resilience: How to Avoid Compassion Fatigue, Burnout, and Moral DistressFebruary 28, 2023In this session Sarah Wooten, DVM, CVJ, defines compassion fatigue, moral distress, and occupational burnout. She covers the relationship between these monsters and strategies that, if practiced, will consistently protect you and your organization from all three.
VPN Plus+ ExclusivePet Poison Hazards InfographicFebruary 23, 2023Is this plant safe? Is this food toxic? If you had a nickel for every time a client asked this, right? Here is an infographic to help! It also provides signs clients should look for to indicate possible poisoning, as well as a reminder to enter the contact info for an emergency clinic in their phone now, before they need it.
