VPN Plus+ ExclusiveMoving with cats tipsDecember 5, 2024Moving to a new home is one of those things that can be both stressful AND exciting. For clients with cats, there is an extra layer of things to consider to minimize that stress for confused kitties. This infographic gives tips on how to make the process more feline-friendly, from before the move to once a new address is officially home.
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VPN Plus+ ExclusiveA New Way to See an Old Disease: Updates on Canine and Feline OsteoarthritisDecember 4, 2024In this session: Kristin Kirkby Shaw, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVS, DACVSMR, reviews the latest information regarding OA prevalence in dogs and cats, provides tips for how to recognize and diagnose OA and OA pain as early as possible, discusses how to engage the entire veterinary healthcare team (including the caregiver) in management, and discusses how to develop an effective plan of care.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveGeriatric Globes: Best Practices for Treating Ophthalmic Disease in Senior Dogs and CatsNovember 25, 2024In this session: Seth Eaton, VMD, DACVO, lists the most common eye diseases presenting in geriatric dogs and cats, with a focus on those best practices for management and techniques to preserve vision and/or comfort in our aged small animal patients.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveHow Old is "Too Old:" Anesthesia for the Geriatric PatientNovember 22, 2024In this session: Tasha McNerney, BS, CVT, CVPP, VTS, provides a comprehensive overview of veterinary anesthesia for geriatric patients, starting with an introduction to the unique physiological changes and considerations in older animals.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveTech Talk: 8 steps to create a positive culture and 5 benefitsNovember 21, 2024By Jamie Rauscher, LVTNAVTA president details the importance of fostering a positive culture of learning and growth in veterinary practices, provides practical steps for implementation, and discusses the benefits this culture can bring to both the staff and the practice as a whole.
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.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveDecember pet- and vet-related calendarNovember 13, 2024Christmas, Hannukah, and Kwanzaa will be the December focus for many. Looking for a nondenominational holiday party idea? There's Festivus and Winter Solstice. Plus, National Ugly Sweater Day is on a Friday -- have a contest in the clinic for clients and pets (post on socials!) and one for staff after hours (maybe don't post to socials...). Mutts, horses, and zoo animals each have their own day to round out the month.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveNeed better work-life balance? Get a hobby!November 8, 2024By Patty Khuly, VMD, MBABefore you know it, the only meaningful, nonveterinary skills you possess get relegated to those you might accumulate via YouTube osmosis and Discovery Channel pseudoscience. None of us wants that. So, in the hopes of improving the collective veterinary psyche, I offer you this list of vet-adjacent hobbies as my veterinary public service for the month.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveA Tale Of Three Tails: Abnormal Repetitive Behaviors In DogsNovember 6, 2024In this session: Julia Albright, MA, DVM, DACVB, discusses common differentials and treatment plans, including management, medications, and behavior modification for common canine repetitive behaviors.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveLand of Confusion: Cognitive Dysfunction in Cats and DogsOctober 30, 2024In this session: There are more than 30 million middle-aged dogs and 76 million mature cats in the U.S. As our pets pass middle age and more into their senior years we can see sensory decline, cognitive change, physical health changes, and limitations in mobility. Amy Learn, VMD, DACVB, covers how to recognize how these changes affect our pets and determine the best ways to help them.
