VPN Plus+ ExclusiveNo Pain is ALL Gain!October 8, 2025In this session: Stephanie Johnson, BAS, CVT, VTS, (Anesthesia & Analgesia), (Dentistry), discusses various pain management techniques for veterinary dentistry patients. The importance of multi-modal pain management before, during, and after dentistry procedures will be discussed. This lecture will discuss the pharmacology of different agents including opioids, NSAIDs, and regional anesthesia.
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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+ ExclusiveAnalgesia in Small Mammals: Case Studies for Pain ManagementSeptember 25, 2025In this session: Sarah Ozawa, DVM, Dipl. ACZM, discusses updates on analgesia in small mammals focusing on medication selection and practical application. As analgesia is commonly included in procedures, this lecture also covers aspects of small mammal anesthesia or sedation.
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+ ExclusiveFrom Marlboro Men to Barbie pink: the gender flip in vet medSeptember 17, 2025By Patty Khuly, VMD, MBAWe all know it’s true: Some clients won’t take advice from women the same way they would from men. Within the profession, gender balance might even help alleviate burnout: With more diverse problem-solving approaches, team dynamics improve, and everyone’s burden gets lifted.
VPN Plus+ ExclusivePain Management for Chronic DiseaseSeptember 16, 2025In this session: Tamara Grubb, DVM, PhD, CVMA, CVPP, DACVAA, addresses effective treatment of chronic pain in animals often requires administering both traditional and ‘nontraditional’ analgesics, along with nonpharmacologic techniques. The importance of the patient’s team (caregiver or owner, technician, veterinarian, etc.) in identifying and managing its pain is stressed.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveOctober pet- and vet-related holidaysSeptember 15, 2025Sure, this is the month for those divisive PSLs, but October is packed with pet-related celebrations—five days just for dogs and cats (including those extra timely black cats!), special recognition for reptiles and farm animals, and even an entire week dedicated to our veterinary industry. It’s also the perfect time to “make fetch happen” with its own day!
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+ ExclusiveDiagnostic Testing for Feline GI Disease: From Laboratory Tests to Review of Histopathology ResultSeptember 10, 2025In this session: Maria Jugan, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM), walks you through a case of a cat presenting with chronic gastrointestinal signs in a stepwise manner, looking at diagnostic testing in each stage. It starts with the initial evaluation and tests used to both confirm primary GI disease and noninvasively assess disease severity, with tools readily available to primary practitioners. It progresses to more focused testing to localize disease and evaluate for non-GI disease that cannot be achieved through initial screening. It concludes with reviewing the case’s histopathology results.
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.
