VPN Plus+ ExclusiveApril pet- and vet-related holidaysMarch 12, 2025April is hopping with things to promote in the practice, from National Pet Day to ID tags to Hairball Awareness Day – and many others! Sample media post templates are below for your convenience. Use this calendar to schedule photo contests, social medial posts, or just display it in your waiting room for clients to learn something fun.
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VPN Plus+ ExclusiveTips to prevent dog bitesMarch 7, 2025No client wants to think their dog might bite someone. But with WHO estimating more than 10 million dog bites annually, somebodies dogs are doing some biting. This infographic reminds clients what to do to help prevent "the bite stuff," whether it's with a brand new rescue/pup, an existing pet, or a dog they meet out and about.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveAngling for Great Intraoral Dental RadiographsMarch 6, 2025In this session: Stefanie Perry, CVT, VTS (Dentistry), presents a logical and step-by-step approach to intraoral dental radiographs. It takes the geometry out of choosing angles and identifies a few key components of how to take diagnostic images. With a few tips and tricks, it outlines the positioning for each view in dogs and cats.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveTech Talk: Unionization in the veterinary industryFebruary 27, 2025By Beckie Mossor, MPA, RVTUnionization in the veterinary industry is not a new concept, but it has gained increased attention in recent years. A few pioneering practices have successfully unionized, marking a shift in how the veterinary community views worker advocacy.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveRabbit and Rodent DentistryFebruary 26, 2025In this session: Olivia Petritz, DVM, DACZM, comprehensively covers what you need to know about the dental anatomy of guinea pigs, chinchillas, and rabbits. Learn about the latest diagnostic techniques and effective treatment options to ensure your beloved herbivorous patients stay happy and healthy.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveBite Check: Detecting Malocclusions in Dogs and CatsFebruary 20, 2025In this session: Denise Rollings, CVT, VTS (Dentistry), begins by defining what constitutes a normal occlusion in both dogs and cats, then addressing the various classes of malocclusions, helping veterinary professionals accurately identify and differentiate these conditions. Finally, Rollings will explore the appropriate treatment options for each class of malocclusion, ensuring you can provide the best care for your patients. Malocclusions can be recognized by technicians, and we can play a vital role in helping our patients live a pain-free life.
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+ ExclusiveMarch pet- and vet-related holidaysFebruary 13, 2025From days focusing on cats, puppies, K9 veterans and valued employees, March is hopping with things to celebrate. This month also includes Easter and a reminder for the time change! Now featuring social media post templates!
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveThe fight between generalists vs. specialistsFebruary 12, 2025By Patty Khuly, VMD, MBAWho does the heavy lifting in veterinary medicine? I argue it’s the generalists vs. specialists who do the bulk of the work and make the biggest difference in the lives of animals. They treat more than just the tippy top of the iceberg of patients who enjoy the great luck of belonging to those who can fork over $10,000 for a TPLO or $20,000 for spinal surgery.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveApproach to Acute Respiratory Distress in CatsFebruary 11, 2025In this session: Being presented with a cat in acute respiratory distress can be distressing for us. Claire Sharp, BSc, BVMS, MS, DACVECC, reviews a simple and systematic approach to diagnosing and treating cats in respiratory distress. The focus is on localizing the problem within the respiratory tract, which allows targeted diagnostics and early treatment.
