VPN Plus+ ExclusiveNutritional Management of Comorbidities in CatsMay 29, 2026In this session: Kara Burns addresses how selecting the most suitable diet for a feline patient involves thoroughly evaluating their nutritional needs, understanding the nutrients involved in managing disease conditions, and knowledge of nutritional profiles available in helping to manage the disease conditions.
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VPN Plus+ ExclusiveChronic Otitis Externa: Strategies for Better CareMay 22, 2026In this session: Valerie Fadok, DVM, PhD., DACVD (Dermatology), discusses an approach to chronic otitis externa or recurrent otitis to help prevent progression to the end-stage ear.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveRenal Disease - Protecting the Kidneys During General AnesthesiaMay 12, 2026In this session: Kris Kruse Elliott, DVM, PhD, DACVAA, reviews peri-anesthetic management of patients with pre-existing renal disease with an emphasis on protecting renal function through careful planning for anesthesia, monitoring of the anesthetized patient and individualized fluid therapy. She discusses acute vs. chronic disease, core anesthetic priorities, fluid therapy, and perioperative management of patients with renal disease.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveAvian Anesthesia BasicsMay 8, 2026n this session: Emi Knafo, DVM, Dipl. ACZM, discusses avian anesthesia, covering avian respiratory anatomy, basic anesthesia equipment, principles of safe anesthesia, as well as some guidelines and recommendations for anesthetic and analgesic protocols.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveTiny Hearts, Big Problems: Cardiovascular Disease in Zoological Companion AnimalsApril 22, 2026In this session: Sarah Ozawa, DVM, DACZM, reviews a select number of cardiovascular diseases in zoological companion animal species, such as rabbits, bearded dragons, and parrots in a case-based format. This lecture will focus on the disease types, etiology (if known!) and key anatomical differences of these species. We will also discuss any differences in diagnosis from dogs and cats and discuss treatment options or preventive measures if available.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveUpdates in Reptile DermatologyApril 16, 2026In this session: Olivia Petritz, DVM, DACZM, reviews clinically relevant anatomy of reptile skin and adnexal structures, common infectious and non-infectious dermatologic diseases of reptiles, and recently published treatments for these disease conditions.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveDiagnosis and Treatment of Common ArrhythmiasMarch 27, 2026In this session: Allison Gagnon, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Cardiology), helps veterinarians confidently use the ECG in everyday canine and feline practice in this practical, case-based session. Attendees will learn when to perform an ECG, how to obtain high-quality tracings, and how to identify common arrhythmias and conduction abnormalities. ECG waveforms, measurements, and mean electrical axis will be reviewed with a focus on clinical relevance, including how findings guide diagnosis and treatment decisions. The session concludes with real ECG examples to reinforce rhythm recognition and interpretation skills.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveFeline Cardiac EmergenciesMarch 10, 2026In this session: Cardiac emergencies are common in the veterinary ER and like most things involving cats – cardiac issues present special challenges. The most common cardiac emergencies in cats are feline atrial thromboembolism, congestive heart failure, and arrhythmias. Melissa Evans, LVT, CVT, VTS (ECC), reviews cardiac anatomy and physiology before moving on to discuss the specific disease processes. Evans will also examine the difficulties faced in cats with cardiac disease and how to manage them.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveSafe Sedation and Anesthesia of Patients with Cardiac DiseaseMarch 5, 2026n this session: Patients with cardiac disease present unique sedation and anesthesia challenges. Kris Kruse-Elliott, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVAA, discusses the peri-anesthetic considerations that are useful in developing a sedation and general anesthesia plan. She also addresses planning and patient preparation from pre-hospital admission through discharge to home.
VPN Plus+ ExclusivePutting the 'Fun' in Fundus: Examining the Posterior Segment of the EyeFebruary 19, 2026In this session: Anne Metzler, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVO, describes techniques for examination of the retina and optic nerve with a goal of differentiating pathologic changes from normal variations. A brief overview of species-specific variation in retinal and optic nerve anatomy is also provided.
