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+ 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+ 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+ 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+ ExclusiveDiagnosis and New treatment Options for Cats with FIPAugust 27, 2025In this session: Petra Černá, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM), breaks down the key diagnostic tools and testing strategies available in practice to help you confidently recognize all forms of FIP. She also explores the distinctions between feline enteric coronavirus and feline infectious peritonitis virus, the underlying pathogenesis, and the most common clinical signs to watch for.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveUnlocking the Power of Genetic Testing To Revolutionize Detection of Feline Disease August 21, 2025In this session: Ashlie Saffire, DVM, Dipl. ABVP (Feline Practice) reviews the process of genetic testing, how to incorporate genetic testing in practice, and how to prepare caregivers with a plan when mutations are detected.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveUnderstanding and Managing Canine Separation Anxiety: From Diagnosis to TreatmentAugust 13, 2025In this session: Leticia Fanucchi, DVM, PhD, ACVB, delivers an in-depth look at the prevalence, risk factors, and diagnosis of separation anxiety in dogs, along with evidence-based treatment strategies. A real-world case study demonstrates practical application in clinical practice.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveThe Behavior Behind the Bite: Medical and Behavioral Insights into Feline AggressionAugust 6, 2025In this session: Christine Calder, DVM, DACVB, reviews common medical and behavioral causes of feline aggression, emphasizes the importance of a thorough diagnostic approach, and presents key management and treatment strategies. This presentation will help veterinary professionals understand and recognize normal feline behavior and identify early signs of concern.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveWhat Do Cats Want? Tweaking Technique and Environment Can Make Everybody PurrJuly 28, 2025In this session: By rethinking how we interact with felines and trying to see things from their point of view, life becomes less stressful for them, for you, and for your clients. Margie Scherk, DVM, DABVP (Feline), shares information about what triggers to avoid, as well as practical applications, tips, and techniques to manage cats’ environment to support their emotional health and wellbeing.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveRegenerative Medicine for Musculoskeletal DiseaseJuly 9, 2025In this session: David Lane, DVM, ACVSMR, CVSMT, CCRT, CVA, covers using regenerative medicine to treat musculoskeletal disease, including osteoarthritis, tendon, and ligament injuries. He discusses how to combine regenerative medicine with other products for injection into arthritic joints, as well as using a multimodal approach for treating tendon or ligament injury. This information will arm practitioners with a good understanding of how to use regenerative medicine, alone or in combination with other treatments, to address musculoskeletal disease.
