VPN Plus+ ExclusiveCommon Avian EmergenciesApril 3, 2024In this session: Pet birds and backyard chickens often present at emergency with advanced disease as birds commonly hide signs of early illness, consistent with most prey species. Olivia Petritz, DVM, DACZM, reviews common avian emergencies including hemorrhage, seizures, cloacal prolapses, and dyspnea via case examples in parrots and chickens
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VPN Plus+ ExclusiveRabbits in General Practice: Breaking the 'Exotic' SpellMarch 27, 2024In this session: Veronica Gventsadze, DVM, MA, PhD’s course will benefit all team members of a general practice that wants to open its doors to rabbits. Attendees will learn about the rewards of serving rabbit-owning clients, with an emphasis on defining and following each team member’s role and of working in unison, with the understanding that these roles and responsibilities can evolve as the team gains experience.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveThe Science of Medical Massage and Why It Belongs in Your PracticeMarch 20, 2024In this session: Narda G. Robinson, DO, DVM, MS, FAAMA, describes the scientific basis of medical massage and reasons why it belongs in your practiced. In contrast to other forms of massage, medical massage focuses on problems related to a patient’s diagnosis and implements techniques to achieve specific outcomes. It complements conventional medical care by reducing stress, pain, and discomfort as well as facilitating the healing process through neuromodulation, myofascial relaxation, and improved circulation.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveCurrent Literature Review of Cannabinoids for Pain in Veterinary SpeciesMarch 8, 2024In this session: Stephen Niño Cital, RVT, SRA, RLAT, CVPP, VTS (LAM-Res. Anesthesia), discusses our current understanding of cannabinoids and their use for pain management in veterinary species. He also addresses the most current studies from design to results and how this applies to practice.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveVideo series demonstrates testicular block, ovarian block, and diffusion catheterMarch 1, 2024In the Surgical Insights column of the March 2024 issue of Veterinary Practice News, Michael Petty, DVM, addressed how local blocks can be used to prevent pain in spay and neuter procedures. You can read the full article here. In a VPN Plus+ exclusive, Dr. Petty shares three videos to demonstrate his techniques.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveLaser Therapy Master Class: Inflammation and BeyondFebruary 28, 2024In this session: Laser therapy has been used in medicine for a long time, yet in the last decade there has been an explosion of pertinent research. Laurie McCauley, DVM, DACVSMR, CCRT, CVA, CVC, addresses the physiologic effects laser has on the body and move on to look at how and when to use laser therapy, from treating cancer, osteoarthritis, asthma, and so much more. From traumatic brain injuries to a tooth abscess, she will share insight on more ways to utilize your laser with solid research thrown in for fun.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveNovel Treatments for Your Next Challenging Chronic Enteropathy CaseFebruary 14, 2024Adam Rudinksy, DVM, MS, DACVIM, reviews cutting edge approaches to chronic enteropathy management. Chronic enteropathies are heavily prevalent in companion animal practice, however with constantly changing diagnostics and treatments, the journey to clinical response in our patients can be confusing, expensive, and frustrating. The goal of this webinar is to provide clinically relevant information for practical application in clinical practice on how to manage patients with chronic gastrointestinal disease using the latest techniques.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveDiagnosis and Management of CKD in Dogs and CatsFebruary 8, 2024Allison Kendall, DVM, MS, DACVIM, discusses markers for detecting CKD early in dogs and cats, including how to stage and substage CKD according to IRIS guidelines. She will also discuss treatment and management of both CKD and its comorbidities with the goal of preventing progression and improving patient quality of life.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveRecent Advancements in OncologyJanuary 31, 2024In this session: Craig Clifford, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Oncology), describes the latest in the field of oncology, including a chemotherapy sensitivity assay from Imprimed to help guide drug decisions, a new conditionally approved drug for canine lymphoma called Laverdia CA-1, and the use of the oncoK9 liquid biopsy test from PetDx.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveCrash, Boom, Bang! Protocols for Dogs with Sound SensitivityJanuary 24, 2024It is estimated that anywhere from one-third to two-thirds of dogs have noise aversions! If you saw 12 dogs in your hospital each day, four to eight of them are likely to develop noise sensitivities in their lifetime. Not only can a fear of sounds be physiologically and emotionally damaging for dogs, but it can also strain the human-animal relationship. In this session: Debbie Martin, LVT, VTS (Behavior), provides strategies for how to approach and prevent sound sensitivities, including teaching desired coping skills.
