VPN Plus+ ExclusiveBattling the Bulge: Strategies for Managing Obesity in Veterinary PatientsJuly 19, 2023 In this session, attendees will review current statistics of obesity in dogs and cats including prevalence, contributing factors, and comorbidities. Sarah Wooten, DVM, CVJ, will review the endocrine and inflammatory components of obesity, as well as how to use tools to diagnose obesity. Attendees will also learn how to estimate ideal body weight, calculate RER and amount to feed to achieve ideal weight. We will also cover, important factors in weight loss diets, how to choose the right food, and how to prevent obesity in the first place. Lastly, attendees will be given a 6-step process to easily guide your clients through a successful weight loss program.
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VPN Plus+ ExclusiveManaging Canine Atopic Dermatitis With More Joy and Less FrustrationJuly 13, 2023Valerie Fadok, DVM, PhD, Dipl ACVD, focuses on the keys to success in managing atopic dermatitis. They are developing a proactive treatment plan and providing tools to empower clients. Atopic dermatitis is a forever disease; while we can’t cure it, we can manage it well. We need to set realistic expectations with our clients, and partner with them to improve quality of life for themselves and their pets.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveManaging Dermatology Cases in a Shelter EnvironmentJune 29, 2023The lecture covers: Cover common dermatological conditions encountered in a shelter environment, their treatments, how to handle public perception, and how to properly house contagious and non-contagious conditions.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveA Day in the Life of a DermatologistJune 22, 2023Participants can expect to increase their understanding and level of comfort in the diagnosis, treatment and education of clients on common and less common dermatology disorders of the dog and cat. The goal is to provide participants with a stronger base of knowledge and improve clinical outcomes for their patients.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveChemotherapy Induced Sepsis May 31, 2023Danielle DeCormier, LVT, VTS (Oncology), CFE, goes into detail about sepsis brought on from chemotherapy. It delves into how chemotherapy works on the cells of the body, specifically the white blood cells. It details symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment, as well as how to prevent a second episode.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveMast Cell Tumors: Options for the Primary VeterinarianMay 17, 2023This session: Rachel Venable, DVM, MS, DACVIM, discusses recent advances in testing and treating mast cell disease as well as a review. Mast cell tumors can be challenging to treat. There are many new options available, making it difficult to keep up with the current trends and to know what to do next. Pet owners have many questions and not all have the same goals for the treatment of their pet. This talk focuses on what the primary veterinarian can do from understanding pathology reports and testing to treatments with injectable drugs and surgery. It also reviews prognosis and survival time with the various types of mast cell tumors and treatment pursued.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveIntroduction to Oncology:  Easy Peasy BasicsMay 12, 2023This session: Lindsay Hallman, VTS,  touches on the history of cancer, and chemotherapy, as well as the modern use of chemotherapy in veterinary medicine. The second half of the lecture focuses on common oncological emergencies, hemangiosarcoma, osteosarcoma, mast cell tumors, and lymphoma.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveRecognizing and Preventing In-House Cardiopulmonary ArrestApril 27, 2023Jennifer Lyons, VTS, discusses how to recognize impending cardiopulmonary arrest, what to do if a patient arrests in-house, and how to continue supportive care in the post cardiopulmonary arrest patient.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveEmergency Stabilization for General PractitionersApril 20, 2023In this session, Kate Boatright, VMD, provides general practitioners with a real-world, step-by-step approach to assessing and stabilizing small animal emergency cases. It also addresses considerations for patient transfer to an emergency/specialty hospital, as well as communication tips with emergency clinicians.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveTriage Vet TechnicalitiesApril 6, 2023This session: Alyssa Mages, BS, CVT, covers every aspect of an ER veterinary triage, from input to intake, and informs you how to implement effective triage in your practice. It addresses use for general practices and specialty centers, via telemedicine and in-person. You won’t just be reading a temperature; you will be reading the whole room!
