VPN Plus+ ExclusiveSurgical Conditions of the Equine FootVetCE Virtual available for viewing; get CE creditIn this session: Participants can expect to learn about a variety of surgical conditions of the equine foot from Jenna Young, DVM, Dipl. ACVS (Large Animal). Typical presentation, diagnosis, treatment options, surgical techniques, and prognosis will be discussed for each condition. Topics will include trauma to the hoof, septic pedal osteitis, keratoma, canker, quittor, bone cysts, and fractures.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveBasics of Triage and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation in Zoological Companion AnimalsVetCE Virtual available for viewing; get CE creditIn this session: Do you have a fear of the emergency rabbit, bearded dragon, or parrot? Sarah Ozawa, DVM, Dipl. ACZM, goes over basic principles of triage and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in exotics/zoological companion animal (ZCA) species. You will gain information and tools to help you feel more comfortable handling initial triage in these species. Additionally, Dr. Ozawa discusses similarities (which are many!) and differences to CPR in ZCA species highlighting anatomic and physiologic differences between small mammals, reptiles, and birds.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveYou're My Hero: Smoke InhalationVetCE Virtual available for viewing; get CE creditIn this session: Picture the scene—the door to the treatment room opens….a fireman in full gear walks in, carrying a cat in his arms, oxygen mask held to its face. This everyday hero has saved the patient from the fire, but now it’s up to you! Karen M. Roach, RVT, VTS (ECC) addresses the following: What damage can be caused from smoke inhalation and thermal burns? What can you expect to see? What do you monitor for? What will you be treating for? What are the chances you can save this patient?
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveFeline Acute Kidney InjuryVetCE Virtual available for viewing; get CE creditIn this session: Acute kidney injury (AKI) in a cat can be a devastating condition. Ashlie Saffire, DVM, Dipl. ABVP (Feline Practice), reviews the causes of AKI, its diagnosis and distinguishing differences from chronic kidney disease, and how to develop a treatment plan. We will also work through some example cases that can be used for future reference.
VPN Plus+ ExclusivePurr-fectly Balanced: Navigating Feline Obesity & Wellness through Nutritional CareVetCE Virtual available for viewing; get CE creditIn this session: Julie Churchill, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Nutrition) addresses why pet weight management programs can be so difficult. Tools for feline obesity prevention and wellness are also covered, as well as how to engage the entire team.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveFeline-Focused Anesthesia & AnalgesiaVetCE Virtual available for viewing; get CE creditIn this session: The phrase “cats are not small dogs” is true in almost all aspects, including in their needs for anesthesia and acute pain management. Tamara Grubb, DVM, PhD, DACVAA, addresses specific approaches for feline anesthesia and controlling acute pain.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveThe Eye is the Window: Ocular Manifestations of Systemic DiseaseVetCE Virtual available for viewing; get CE creditIn this session: Anne Metzler, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVO, discusses ocular lesions can be clues to underlying systemic disease. On the flip side, systemic disease can result in ophthalmic pathology ranging from incidental to vision-threatening. Comprehensive physical and ophthalmic examination will lead to the most complete assessment of a patient’s health. Knowledge of ocular manifestations of systemic disease facilitates forming differential and definitive diagnoses, as well as support patient vision and ocular health.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveCanine Corneal Opacities—Ulcers and More!VetCE Virtual available for viewing; get CE creditIn this session: Georgina Newbold, DVM, DACVO, provides a brief review of the normal corneal anatomy and a broad overview of abnormalities that can occur within the cornea. The focus will be on common canine diseases that can lead to corneal opacities. The section on nonulcerative keratitis describes and provides treatment plans for chronic superficial keratitis (pannus), immune-mediated keratitis, pigmentary keratopathies, corneal degeneration, and corneal dystrophy. The final section will be a brief overview of medical management for complicated corneal ulcers.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveSmall Ruminants 101 for Small Animal PractitionersVetCE Virtual available for viewing; get CE creditIn this session: Pippa Gibbons, BVetMed (Hons), MS, DACVIM (LA), MRCVS DipVetEd, discusses basic small ruminant medicine, herd management, and case work up. Emphasis will be on the individual or small herd/flocks that may present to small animal practitioners. Legal drug use is also discussed. Collection of diagnostic samples with videos are shown.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveCommon Avian EmergenciesVetCE Virtual available for viewing; get CE credit In 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