Uptick in MMVD and TEER for canine heart surgeries

April 9, 2026

Once rare and little known, myxomatous mitral valve disease and mitral transcatheter edge-to-edge repair are becoming more mainstream.

Heartworm hotspots, expanding risk areas identified in latest report

April 9, 2026

New data from the American Heartworm Society (AHS) indicate that while the highest infection rates remain concentrated in the southern United States, heartworm cases are continuing to emerge in previously lower-risk regions across the country.

Feline Cardiac Emergencies

VetCE Virtual available for viewing; get CE credit
In 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.

Delivering holistic care for heartworm patients

April 9, 2026

Strict activity restrictions are essential in heartworm treatment for dogs. Success depends on various factors, including safe confinement and welfare.

Diagnosis and Treatment of Common Arrhythmias

VetCE Virtual available for viewing; get CE credit
In 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.

Why your identity as a veterinarian should not define you

April 9, 2026

"Here’s when we have to learn—the hard way—that who we are and what we do are not synonymous ... It made our mistakes more intensely personal, our feelings of failure more acute, and our successes less believable, less satisfying.""

6 ways to strengthen feline heartworm awareness

April 9, 2026

Replace myths with facts during National Heartworm Awareness Month—and keep conversations going year-round.

How an integrated ecosystem helps improve data management

April 9, 2026

Learn how the monitoring ecosystem can help continue to improve data management in the clinic and provide more benefits for patients and veterinarians.