VPN Plus+ ExclusiveNon-Surgical Treatment Options for Pyometra and Pregnancy TerminationDecember 26, 2025Bruce Christensen, DVM, MS, DACT, discusses reasons for considering medical options over surgical spay for cases of canine pyometra and pregnancy termination. Dr. Christensen will then explain the available medical treatment options including protocols, efficacy, and side effects. These include prostaglandins, dopamine agonists, steroids, and progesterone receptor blockers.
Education Center - SponsoredA New Way Forward in Canine Osteoarthritis: Targeting Pain and Inflammation at Its Sourceby • Exubrion Therapeutics The traditional approach to canine osteoarthritis (OA) has largely focused on treatments such as NSAIDs, joint supplements, stem cell, PRP, and anti-nerve growth factor (anti-NGF) injections. This raises a critical question: What if we could do more than manage symptoms? What if we could target the inflammation driving the disease?
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveTech Talk: What new vet tech hires need most in their first 90 daysDecember 24, 2025By Beckie Mossor, BIS, MPA, RVTThe truth is simple: early success for new credentialed veterinary technicians isn’t about toughness; it’s about thoughtful, compassionate structure. When we build systems that honor what new grads truly need, we don’t just retain employees: We build empowered professionals who stay, grow, and ultimately become the mentors the next generation deserves.
Holidays bring rise in pet emergencies, insurance data showsDecember 23, 2025An analysis of one million insured pets show the sharp increase in pet health emergencies during the holidays, with claims rising 182 percent in the final two weeks of the year and average treatment costs reaching about $814. Learn more about what to warn pet owners about this season.
FDA conditionally approves drug for New World screwworm infestation in dogsDecember 23, 2025The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conditionally approves Credelio Quattro-CA1 for treating New World screwworm (NWS) infestations in young dogs and puppies.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveWhat do you tell clients who complain about prices?December 16, 2025By Patty Khuly, VMD, MBASure, it’s complex, multifactorial, and not any one individual’s doing. I get this, but I absolutely believe it will be our profession’s undoing. Moreover, it’ll happen partly because we as veterinary professionals have all been at least a little guilty of willingly participating in the process.
Canine parvo preventative gets full USDA approvalDecember 16, 2025The product, now approved as a therapeutic for canine parvovirus, marks the first USDA-approved treatment for the disease beyond supportive care and will be marketed under the name Trutect.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveLess Fear, More Hope: How Research is Driving New Strategies in Hemangiosarcoma Treatment and PreventionDecember 11, 2025In this session: Antonella Borgatti, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Oncology), DECVIM-CA, enlightens attendees with original research from the University of Minnesota on eBAT, a first-in-class bispecific targeted angiotoxin. eBAT is designed to selectively eliminate tumor cells and tumor-initiating cells, offering dual potential as both a therapeutic and preventive option in high-risk canine populations.
FDA conditionally approves drug for treatment of New World screwworm in cattleDecember 8, 2025The fluralaner topical solution is for the prevention and treatment of infestations caused by New World screwworm (Cochliomyia hominivorax) larvae (myiasis), as well as for the treatment and control of cattle fever tick (Rhipicephalus microplus).
300 cases of dog food recalled due to potential plastic contaminationDecember 8, 2025According to the recall announced by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the product was distributed to pet stores in 14 states in the U.S., and in the Province of Ontario, Canada.
What's ahead for veterinary pharmaDecember 8, 2025Let’s take a look at new drugs reshaping veterinary care and offering breakthrough treatments for chronic conditions and previously untreatable diseases.
