VPN Plus+ ExclusiveDiagnostic Testing for Feline GI Disease: From Laboratory Tests to Review of Histopathology ResultSeptember 10, 2025In this session: Maria Jugan, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM), walks you through a case of a cat presenting with chronic gastrointestinal signs in a stepwise manner, looking at diagnostic testing in each stage. It starts with the initial evaluation and tests used to both confirm primary GI disease and noninvasively assess disease severity, with tools readily available to primary practitioners. It progresses to more focused testing to localize disease and evaluate for non-GI disease that cannot be achieved through initial screening. It concludes with reviewing the case’s histopathology results.
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Industry partnership supports diabetes management in petsSeptember 10, 2025In time for National Pet Diabetes Month in November, the Diabetes PetCare Alliance promotes screening pets and offers free resources to help veterinary professionals better care for patients diagnosed with diabetes mellitus.
USDA details initiative to tackle rural veterinary shortageSeptember 9, 2025This recent announcement reflects the USDA’s commitment to safeguarding animal health, public health, and the U.S. food supply through a stronger veterinary workforce.
Geroscience, senior pet nutrition focus of upcoming global symposiumSeptember 3, 2025Learn more about the 2025 Hill’s Global Symposium and how this year’s event explores nutritional strategies aimed at improving the quality and longevity of life for aging pets.
Brain Teaser: Can you solve this puzzle?September 3, 2025Presentation: A 12-year-old female spayed pitbull with a wound of two months’ duration on the digit.
Florida moves to reclassify xylazine with veterinary exemptionSeptember 2, 2025The change aims to block illicit abuse of the drug without cutting off access for veterinarians, farmers, and ranchers who rely on it for animal care.
New AAHA guidelines emphasize care through a One Health lensSeptember 1, 2025Check out how the guidelines aim to provide a structured framework for collaboration between veterinary and human health professionals.
Illinois enacts expanded title protection law for vet techsAugust 29, 2025Starting Jan. 1, 2026, only state-licensed certified veterinary technicians (CVTs) may use the titles “Certified Veterinary Technician,” “Veterinary Technician,” “Vet Tech,” “VT,” or “Technician” in a veterinary setting.
Science-based canine and feline nutritional advice offered in new eBookAugust 29, 2025Explore the topics covered in the newly launched veterinary handbook, including effective communication tips for discussing nutrition with pet owners.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveTech Talk: No seat at the table causes real harmAugust 28, 2025By Beckie Mossor, MPA, RVTn the case of complaints and discipline hearings, credentialed veterinary technicians are faced with the opinion of only one of their peers, unlike veterinarians, who are judged by a panel of their peers. This imbalance or complete lack of representation disrupts true advocacy and further entrenches a system where credentialed technicians are seen as subordinate rather than collaborative professionals.
