VPN Plus+ ExclusiveCould this be a brain tumor? Navigating Canine Brain Tumor Management as a General PractitionerOctober 1, 2026In this session: Susan A. Arnold, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Neurology), discusses how the general practitioner can navigate case management for patients in which a brain tumor is one possible differential diagnosis. Using case vignettes, participants can expect to develop a toolkit for neurolocalizing, building a differential diagnosis list from a patient-centered focus, managing patients with suspected or confirmed brain tumors, and guiding pet owners with honest, clear, and compassionate communication surrounding a brain tumor diagnosis.
Education Center - SponsoredWhy Some Dogs Keep Seizing: Understanding and Managing Refractory Epilepsyby • PRN PharmacalThe severe impact of drug-resistant epilepsy highlights the importance of aiming for complete seizure control in all dogs experiencing seizures. It's crucial to enhance our understanding of the reasons behind drug resistance and how they relate to various causes, progression of the disease, and affected breeds.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveTips to diagnose and treat feline meningiomasAugust 15, 2024Feline meningiomas are slow-growing tumors originating from the arachnoid layer of the meninges that surround the brain and cause compression and subsequent dysfunction of the surrounding brain tissue. There are several other differential diagnoses to consider when presented with a cat suspected to have a meningioma. There are a variety of treatment options available for feline meningiomas.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveWhen is a canine seizure a brain tumor?March 24, 2023The neurological exam can be broken into hands-off and hands-on sections. In a patient with seizures, and, therefore by default, a neurolocalization of the prosencephalon, evaluating the patient’s mentation, how they navigate the room, postural reactions, and cranial nerve testing will be the most informative parts of the exam.
