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 - SponsoredHow AI-Enabled Diagnostic Platforms are Buying Back Time for Veterinarians and Cliniciansby • Zoetis DiagnosticsIn the right context, AI yields the power to enhance clinical confidence and streamline decision-making – without replacing the human touch that defines the profession.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveSeizures in General Practice: What to Do in the First 60 MinutesSeptember 24, 2026In this session: There are a number of things that can be confused for a seizure, and Sheila Carrera-Justiz, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology), goes over ways to distinguish a seizure vs other conditions. She also reviews initial stabilization and diagnostics, what you need in the first 15 minutes, and discusses underlying causes of seizures and longer-term management of seizures.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveNeuro Patient Care Tips and TricksSeptember 10, 2026In this session: Brittany LaFlen, RVT, VTS (Neurology), reviews common neurologic conditions and provides insight and guidance in nursing care interventions for these patients. Attendees will learn patient handling techniques, key monitoring parameters, and general complication prevention to improve patient outcomes and build confidence in caring for these patients for veterinary professionals.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveUnraveling pelvic limb dysfunction in a young canine patientJanuary 21, 2026This article features a puppy with an acute, progressive onset of pelvic limb dysfunction. The purpose of this article is to guide the reader through: 1)The process of determining the affected anatomic region 2) Generating a list of differential diagnoses 3) Determining the diagnostic plan 4) Formulating treatment options
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveOvercoming the neurologic disease severity-prognosis mismatch – Part twoFebruary 7, 2025What is your perspective on the severity of Pablo’s traumatic brain injury? The practitioner is directed toward several important parts of his examination that could be misinterpreted. What about Bear's injuries?
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.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveIdentifying and treating vestibular diseaseJuly 21, 2022There are four hallmark signs of vestibular dysfunction. Some animals have all four; others may have some, but not all. These signs will allow you to confirm your patient has vestibular dysfunction. They will not, however, enable you to distinguish between the three vestibular localizations (peripheral vestibular disease, central vestibular disease, and paradoxical vestibular disease).
