The expanding universe of canine aging scienceMarch 27, 2025In this exclusive feature, Dr. Brennen McKenzie explores the explosion of interest in canine geroscience and potential methods for extending healthy lifespan in dogs.
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BOAS crisis: Addressing the brachycephalic animal welfare problemMarch 27, 2025Discover how you can tackle the brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS) and help improve affected pets’ quality of life.
New study uses a supplement to decrease canine muscle lossMarch 27, 2025Check out the findings from a recent study demonstrating the safety and impact of ursolic acid supplementation in skeletal muscle mRNA expression and muscle function in dogs.
Your must-have arsenal to combat anesthetic complicationsMarch 27, 2025Modern veterinary equipment offers several tools to help veterinarians reduce cases of harmful anesthesia-related complications. Learn about some equipment features to consider and how they can impact you and your patients.
The value of doing a pre-operative examMarch 26, 2025Learn about key guidelines you can implement in your clinic to help prevent potential complications and life-threatening issues in surgery patients.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveToxicology: RodenticidesMarch 21, 2025In this session: Jeffery Backus, RVT, CVT, VTS (ECC), explores rodenticide toxicity in small animal veterinary medicine. Rodenticide exposure is a Top-3 call annually for the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, and a very common presentation to the veterinary hospital. He addresses the three major types that are available on the market, decontamination, toxic doses and LD50’s, treatment, and nursing care, and will also look at other “less toxic” rodenticides. He also discusses how to tell these rodenticides apart, as well as relay exposure—a pet eating a carcass that may have eaten rodenticide.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveYour essential guide to xylitol poisoning in dogsMarch 19, 2025While some people see benefits in the use of xylitol, others may develop GI upset, or as we see in dogs, much more severe concerns may arise. Xylitol is toxic to all dogs, with the risk of profound hypoglycemia and hepatic necrosis of key considerations. (Let clients know, too, some manufacturers use the term “birch sugar,” for xylitol on their labels.)
A closer look at OA supplements—Part 1March 15, 2025Osteoarthritis (OA) is common in dogs and cats. Often, the practitioner utilizes multimodal approaches to treatment, offering anti-inflammatory medications and dietary supplements. Let's look at some options for your OA patient.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveApril pet- and vet-related holidaysMarch 12, 2025April is hopping with things to promote in the practice, from National Pet Day to ID tags to Hairball Awareness Day – and many others! Sample media post templates are below for your convenience. Use this calendar to schedule photo contests, social medial posts, or just display it in your waiting room for clients to learn something fun.
Brain Teaser: Can you solve this puzzle?March 11, 2025Presentation: A 2.5-year-old female intact corgi presents for dystocia. Her last puppy was born eight hours prior to presentation.
