Selecting 'basic' surgical instruments can be anything butApril 9, 2025Don’t let the word 'basic' fool you—choosing the right surgical instruments takes strategy, scrutiny, and a sharp eye for quality.
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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.
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.
Fixing a muntjac's broken toothMarch 24, 2025Dr. John R. Lewis shares his experience performing a dental examination and surgery on a three-year-old male intact deer.
Are you treating spay/neuter cases like any other medical choice?February 13, 2025In this month's 'Evidence-Based Medicine' column, Dr. Bruce Christensen emphasizes why gonadectomy decisions should be individualized for each pet and family. From lifestyle to breed-specific risks, he advocates for a tailored approach, treating each case with the same expertise and respect as any other medical recommendation.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveVideo series demonstrates 3 massage therapy techniquesJanuary 24, 2025In the Surgical Insights column of the February 2025 issue of Veterinary Practice News, Michael Petty, DVM, addressed using rehab therapy, including massage, in post-op patients. In a VPN Plus+ exclusive, Dr. Petty shares three videos to demonstrate his techniques.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveOvercoming the neurologic disease severity-prognosis mismatch – part 1January 23, 2025As practitioners, we often correlate the severity of presentation with prognosis. Although the prognosis of many neurologic diseases is correlated with the severity of signs, there are many important exceptions. These are referred to in this article as “severity-prognosis mismatch” conditions.
Hemoperfusion: A brief history, current considerations, and future applicationsJanuary 21, 2025Explore hemoperfusion, its potential benefits for pets, and the current understanding of reintroducing this treatment into practice.
Best practices for pharmaceutical pain management with surgery for cats and dogsJanuary 14, 2025Streamlining pain control protocols can improve outcomes—this article highlights key options without overwhelming, ensuring happier patients and caregivers.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveHow Old is "Too Old:" Anesthesia for the Geriatric PatientNovember 22, 2024In this session: Tasha McNerney, BS, CVT, CVPP, VTS, provides a comprehensive overview of veterinary anesthesia for geriatric patients, starting with an introduction to the unique physiological changes and considerations in older animals.
