Therapy dogs decrease loneliness in psychiatric patients, research showsFebruary 10, 2026 Over three days, 60 hospitalized adults receiving treatment for acute mental illness participated in 20-minute sessions, with loneliness measured before and after each visit using validated assessment tools.
Confidence through education, training focus of WVCFebruary 10, 2026Dr. Anthony Pease of the Viticus Group gives an exclusive sneak peek of the upcoming Western Veterinary Conference (WVC), tackling innovations in continuing education, latest exhibitor offerings, and exciting social events. Plus, a look at what to expect at the group's Nashville expansion.
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VPN Plus+ ExclusiveImmunotherapy in Veterinary Oncology: Past, Present, and FutureVetCE Virtual available for viewing; get CE creditIn this session: Craig Clifford, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Oncology) discusses key immunotherapeutic strategies, available products, and clinical advancements in veterinary oncology.
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VPN Plus+ ExclusiveThe Quiet Blind EyeVetCE Virtual available for viewing; get CE creditIn this session: Kathryn Diehl, MS, DVM, DACVO, focuses on differentials for acute but quiet blind eyes in dogs with concepts applicable to other species. Along the way, she will contrast some common “more active” / hot causes of ocular cloudiness and visual impairment.
The fresh pet food movementFebruary 4, 2026As this trend reflects a desire to improve pet wellness, veterinarians must educate themselves on new food forms available and the challenges they may present in terms of nutritional adequacy, safety, and cost.
Part 2: Using ultrasound in the ER settingFebruary 3, 2026This article provides a thorough review of thoracic-focused assessment sonography for trauma, triage, and tracking (TFAST). Gaining proficiency with TFAST point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) evaluations will give you a clinical edge for patients that present in respiratory distress, those with coughs, sudden collapse, and more.
9 insider tips to drive dental product salesFebruary 6, 2026Here’s how to introduce dental products to improve patients’ health and your retail revenue.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveTech Talk: A case against Arizona's 'hours vs education' billFebruary 5, 2026Senate Bill 1144 introduces an apprenticeship alternative to vet tech certification
Hell hath no fury like a vet with 'senioritis'February 5, 2026"To some extent, this version of volunteerism, what I’m alternatively calling “veterinary senioritis,” is possibly why so many veterinarians have turned to relief medicine. The power to say “no” is a tremendous antidote to what ails many in our profession."
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