Personal/Professional Development
VMX 2021: Forward
You don't have to miss out on VMX 2021. We're offering 3 virtual pathways to "attend," as well as the traditional in-person option.
Personal/Professional Development
Meeting Clients Where They Are
No two clients or pets are the same, which is why veterinary practices should explore alternative ways to serve pets and owners to determine what works best for them and the hospital team.
Soft Tissue Surgery
Wound Reconstruction Techniques: Free Skin Grafts
In order to properly treat sizable wounds on the distal extremities of small animals, it’s helpful to know how skin grafts heal, tips for avoiding graft failure, and how to perform full-thickness meshed sheet and punch grafting.
Gastroenterology
The Diabetic Cat with Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Comorbid conditions can complicate the management of cats with DM, and those with concurrent GI dysfunction such as IBD present some unique challenges.
Diagnostics
Decoding Vaccine Titers: A Literature-Based Review of Vaccine Titers in Companion Animal Practice
Clients might be asking you about vaccine titers before opting into vaccinations. Give them the full rundown on what titers do and don't cover.
Pain Management
Bupivacaine Liposome Injectable Suspension (Nocita) Use in Dogs and Cats
BLIS is an extended-release formulation of bupivacaine, and a single injection of BLIS can provide up to 72 hours of analgesia.
Diagnostics
Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Aspiration and Core Biopsy
Ultrasound-guided sampling techniques are relatively safe, low cost, minimally invasive techniques for obtaining diagnostic tissue samples.
Personal Wellbeing
Suicide: Our Professional Crisis
As awareness of the mental health crisis in veterinary medicine rises, some veterinarians have taken action to protect their colleagues and develop programs to address the issue of suicide head on.