Are you using hemostatic agents often enough?
Given the multiple uses of hemostatic agents for different procedures, it is important to review which types of these products are best for your practice, and the criteria for when you would use them.
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Addressing risks and finding solutions to malocclusions in dogs and cats
Just like humans, pets can develop malocclusions that require treatment if the malocclusion is causing discomfort. Early evaluation of the teeth and jaws allows for early detection of malocclusions and developmental abnormalities.
Tips to diagnose and treat feline meningiomas
Feline meningiomas are slow-growing tumors originating from the arachnoid layer of the meninges that surround the brain and cause compression and subsequent dysfunction of the surrounding brain tissue. There are several other differential diagnoses to consider when presented with a cat suspected to have a meningioma. There are a variety of treatment options available for feline meningiomas.
FIP, radiation, and other advances key to practices
It is not always easy keeping up with what is happening and new in veterinary medicine. Four experts share more about recent advances in the field that could affect your practice.
Toxicology: Initial Approach and Decontamination
Virginie Talbot-Wurlod, Vet Med, MSc, DACVECC, DECVECC, looks at how in companion animals, toxin ingestion often leads to emergency visits, necessitating rapid and effective management strategies. The initial approach is crucial for managing intoxicated pets, enabling rapid treatment planning and optimal outcomes. A spectrum of decontamination techniques are available and by understanding the risks and benefits associated with each technique, participants will gain insights into tailoring their approach to poisoned cases, ensuring the best possible outcomes for their animal patients.
Tech Talk: Ensuring cat caregivers have veterinary support
The main goal of caregiver education in feline hospice and palliative care is for the caregiver to have a clear understanding of all diagnostic and treatment options to ensure the cat’s comfort, as well as the expected trajectory of the cat’s disease and the prognosis.
Feline Acute Kidney Injury
In this session: Acute kidney injury (AKI) in a cat can be a devastating condition. Ashlie Saffire, DVM, Dipl. ABVP (Feline Practice), reviews the causes of AKI, its diagnosis and distinguishing differences from chronic kidney disease, and how to develop a treatment plan. We will also work through some example cases that can be used for future reference.
‘Purrfecting’ feline orthopedics
Recognizing lameness in cats is a growing area of research. The first step in trying to understand this is learning how to do an appropriate feline orthopedic exam.
Purr-fectly Balanced: Navigating Feline Obesity & Wellness through Nutritional Care
In this session: Julie Churchill, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Nutrition) addresses why pet weight management programs can be so difficult. Tools for feline obesity prevention and wellness are also covered, as well as how to engage the entire team.
Feline-Focused Anesthesia & Analgesia
In this session: The phrase “cats are not small dogs” is true in almost all aspects, including in their needs for anesthesia and acute pain management. Tamara Grubb, DVM, PhD, DACVAA, addresses specific approaches for feline anesthesia and controlling acute pain.