While the ways in which we can morally and ethically stray can look vastly different depending on our role, it is undoubtedly true those with the most responsibility experience the greatest exposure to veterinary moral hazards. Dr. Patty Khuly addresses eight of the most common moral scenarios that put you behind the 8-ball.
Olivia A. Petritz, DVM, DACZM, presents an expanded version of The Wild Side column from the April 2024 issue of Veterinary Practice News on avian and reptile dermatology, featuring exclusive VPN Plus+ content on skin issues with rabbits, ferrets, guinea pigs, and poultry.
In this session: Pet birds and backyard chickens often present at emergency with advanced disease as birds commonly hide signs of early illness, consistent with most prey species. Olivia Petritz, DVM, DACZM, reviews common avian emergencies including hemorrhage, seizures, cloacal prolapses, and dyspnea via case examples in parrots and chickens
In this session: Veronica Gventsadze, DVM, MA, PhD’s course will benefit all team members of a general practice that wants to open its doors to rabbits. Attendees will learn about the rewards of serving rabbit-owning clients, with an emphasis on defining and following each team member’s role and of working in unison, with the understanding that these roles and responsibilities can evolve as the team gains experience.
These new employees come with horror stories to eventually be shared with us once they feel a tiny sliver of comfort. We draw them out piece by piece, encouraging them to talk to us and share their past. In part of us getting to know them, we learn about their previous experiences and can in some way relate to them with stories of our own or provide reassurances that their new clinic is in no way the same as their old one.
The agency reports receiving at least one ‘adverse event’ in an animal related to the use of these products
In this session: Stephen Niño Cital, RVT, SRA, RLAT, CVPP, VTS (LAM-Res. Anesthesia), discusses our current understanding of cannabinoids and their use for pain management in veterinary species. He also addresses the most current studies from design to results and how this applies to practice.
Within veterinary neurology, there is increasing awareness and concern over the neurologic conditions observed in French bulldogs. One in five French bulldogs develops at least one neurologic problem during its life. Susan A. Arnold, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology) presents a deep dive on vertebral column diseases in French bulldogs.
In the October issue of Veterinary Practice News, Michael Petty, DVM, addressed how local blocks can be used to prevent pain in spay and neuter procedures. You can read the full article here. He also shared three videos to demonstrate his technique. They, along with some related text from the article for each video, appear below.
The procedure: orchidectomy
In either a dog or cat, the method is the same. After an alcohol prep, the …
In this session: Laser therapy has been used in medicine for a long time, yet in the last decade there has been an explosion of pertinent research. Laurie McCauley, DVM, DACVSMR, CCRT, CVA, CVC, addresses the physiologic effects laser has on the body and move on to look at how and when to use laser therapy, from treating cancer, osteoarthritis, asthma, and so much more. From traumatic brain injuries to a tooth abscess, she will share insight on more ways to utilize your laser with solid research thrown in for fun.
