Dr. Taney illustrates how to identify when a tooth has become nonvital and some of the common misconceptions that general practitioners may have regarding tooth vitality. She also reviews the different treatment options for a tooth that has been established as nonvital.

To treat or not to treat? Dr. Weese shares his opinions on treatment for subclinical dogs that test positive for tick-borne illness, and he explores considerations for practitioners when deciding whether to treat these patients.

Dr. Mama speaks to the risks associated with short procedure sedation, including best practices for monitoring patients and client communication. She also offers tips for troubleshooting and adjusting sedation during a procedure when things are not going by the book.

Following a discussion on the connection between dilated cardiomyopathy and BEG (boutique, exotic-ingredient, and grain-free) diets, Dr. Pierce overviews the recent FDA announcement and the kind of research the FDA conducts when they are alerted to a possible health concern. She also shares which grain-free pet foods are not included in these concerns and whether patients diagnosed with diet-associated DCM will have life-long effects.

Dogs with fear-based aggression are common cases that all veterinarians must handle carefully. Dr. Costa discusses the “Chill Protocol,” its history, and its positive impact on these complicated cases. Potential contraindications and personalizing protocols are also addressed.

Denise talks about opportunities for improvement in veterinary practice management and the realistic, actionable steps to make these improvements. She also discusses the Well-Managed Practice Benchmark Study, an essential resource for those seeking to better their practice management habits.

Dr. Blythe talks about why it is important for veterinarians to work with community pharmacists and why it is helpful. How can information be transferred so that there are no mistakes? What are some common errors, and what impact do they have? Find out the answers to these questions and more.

Dr. Selmic discusses the age of neutering and potential consequences to early-age neutering. Have we had enough time to study these effects? How much more evidence do we need to collect before we can know a best practices standard for neutering? Find out the answers to these questions and more.

Dr. Guillaumin discusses common clinical signs of marijuana intoxication, as well as approaches to managing these cases effectively. How many pet owners actually know their pet is intoxicated? Has there been an increase in marijuana cases within veterinary medicine as more states legalize the sale of marijuana? And, what about cats?! Find out the answers to these questions and more.

Are cats excluded from conversations about physical activity? What benefits do cats stand to gain, in addition to weight management, from appropriate levels of activity? What techniques and tools should veterinarians suggest to pet owners to encourage movement in cats? Find out the answers to these questions and more.