WVC

When things go wrong in the feline pancreas

March 19th 2020

By Joan Capuzzi, VMD

Subtle, nonspecific clinical signs coupled with no identifiable trigger make pancreatic disease an elusive diagnosis.

WVC—Chasing the ketones when diabetes runs amok

March 11th 2020

By Joan Capuzzi, VMD

Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is the body’s breaking point when diabetes mellitus wreaks havoc. What pushes the diabetic animal over the edge is typically an underlying disease that hinders compensatory mechanisms.

WVC—Opioids in veterinary medicine: panacea and pandemonium

February 27th 2020

By Joan Capuzzi, VMD

Opioids lob their powers against many of the body’s evils, from pain to coughing to diarrhea. But there’s a dark side to opioids, both for the pets prescribed them and for their human caregivers.

Western Veterinary Conference announces new name

February 18th 2020

By dvm360 Staff

The longstanding education-focused organization will now be known as Viticus Group.

It's WVC weekend, and we've got it covered

February 15th 2020

By dvm360 Staff

Can't make it to the 92nd annual Western Veterinary Conference? We'll be there, and we'll keep you posted on the latest news and information from Las Vegas.