At the 2026 NY Vet Show, Kristin I. Scott, DVM, DAVDC, outlined the evidence behind toothbrushing and dental chews and how technicians can help clients stick with daily care.

In a New York Vet Show session, Sergio Serrano, LV, DVM, DACVECC, discussed how patient history, physical examination, point-of-care ultrasound, and radiographs can help clinicians distinguish congestive heart failure from other causes of respiratory distress.

Thursday afternoon and Friday sessions at the Javits Center, NY, also cover antimicrobial resistance, technician training pathways, and pet food misinformation

Alyssa Mages, CVT, FVTE, VTES, discusses catheter selection, common placement mistakes, and how preparation and hands-on practice can help veterinary technicians build confidence and improve patient care.

When December feels like a grind, a waterfront venue, 60-degree weather, and a top-tier education lineup may be just what your team needs to recharge.

From catheter size and vessel selection to common placement mistakes, Alyssa Mages, BS, CVT, FVTE, shares practical guidance on venipuncture and IV catheter placement for veterinary technicians.

In past cases, the FDA has cited testing that matched the E coli strain that sickened a hospitalized child to unopened Darwin’s dog food and linked the company’s food to a kitten’s death from Salmonella infection. The cases are part of a yearslong record of recalls, illness reports, and disputes over how the agency regulates raw pet food.

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