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Vomiting dog + abdominal pain + “prayer position”

That combination should immediately make veterinary students think about pancreatitis.

Our latest blog covers the high-yield pancreatitis concepts every veterinary student should know:
• Risk factors
• cPLI testing
• Ultrasound findings
• Supportive care
• Common complications

Strong boards prep starts with understanding how real clinical cases present.

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NAVLE® Question of the day
June 22, 2026

A client with a small backyard flock presents a chicken carcass for necropsy. She says the bird had lost significant weight, was slow to move around, and was limping.

Necropsy reveals various-sized granulomatous lesions distributed throughout the spleen, liver, intestines, and bone marrow, as seen below.

What is the presumptive diagnosis?

A - Avian tuberculosis
B - Colibacillosis
C - Infectious coryza
D - Candidiasis
E - Ulcerative enteritis

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NAVLE® Question of the day
June 19, 2026

A long eared owl with a history of wing amputation is presented with anorexia, lethargy, and ataxia. Radiograph are shown below.

The top image is a plain lateral radiograph. The bottom lateral radiograph was obtained after oral administration of 7 mL 50% barium suspension.

Which one of the following structures has pathology?

A - Cloaca
B - Gizzard
C - Ventriculus
D - Coelom
E - Proventriculus
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NAVLE® Question of the day
June 18, 2026

Where is the location of the main lesion in this cat?
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A - Trachea and mainstem bronchi
B - Pulmonary vessels
C - Mediastinum
D - Lung parenchyma
E - Rib and body wall

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NAVLE® Question of the day
June 17, 2026

A group of yearling stocker cattle on summer pasture present for coughing in approximately 30% of the group. The owner has treated the coughing animals with antibiotics with no response.

When the herd is gathered for examination the coughs worsen and some animals become dyspneic. Some of the cattle look thin and have rough hair coats.

Necropsy of one animal shows the following.

What is the appropriate action for this herd?

A - Do nothing as this is a self-limiting problem
B - Treat the entire group with an anthelmintic
C - Check for moldy sweet potatoes and Perilla mint
D - Treat the coughing animals with an anthelmintic
E - Call the state/provincial vet's office to report a possible foreign animal disease

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Feeling anxious before the NAVLE®, BCSE, or VTNE®?

You're not alone, and it doesn't mean you're unprepared.

Many veterinary students and veterinary technician students assume they need to feel calm to perform well on exam day. In reality, successful clinicians make sound decisions under pressure every day, and licensing exams test many of those same skills.

Our newest blog explains how to:
✔ Manage test-day anxiety without losing focus
✔ Handle difficult questions without panicking
✔ Use strategic guessing effectively
✔ Stay on pace throughout the exam
✔ Refocus quickly when stress spikes

Anxiety is normal. Trust your preparation and keep moving forward.

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The NAVLE® is changing. Your goal isn't.

Join Zuku for a free webinar covering everything you need to know about the Fall 2026 NAVLE® updates, including shorter testing blocks, more break opportunities, and how to adjust your preparation without starting over.

Learn what changed, what didn't, and how to stay focused on the knowledge and strategies that matter most.

📆 Monday, June 22 @ 7:30 PM EDT
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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: New NAVLE®, Same Goal: What Changed & How to Prepare. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. Starting this Fall, the NAVLE will have shorter testing blocks, more frequent breaks, and enhancements to the testing interface. Your goal is the same; to pass with confidence. We'll review NAVLE's updates and go over how they may affect your prep.

NAVLE® Question of the day
June 16, 2026

A 12-year-old female spayed mixed breed dog is presented for routine annual check-up.

A lateral plain radiograph is shown below.

Which clinical signs might the owner expect, based on the findings in the image?

A - Occasional stiffness
B - T3-L3 intervertebral disc-related pain
C - Forelimb extensor rigidity and hind limb flaccid paralysis
D - Hindlimb paresis and hypermetria
E - Urinary incontinence

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NAVLE® Question of the day
June 15, 2026

A chicken carcass is presented for necropsy from a backyard layer flock. The client has noticed several birds with transient paralysis, and reports the birds received no hatchery vaccinations.

This bird was depressed for a couple days before death. Necropsy reveals the findings shown below.

What type of etiologic agent is associated with this disease?

A - Adenovirus
B - Paramyxovirus
C - Pneumovirus
D - Herpesvirus
E - Birnavirus

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Not every VTNE® study strategy involves spending more time with your notes.

Join Catherine Reiss, DVM, for a FREE case-based review of feline urinary obstruction: a classic emergency packed with high-yield concepts related to diagnostics, treatments, medications, and procedures.

Plus, learn why taking breaks, prioritizing sleep, staying active, and making time for fun can actually improve learning and help you perform your best on exam day.

Improve your study habits and master feline UO with this free Zuku Review Webinar: https://hubs.ly/Q04jPvVw0