New AAHA infection control guidelines now availableNovember 12, 2018New guidelines by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) on infection control offer practical standard operating procedures (SOPs) to guide veterinary teams in creating a clean and safe environment to prevent the spread of disease.
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Henry Schein releases new online resources for Pet Diabetes Awareness MonthNovember 8, 2018Henry Schein Animal Health’s web-based pet diabetes resource center now contains a host of new and shareable assets designed to raise awareness, enhance understanding, and improve management of the disease among the veterinary community and pet parents.
Midmark to open technology center for consumer and industry researchNovember 8, 2018A research and development hub open to customers, industry leaders, and partners from around the world is Midmark Corp.’s newest step toward its evolution as a clinical environmental design company.
How veterinary practices can improve client retentionNovember 8, 2018With pet ownership reaching record-highs in the U.S, there’s plenty of opportunity for small veterinary practices to increase revenue. But many practice owners are finding it difficult to compete in an increasingly crowded marketplace.
Trupanion ends points program amid insurance regulator probeNovember 8, 2018Pet insurance company Trupanion says it is ending its points program, which is at the centre of an investigation by Washington state insurance regulators.
Four tips for keeping pets safe during ThanksgivingNovember 7, 2018Veterinarians should remind pet owners to keep their pets away from toxic foods and provide them with a safe space when planning Thanksgiving activities, advises Pet Sitters International (PSI).
Couple donates $10 million to LSU in support of injured and homeless animalsNovember 6, 2018A combined endowment of more than $10 million to Louisiana State University (LSU), School of Veterinary Medicine is expected to provide resources to injured and homeless animals, support oncology research, and fund forensic training to help veterinarians and law enforcement identify animal abuse.
RVTTC designated a WSAVA affiliate memberNovember 5, 2018The Registered Veterinary Technologists and Technicians of Canada (RVTTC) is the newest affiliate member of the World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) Global Veterinary Community.
Cats need to hunt, forage for meals, says AAFPNovember 1, 2018Medical, social, and emotional problems resulting from the way most cats are currently fed and the best methods to appropriately feed them, are the principal topics addressed in Feline Feeding Programs: Addressing Behavioral Needs to Improve Feline Health and Wellbeing, the American Association of Feline Practitioners’ (AAFP’s) newly released consensus statement.
AVMA named animal health organization of the yearNovember 1, 2018The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) was named 2018 Animal Health Organization of the Year by the Pet Philanthropy Circle during its annual Pet Hero Awards.
