The Lighter Side: 'Snip, Snip, Meow!'October 23, 2024“The Lighter Side” is a monthly cartoon feature by Greg Bishop, DVM, that highlights the humorous and light-hearted perspectives in the world of animals and veterinary care. Visit sasquatchpaw.com for more of Dr. Bishop’s work.
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Dog abandoned, tied to a pole in Tampa amidst Milton recovers in foster careOctober 22, 2024‘Trooper,’ the bull terrier tied to a fence and left by its owner in rising floodwaters during Hurricane Milton, has received a ‘clean bill of health’ from veterinarians.
Vet emergency team completes Hurricane Helene deploymentOctober 22, 2024The Texas A&M Veterinary Emergency Team (VET) has returned after a 15-day deployment in North Carolina, caring for search and recovery dogs during the storm.
Keep pets safe; warn clients of Halloween hazardsOctober 21, 2024Beyond the well-known risk of chocolate, other items, such as candies containing xylitol, raw pumpkin, toxic autumn flowers, and glow sticks are potential health hazards for pets
Light and ultrasound therapy for melanoma explored in new studyOctober 18, 2024Texas A&M University researchers aims to advance treatment for skin cancer for both humans and animals in new study involving pigs.
Outpatient treatment may be viable for lily toxicity in cats, study revealsOctober 17, 2024While inpatient cats had a 100 percent survival rate, many cats treated as outpatients still had positive outcomes with 87.5 percent survival rate.
New NC State DVM program aims to guide undergrads toward a career in equine careOctober 15, 2024Launching this fall, the Equine Scholars Program invites qualified undergraduate students with a demonstrated interest in horse health to join NC State’s DVM program from partner universities statewide.
Pet care community urged to assist in relief efforts after Hurricanes Helene, MiltonOctober 15, 2024A nonprofit organization connects pet companies, industry groups, and shelters to help provide critical supplies to aid communities impacted by natural disasters.
Industry partnership bolsters well-being and professional growth of veterinary techniciansOctober 14, 2024The collaboration will provide 300 fully funded scholarships for MentorVet Tech, an evidence-based mentorship and professional development program for veterinary technicians.
Broad canine oral parasiticide gets FDA approvalOctober 8, 2024The single monthly dose parasiticide is recommended to protect against six parasites, including fleas, ticks, heartworms, hookworms, and tapeworms.
