Real life Happy Feet:November 4, 2021Enrique, a geriatric southern rockhopper penguin, saw his life and comfort vastly improve when he received custom orthotic boots.
SPONSORED CONTENTThe Case for Year-Round Heartworm Prevention and Affordable OptionsVeterinarians are often more than just clinicians - they’re advisors, educators, and, increasingly, financial counselors. In today’s economy, pet owners may hesitate to invest in year-round prevention due to budget constraints; but, skipping even a few months of heartworm protection can have serious consequences. + Learn More
Treating dental disease in rabbitsSeptember 20, 2021Rabbits can react to handling with extreme fear and stress, causing many of us to back off before an adequate physical examination is done.
Fungal disease threatens western bat populationsJanuary 26, 2021Western states should introduce proactive conservation measures to protect their hibernating bat species.
Santa's official veterinarian OKs reindeer for flightDecember 17, 2020Rudolph, Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, and Blitzen have been cleared for travel by the North Pole’s veterinarian.
Bronx Zoo tiger tests positive for COVID-19April 6, 2020The presence of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, has been confirmed in a tiger at New York’s Bronx Zoo.
Australia's burned wildlife helped via intercontinental teamworkFebruary 26, 2020The coordinated humanitarian work of two veterinarians living in different continents is helping treat the burn wounds of countless animals affected by Australia’s recent wildfires.
VCA Charities to match $50K for Aussie relief in second-phase fundraiserFebruary 13, 2020After scorching the land and its inhabitants for more than two months, Australia’s wildfires have finally been contained; however, for the region’s veterinarians, work is far from complete.
$1M-grant aims to preserve, restore Aussie wildlife ravaged by deadly firesJanuary 23, 2020Morris Animal Foundation has allocated $1 million for scientific research grants to fund studies on how the region’s wildfires have affected its native animals.
No sign of mass in bear that underwent radiation treatment at Texas A&MJanuary 16, 2020Judge Sue “Lady” Sloan, the mascot of a private university in Waco, Tex., is making waves as the first bear to receive TomoTherapy to treat a tumor found in her chest.
AVMF to match $50,000 in donations for Australian reliefJanuary 10, 2020As news outlets continue to share the devastating impact of Australia’s wildfires, AVMA is encouraging members and nonmembers to support veterinarians working on the front line.
