Clients' little dogs can have big issuesMay 26, 2022Toy dog breeds are adorable, portable, lovable, and as every veterinarian knows, prone to certain health and behavioral issues.
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21-year-old pooch crowned world's oldest living dogApril 28, 2022A Chihuahua named TobyKeith has achieved the Guinness World Record for oldest living dog. Born Jan. 9, 2001, TobyKeith had his record verified on March 16 at the age of 21 years, 66 days.
Liquid biopsy test can detect 30 types of canine cancer, study showsApril 27, 2022Veterinarians can now benefit from a new tool able to assist in early detection and diagnosis of 30 types of canine cancer.
Canine heartworm and Dirofilaria dollar discourseApril 12, 2022Canine heartworm prevention is a common client conversation topic. In the contiguous U.S., the nematode parasite causing heartworm, Dirofilaria immitis, is endemic, and elsewhere (globally) it is an increasing concern due to climate change, subsequent vector (mosquito) abundance, and range expansion.
Combo injection for canine sedation, pain relief OKed by FDAApril 11, 2022A sedative and analgesic shown to keep a dog’s heart rate close to normal range during surgery has received the green light from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Dog ownership good for children's healthApril 8, 2022Family dog ownership can have a positive effect on preschoolers’ physical activity and sleep habits, the Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) reports.
Can you solve this puzzle?April 8, 2022An eight-year-old standard poodle presents after being found with a distended abdomen at a boarding facility.
'Top dogs' ranked by AKCMarch 21, 2022For the 31st year in a row, the happy-go-lucky dog topped the American Kennel Club’s (AKC’s) annual breed popularity rankings, representing the most registrations in 2021.
The future of canine cancer treatmentMarch 15, 2022The use of immunotherapies to treat cancers has become increasingly widespread in human medicine, with some of these promising therapeutics producing remarkable outcomes.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveEthical criteria indicating euthanasia in canine aggressionMarch 10, 2022In this webinar, Dr. Rolan Tripp discusses ethical criteria when determining euthanasia as a result of canine aggression. Whether from a client query or as a lawsuit witness, veterinarians are often called on to make a life-or-death decision after a canine has attacked and seriously injured a human.