Ancient Italian breed recognized by AKCJuly 7, 2022There’s a new (old) dog in town: The bracco Italiano has received full recognition from the American Kennel Club (AKC), marking the dog registry’s 200th breed.
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English bulldog breeding practices require 'urgent action'July 5, 2022A newly published study by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has confirmed the extreme physical features of English bulldogs (i.e. shortened muzzles, folded skin, squat body) put the breed at increased risk of developing breathing, eye, and skin conditions.
The use of ultrasound in common canine diseasesJuly 1, 2022Diseased dogs with non-specific clinical signs are a common challenge faced by the internal medicine specialist. Different tools are needed to obtain a correct diagnosis and provide treatment recommendations. Abdominal ultrasonography is extremely valuable in dogs, because it provides a large quantity of information in real-time, is non-invasive, and is cost-effective.
Using DNA to better calculate a dog's ageJune 27, 2022It has long been known humans and dogs age differently, but scientists have determined a better way to compare how dogs age compared to humans.
Bloodhound named top dog at WestminsterJune 27, 2022A bloodhound named Trumpet has become the first of his breed to take “Best in Show’” at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.
'Seek and destroy' cancer trial explores nonsurgical therapiesJune 23, 2022A first-of-its-kind non-surgical cancer therapy is currently being tested at the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) in Canada. Called a “seek and destroy” alternative therapy option, the treatment combines light-activated nanoparticles called porphysomes with photodynamic therapy (PDT).
'Cancer Bell' gets inaugural ring at Texas A&MJune 2, 2022A seven-year-old mastiff named Henry was recently honored as the first patient to ring Texas A&M Small Animal Teaching Hospital’s (SATH’s) new “BTHO Cancer” bell.
Severe canine digestion disorder predicted via genetic testMay 31, 2022Prevalence of a severe digestion disorder often seen in German shepherds may soon be reduced, thanks to a new discovery.
How techs can identify, treat anaphylaxisMay 26, 2022Anaphylaxis is defined as an acute onset of a systemic hypersensitivity reaction that can be life threatening.
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.
