Little dog is big dealOctober 22, 2020This year’s American Humane Hero Dog Awards saw the top prize of “most heroic canine” go to a Chihuahua, weighing just 4 lbs.
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Joint lubricant could signal canine OAOctober 15, 2020Canine and human osteoarthritis (OA) might soon see improved diagnostics and treatment methods.
Technicians are tops: The changing role of this critical team memberOctober 12, 2020It’s National Veterinary Technician Week, a time when we honor these tireless professionals who have never been more critical to animal health than over the last eight months or so.
Using conservative therapy for mild malocclusionsOctober 7, 2020The key to successful “rubber toy therapy” is realizing its limitations and using it in cases of linguoversion or mild Class 2 malocclusions.
Conflicts of interest in narrative reviews can be especially problematicSeptember 29, 2020In the last few years, several scientific publications have reported on a cluster of cases of dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in dogs that appear to be associated with grain-free foods .
Mass vaccinations, One Health bolsters fight against rabiesSeptember 28, 2020Protecting animals and humans from a deadly, preventable disease is the focus of new global campaign.
Charting puppy growth can avoid plump poochesSeptember 24, 2020Sixty-eight percent of dogs that develop obesity by age three have been larger-than-average since puppyhood, research shows.
Preventative for deadly puppy disease may be imminentSeptember 18, 2020An efficacy study of a monoclonal antibody targeting canine parvovirus has shown complete efficacy in its prevention, its maker says.
Genetic test resource helps breed healthier dogsSeptember 16, 2020AKC Canine Foundation has published a white paper to help veterinarians interpret genetic test results.
Achieving closure: Oral surgical flapsSeptember 14, 2020One may find it challenging to recruit enough tissue to close certain sites with a flap, such as the maxillary and mandibular canine teeth.
