Hill's announces Assistance Dog of the Year for 2017July 3, 2017Assistance dogs provide valuable services to people worldwide. A competition put together by Hill’s Pet Nutrition, with the help of the veterinary journal Clinician's Brief decided to ask veterinarians to nominate assistance dogs they've treated, and then chose the Assistance Dog of the Year.
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Vet saves dog bitten by coral snakeJuly 3, 2017Elvis still has plenty of No. 1 hits coming thanks to the veterinary team at BluePearl Veterinary Partners hospital in San Antonio, Texas.
Causes of canine stomatitisJune 28, 2017I love the phrase “it is not uncommon.” If trying to convey that something is not uncommon, it would be more efficient grammatically to refer to the object in question as “common.”
How orthotics, prosthetics help restore pet livesJune 28, 2017While progress has been slow in the field of veterinary orthotics and prosthetics, it has not stalled. Veterinary specialists say advancements in materials, increased awareness, published studies, more educational opportunities and customization represent promising developments in this field.
The latest in treating canine lymphomaJune 26, 2017Everybody reading this article has likely had their life touched by cancer, either personally or through a friend, family member or beloved pet. Cancer is something we all want eradicated.
The gonadectomy controversyJune 23, 2017One of the most controversial topics in the veterinary cancer field is the potential effect of gonadectomy on cancer risk. Spaying and neutering have obvious benefits with regard to population control and in preventing ovarian and testicular cancers.
Is it a medical problem or a behavior problem?June 23, 2017Determining why some pets engage in alarming or undesirable behaviors is a chicken-or-egg-first conundrum, according to Gary Landsberg, BSc, DVM, Dipl. ACVB, Dipl. ECAWBM. Which comes first—a medical problem or a behavioral issue?
The Immunity Challenge: Vaccines and petsJune 22, 2017Back in the day, dog and cat vaccines were cut and dry, and all pets were vaccinated annually, except perhaps for very old or sick animals. Today, the subject is much more fluid, as more information comes to light regarding duration of immunity, potential negative outcomes from vaccinating too often and adverse vaccine events.
Tips and tricks to clip like a proJune 21, 2017When surgery patients go home, they sometimes look like Freddy Krueger visited them in their anesthetic dreams. Veterinarians rarely pay much attention to clipping and clippers, but they should, because poor technique and cleaning actually could affect the outcome of the surgery.
Surgical program for vet interns helps shelter petsJune 20, 2017When veterinary interns are given the opportunity, they can save dozens of pet lives. That’s what happened when the Veterinary Speciality Center in Buffalo Grove, Ill., created Shelter Animal Surgical Service (SASS), a surgical program for veterinary interns.
