BOAS crisis: Addressing the brachycephalic animal welfare problemMarch 27, 2025Discover how you can tackle the brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS) and help improve affected pets’ quality of life.
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New study uses a supplement to decrease canine muscle lossMarch 27, 2025Check out the findings from a recent study demonstrating the safety and impact of ursolic acid supplementation in skeletal muscle mRNA expression and muscle function in dogs.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveYour essential guide to xylitol poisoning in dogsMarch 19, 2025While some people see benefits in the use of xylitol, others may develop GI upset, or as we see in dogs, much more severe concerns may arise. Xylitol is toxic to all dogs, with the risk of profound hypoglycemia and hepatic necrosis of key considerations. (Let clients know, too, some manufacturers use the term “birch sugar,” for xylitol on their labels.)
A closer look at OA supplements—Part 1March 15, 2025Osteoarthritis (OA) is common in dogs and cats. Often, the practitioner utilizes multimodal approaches to treatment, offering anti-inflammatory medications and dietary supplements. Let's look at some options for your OA patient.
Brain Teaser: Can you solve this puzzle?March 11, 2025Presentation: A 2.5-year-old female intact corgi presents for dystocia. Her last puppy was born eight hours prior to presentation.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveTips to prevent dog bitesMarch 7, 2025No client wants to think their dog might bite someone. But with WHO estimating more than 10 million dog bites annually, somebodies dogs are doing some biting. This infographic reminds clients what to do to help prevent "the bite stuff," whether it's with a brand new rescue/pup, an existing pet, or a dog they meet out and about.
Agility injuries in dog athletes: Are veterinarians dropping the ball?March 1, 2025Canine agility is booming, with over a million competitors, but injuries and illnesses are common. Growing popularity highlights the need for research, better training, and proactive veterinary care to protect these athletes.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveThe Lyme-positive dog: Is it necessary to treat a blue dot?February 19, 2025So, do we treat all 9.55 percent that test positive, even if they are asymptomatic and testing confirms exposure but cannot tell us which ones will, if ever, develop clinical signs? That is a lot of antibiotics to doll out for often asymptomatic patients. Sadly, because the disease is not reportable in animals, we have a much less clear picture of the true incidence of clinical cases than in human medicine, which also has significant underreporting concerns.
The scoop on otitis externa medsFebruary 6, 2025Got a go-to plan for otitis externa cases? Instead of relying on "shotgun meds," learn a more precise approach to treatment. This feature walks through common scenarios to help you develop a targeted medical plan—reducing repeat cases and improving outcomes.
Senior, geriatric dog care focus of new industry partnershipJanuary 24, 2025Addressing the growing need for specialized care in aging pets is central to a recent collaboration between the Senior Dog Veterinary Society and Elanco Animal Health.
