Pre-anesthetic fasting: What's the right number?May 11, 2021The intent of pre-anesthetic fasting is to reduce anesthetic complications, specifically gastroesophageal reflux (GER), esophagitis, and aspiration pneumonia.
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Education key when talking to clients about dentistry for their petsMay 10, 2021Keeping a dog or cat’s mouth in good shape is vital to the overall health of the pet. but how can you convince your clients of this?
What's new with spays and neuters?May 10, 2021With these tips, you will gain in efficiency, proficiency, and safety—and your patients and clients will be the big winners.
Telemedicine policy challenged by SPCA groupMay 7, 2021Current telemedicine laws in the Golden State are having a negative impact on the health and wellbeing of pets, argues the San Francisco SPCA.
Strategic planning: How to invest in equipmentMay 4, 2021At each stage of equipment purchase, it’s important to take into account such things as cost, support, warranties, and, perhaps most important, who is using it.
'Chewbarka,' 'Darth Meow' among top Star Wars pet namesMay 4, 2021In honor of Star Wars Day, Trupanion has published a list of the top pet names inspired by the film franchise.
Are veterinarians prepared to deal with ongoing COVID angst?April 27, 2021The SARS-CoV-2 virus, the organism responsible for the human pandemic, has been investigated in cats and dogs. Here is what we know—so far.
Access to care boosted with national grant programApril 26, 2021More pets across America are set to receive access to care, thanks to a new offering from the American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF).
Oral cancer: Not just for older petsApril 19, 2021We generally think of oral cancer as a condition that affects middle-aged and older pets, but there are some types of neoplasia that are more common in young pets.
Shelter pet spays/neuters, microchipping supported via walkathonApril 19, 2021Veterinarians, technicians, and animal lovers are invited to “walk their tails off” in support of the Bissell Pet Foundation (BPF) virtual Walktail.
