Telehealth gives pets a handNovember 6, 2020One columnist's tale of how a connected care conference call helped him ease the discomfort of his 18-year-old Devon rex.
SPONSORED CONTENTThe Case for Year-Round Heartworm Prevention and Affordable OptionsVeterinarians are often more than just clinicians - they’re advisors, educators, and, increasingly, financial counselors. In today’s economy, pet owners may hesitate to invest in year-round prevention due to budget constraints; but, skipping even a few months of heartworm protection can have serious consequences. + Learn More
UV-cleansed air can keep feline respiratory infections at bayNovember 6, 2020The veterinary community may soon see an improvement in the respiratory health of shelter animals, new research suggests.
Pet food supplier scores top marks in sustainabilityNovember 6, 2020A cellulose fiber found in a bamboo-like grass common in America’s Midwest has been praised for its eco-friendly properties by the Pet Sustainability Coalition (PSC).
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveAbuse: What veterinarians should know, what they can doNovember 5, 2020Veterinarians are on the front lines of seeing abuse in both pets and people. What can they do? What should they do? And how has determining abuse or neglect in animals changed in a world of COVID?
#CurePetCancer aims to defeat deadly diseaseNovember 5, 2020Cancer is among the top killers of America’s dogs and cats, and a new initiative is doing its part to change that.
Your patient has bacteriuria. Do you know when and how to treat it?November 3, 2020When evaluating a patient with bacteriuria, it's important to classify and localize the UTI to determine if antimicrobial therapy is required.
Ridding landfills, oceans of mixed plastics drives pet food initiativeNovember 3, 2020Achieving a goal of using 100 percent reusable, recyclable, or compostable packaging by 2025 is the driving force behind a new initiative from Mars.
COVID pandemic exposes science denial—even in veterinary medicineOctober 29, 2020Taken by veterinary graduates in North America, the Veterinarian’s Oath begins, “I solemnly swear to use my scientific knowledge and skills for the benefit of society.”
Revert back to pre-pandemic heartworm practicesOctober 29, 2020While the COVID pandemic is not yet over, for veterinarians, it continues to be “business as usual” for heartworm prevention.
Prep, considerations required to save animal lives in emergenciesOctober 26, 2020State- and community-level preparedness training and effective city planning can help ensure companion animals, livestock, and wildlife stay safe when disaster strikes.
