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.”
Education Center - SponsoredWhy Some Dogs Keep Seizing: Understanding and Managing Refractory Epilepsyby • PRN PharmacalThe severe impact of drug-resistant epilepsy highlights the importance of aiming for complete seizure control in all dogs experiencing seizures. It's crucial to enhance our understanding of the reasons behind drug resistance and how they relate to various causes, progression of the disease, and affected breeds.
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.
Cancer research gets $825K boostOctober 16, 2020America’s top veterinarian oncology universities have received additional funding to help in the fight against pet cancer.
Hampton, Va., ranked top roundworm city for SeptemberOctober 16, 2020Hampton, Va., is the number one city for hookworm in September, the Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC) reports.
Pet food pulled due to dangerous, potentially deadly toxinOctober 13, 2020Veterinarians should be on alert for patients displaying symptoms of aflatoxin poisoning.
Up to scratch: Topical treatments for skin conditionsOctober 7, 2020Itchy skin conditions are high on the list of problems pet owners bring to veterinarians. Approximately 10 percent of cats and dogs suffer from some type of allergy.
Why client compliance makes all the difference when treating OEOctober 7, 2020Canine otitis externa (OE) is one of the most common diseases practitioners encounter. It is defined as inflammation of the ear canal, and involves the pinna and vertical and horizontal canal up to the tympanic membrane.
The art and science of safe intubationOctober 7, 2020Depending on how it’s handled, an endotracheal tube (ETT) can save a life, lead to complications, or kill a patient.
Obesity epidemic swells with pandemicOctober 6, 2020While pudgy pets have been a persistent problem for years, the pandemic certainly hasn’t made things any easier.
