COVID-19 pandemic: What to do with pets during self-isolationMarch 12, 2020Novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has been declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO), and animal health groups are reminding owners to include pets in their preparedness plans.
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Pets reduce loneliness, social isolation in peopleMarch 11, 2020A new report, released jointly by Mars Petcare and the Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI), offers an effective “roadmap” for advancing research addressing how human-animal interaction (HAI) can curb loneliness and social isolation in humans.
Avoid getting in trouble with heating devicesMarch 11, 2020Not only can iatrogenic burn wounds cause significant harm to patients (including death), they also can seriously damage a practitioner’s reputation.
Why fear and pain go hand in handMarch 10, 2020A Fear Free pain management roundtable discussion, held at VMX 2020, explored the role pain plays in elevating fear, anxiety, and stress (FAS) in patients.
AAHA: Anesthesia prep begins at homeMarch 6, 2020When it comes to administering anesthesia, the responsibility of ensuring a patient remains safe and a client stays calm begins long before an animal enters the operating room.
Pets unlikely to pass COVID-19 to humans, other animalsMarch 6, 2020In response to emerging reports that a dog in Hong Kong has tested “weak positive” for novel coronavirus (COVID-19), the World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) has updated its advisory document regarding pets and the virus.
Drug, medical supply shortages due to COVID-19 may disrupt veterinary careMarch 5, 2020The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) is actively monitoring developments on COVID-19 as it relates to animals and sharing what it learns on its website.
Displaced pets get free boarding after Tennessee tornadoMarch 4, 2020In the wake of a deadly tornado that swept through Tennessee earlier this week, VCA Animal Hospitals is offering free boarding for displaced pets.
Are ACE inhibitors effective in treating heart disease?February 26, 2020The use of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors in dogs and cats with cardiac disease is a long-standing treatment that has been reevaluated periodically as new evidence is developed.
Talking to pet owners about preventive care: A primerFebruary 25, 2020When veterinarians talk about preventive care, we typically take it to mean a host of recommendations aimed at health and longevity. Our broad range of suggestions might include dental care, exercise goals, and routine wellness visits that comprise screening tests, among other activities. However, the truth of the matter is we aren’t equally comfortable with each of these preventive care-related conversations.
