The art and science of liver biopsiesJanuary 8, 2020Liver biopsies are an underused technique in the veterinary field. Indications for a liver biopsy include suspected diffuse hepatic disease, masses, icterus, ascites, and more.
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Veterinarian nutritional guidance integral to pet healthJanuary 8, 2020While discussions related to nutrition might sometimes take the back seat during wellness checks, veterinarians should play a proactive role in their patients’ diets, as many owners are blind to their pet’s potential weight problem.
Is an oxygen concentrator right for your practice?January 7, 2020On-site oxygen concentrators (a.k.a. generators) have grown in popularity over the past few years as an attractive and low-cost alternative to using high-pressure oxygen cylinders or liquid oxygen as the primary source of oxygen.
Training for dental successJanuary 7, 2020Many clinics have a dedicated technician or veterinarian who is comfortable with or does most dentistry procedures. But what happens when that person calls in sick or leaves the practice?
Put the bite back into your dentalJanuary 6, 2020A common conversation in the aisles of a forum held in Orlando, Fla., centered on the opportunity to improve dental care at the general practice level.
RUSVM: Prepping a new generation of veterinariansJanuary 3, 2020Located on the west side of St. Kitts, Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine (RUSVM) has graduated more than 5,000 veterinarians since its founding in 1982. Along with knowledge of veterinary medicine, the institution arms its students with the tools necessary to combat specific challenges faced by today's animal health professionals.
SAGE partnership puts comprehensive care firstJanuary 3, 2020Comprehensive veterinary care is the driving force behind SAGE Veterinary Centers and Adobe Animal Hospital’s new strategic partnership.
Anti-nausea medication recalledJanuary 3, 2020The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is alerting animal professionals about a recall on a drug commonly used to treat nausea and vomiting in cats.
Nutrition and GI disease: Assessing ingredients in complete and balanced dietsJanuary 2, 2020In both companion animal and human nutrition, the concept of gut health is a point of major focus in foods and supplements. Veterinarians are often faced with the challenge of prescribing the right diets that fit both the pet’s needs and its owner’s resources.
Do pulsed electromagnetic field devices offer any benefit?January 2, 2020Because PEMF devices are aggressively marketed to veterinarians and animal owners, some assessment of the evidence behind them is necessary.
