How to keep pet joint pain at bayMay 1, 2017Owners often bring their pets to their veterinarian when they notice their companions are no longer as active as they once were. These dogs and cats often overweight by the time they present to their veterinarian. If the diagnosis is osteoarthritis, the goal is to prevent any ongoing discomfort for pets. Often, owners ask if there was anything that could have been done to prevent it.
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Vets work to declare pet obesity a diseaseJanuary 9, 2017Is obesity a disease? The American Medical Association officially recognized human obesity as such in 2013. In veterinary medicine, the answer is “no”—for now.
Study: Feeling good about pet increases vet visitsDecember 29, 2016Pet owners who understand the health benefits of keeping a dog or cat are more apt to return the favor by providing better veterinary care, according to a survey.
Avian flu strain spreads to 45 catsDecember 16, 2016A rare avian influenza strain, H7N2, has infected domestic cats for the first time, the University of Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory reported today.
Onsior pain drug approved for dogsDecember 8, 2016The manufacturer, Elanco Animal Health of Greenfield, Ind., announced Tuesday that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration had approved Onsior (robenacoxib) in both tablet and injectable form for dogs.
New parasiticide from Ceva: Catego for CatsNovember 14, 2016Ceva Animal Health has launched its second flea killer for cats with the introduction of Catego.
Are you letting clients down after their pets die?October 12, 2016Are we letting our clients down in the end? I mean that literally. Are we failing the pets we’ve cared for throughout their lives during and after their last moments?
Food for thought about pet nutritionSeptember 15, 2016Clients relying on internet sources and word of mouth get confused about pet nutrition and health, but veterinarians can be a trustworthy voice of reason.
How to talk to clients about pet cancerAugust 31, 2016Client communication is an important part of what we do daily as veterinarians. When a cancer diagnosis has been made, this communication can be challenging in many respects due to the emotional shock of diagnosis, preconceived notions about cancer and cancer therapy, and difficulty with end-of-life discussions.
5 Playful Puppies and Kitties in the Vet ClinicJuly 25, 2016Forget the stereotype that all pets hate going to the veterinarian. These cute puppies and kittens love it, because they get to play with toys, people and other pets! Watch how much they love to play below.