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.
Education Center - SponsoredBringing specialist level interpretation in-clinicby • Zoetis DiagnosticsImagine a busy weekday morning in a typical small animal clinic. The appointments are fully booked, the phones are ringing, and in comes Yogi, a five year old terrier mix whose owners are clearly worried.
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.
Pets celebrating national sunglasses dayJune 27, 2016It's National Sunglasses Day! To celebrate, we're showcasing pets wearing sunglasses. Check out some of these cool cats (and dogs and a chimp and a goat and an alpaca...)
University of Guelph focuses on non-invasive spay/neuter techniqueJune 9, 2016Researchers at the University of Guelph have high hopes in developing a nonsurgical spay/neuter method by understanding fertility at the cellular level.
Study shows difference between accidents and abuse in animalsMay 25, 2016A veterinarian sees a canine patient with severe rib and head injuries whose cause of injury is unknown. Without having witnessed the incident, how can the veterinary professional distinguish an accident from abuse?
7 phrases that can kill dental complianceMay 17, 2016After diagnosing a dog’s Grade 3 dental disease, the veterinarian told the pet owner, “The receptionist will give you an estimate for the procedure when you check out.”
