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.
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$1-billion milestone surpassed by insurance providerMarch 3, 2020Last week’s claim filing for a tibial-plateau-leveling osteotomy (TPLO) surgery in British Columbia pushed pet insurance provider Trupanion past the $1-billion threshold in veterinary invoices processed.
$2.1 million in grants fund canine cancer researchMarch 3, 2020Early-stage lymphoma, appendicular osteosarcomas, and the detection of degenerative myelopathy are among the research topics selected to receive funding from the AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF).
Dog in Hong Kong tests "weak positive" for COVID-19March 2, 2020A dog belonging to an individual in Hong Kong infected with novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has been quarantined after samples taken from the animal’s nasal cavity and mouth tested “weak positive” for the virus.
Combo parasite preventative gets FDA green lightFebruary 28, 2020Zoetis has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for a parasite preventative that protects dogs from fleas, ticks, and worms.
The case of the stertorous kittyFebruary 27, 2020There are few things in life more satisfying than removing a nasopharyngeal polyp in a cat that’s having trouble breathing, writes John Lewis.
Smoke inhalation, burns may lead to heart problems in catsFebruary 27, 2020Suffering moderate burns and smoke inhalation might have a detrimental effect on the cardiovascular health of animals, according to a new study out of the University of California, Davis, Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital (UC Davis VMTH).
Test your knowledge with the March 2020 Brain Teaser!February 26, 2020A six-year-old male cat presents in severe pain, straining to urinate, and with a palpably enlarged bladder.
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.
