Using feeding tubes in general practiceAugust 15, 2019Nutrition is quite often overlooked in hospitalized patients, which depending on what the patient is being treated for, can worsen the situation.
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Competition seeks writing about dogsAugust 14, 2019The Dog Writers Association of America (DWAA) is encouraging canine advocates and admirers from around the world to test out their writing chops.
A systematic approach to designing weight loss plans for cats and dogsAugust 2, 2019Obesity is defined as excess body weight that may contribute to impaired health and body function. Survey data suggest more than half of the cats and dogs in the U.S. are overweight or obese, making obesity the most common nutritional disease in companion animals.
Pig ears linked to human cases of salmonellosisAugust 2, 2019Pet owners across 33 states are being advised to dispose all pig ear treats, as the products are believed to be linked to an ongoing outbreak of multidrug-resistant Salmonella infections in humans.
Sterilization preferred method for controlling feral felinesAugust 1, 2019High-intensity trap-neuter-return (TNR) practices may be the safest and most effective way to control free-roaming cat populations.
A conclusion on cannabis?July 30, 2019Cannabis is a “hot topic” right now, and the combination of loosening legal restrictions and great enthusiasm among its proponents and pet owners is driving research. As such, the evidence landscape is changing rapidly.
Veterinarians urged to discuss skin health with clientsJuly 30, 2019Recent years have seen a rash of skin conditions in pets, and Zoetis is urging animal health professionals to speak up on the issue.
Fear Free and WSAVA partner on global educationJuly 29, 2019Advocates of the Fear Free philosophy will soon have easier access to the group’s resources, thanks to a new educational partnership.
Osteosarcoma in dogs and children genetically similarJuly 26, 2019The veterinary community might soon see advancements in the treatment of canine osteosarcoma (OS).
ASPCA marks half a million spay/neuter surgeries in NYCJuly 26, 2019Animal shelters in New York City are significantly less populated, thanks to the ongoing efforts of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA).
