Nationwide study shows short-nosed dogs are less healthyMarch 14, 2017It is no secret that brachycephalic dogs have a host of specific health issues, but a new study shows that they also are more susceptible to a range of ailments common to all dogs.
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Free eye exams for service animals returns for its 10th yearMarch 10, 2017Now in its 10th year, the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists (ACVO) and Stokes Pharmacy of Laurel, N.J. will once again offer free eye exams to service animals. The National Service Animal Eye Exam Event will take place in May, but registration will be held April 1 to 30, 2017.
Small dog, huge bladder stoneMarch 9, 2017Rachel Currao, DVM, has seen a lot in her nine years as a veterinarian, so she was incredulous when she was told to await the arrival of a toy poodle mix dealing with a 7-centimeter bladder stone.
National Dog Bite Prevention Week dates changeMarch 8, 2017The National Dog Bite Prevention Week Coalition announced a permanent date change for the American Veterinary Medical Association’s National Dog Bite Prevention Week. Traditionally held during the third full week of May, the program is now scheduled April 9-15.
What Would You Recommend for This Splenic Mass in a German Shepherd?March 3, 2017 Pictured: Splenic mass in a 9-year-old male German shepherd mix. Questions What's your differential diagnosis? Name 3 postop cardiovascular complications. What imaging work-up would you recommend preop? Check your answers on page 2.
How to use dog collar monitors in your vet practiceMarch 2, 2017Fitbit. Misfit. Polar. You may have seen your friends and employees wearing these small, plastic wristbands. Perhaps you own one yourself. Activity trackers are all the rage in the human world, and as is often the case, the trend has extended to the pet marketplace.
Treating TMJ ankylosis in young catsMarch 2, 2017Ever since she was found as a stray, Phantom had a problem. The 8-month-old spayed female domestic shorthair cat was presented to me because she was having difficulty eating and drinking.
Zoetis expands support for K-9 courage programMarch 1, 2017The Zoetis K-9 Courage Program, which provides healthcare assistance to retired police and military dogs, launched in March 2015 in partnership with the Sage Foundation for Dogs Who Serve and the National Police Dog Foundation.
Are you ready for dog flu?February 28, 2017Canine influenza made headlines in 2015 when a relatively new virus strain, H3N2, emerged in Chicago and spread nationwide, infecting thousands of dogs and killing a small number.
Zoetis receives FDA approval for heartworm disease treatmentFebruary 21, 2017Zoetis has announced that its heartworm treatment DIROBAN has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). DIROBAN (melarsomine dihydrochloride) is for treatment of dogs infected with Dirofilaria omits — the cause of heartworm disease. It is now available for sale to veterinarians in the United States.
