Zoetis completes acquisition of Nexvet BiopharmaAugust 8, 2017Zoetis Inc., manufacturer of veterinary vaccines and medicines for veterinarians, livestock producers, farmers, and pet owners, announced the completion of its $85 million acquisition of Nexvet Biopharma, a Tullamore, Ireland-based company that manufactures monoclonal antibodies (mAb) for companion animal pain management.
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UC Davis veterinary surgeons perform rare bilateral laparoscopic adrenalectomyAugust 8, 2017After handed a diagnosis of bilateral adrenal tumors in their dog, Makana, her owners took her to the University of California, Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, where the Internal Medicine Service, the Soft Tissue Surgery Service, and the Diagnostic Imaging Service developed a plan to address the 7-year-old yellow Labrador retriever’s complicated condition.
AAFP releases two new client brochures for feline veterinariansJuly 31, 2017Feline veterinarians have some new literature to give to their cat-owning clients.
What's Wrong in the Chihuahua Rad?July 31, 2017 Presentation Lateral X-ray of an 8-year-old Chihuahua Questions 1. What's wrong with this picture? 2. What should be corrected and how?
Tufts researchers find first genomic biomarkers in extracellular vesiclesJuly 27, 2017Important biomarkers have been found in extracellular vesicles in dogs with myxomatous mitral valve disease (MMVD) and congestive heart failure, according to researchers at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University in Grafton, Mass.
Why intratesticular blocks are simple, low cost and effectiveJuly 27, 2017Although many colleagues use local blocks routinely, one body part is all too often neglected—the testicle. Yet, intratesticular blocks are easy, cheap and effective.
Orofacial manifestations of lymphoma in petsJuly 27, 2017The disease covered in this month’s column qualifies as rare. Each year, I see perhaps only two or three cases. However, it’s important to understand, as it can mimic other less serious diseases, often delaying diagnosis. One retrospective study noted that median time between onset and diagnosis was five months.
The trends to watch for in the veterinary worldJuly 27, 2017Trend watching is must for those who run any type of business—and veterinary practices are no different. Some up-and-coming concepts and upstarts might seem disruptive and intimidating, but it’s better to be at the front end of the knowledge curve.
Beyond the Belly: The health consequences of pet obesityJuly 27, 2017During the past 20 years, I’ve heard all the clever wordplay: “Pet obesity is a huge problem!” “The number of overweight pets is growing!” “Obesity rates continue to expand!” “Weight-related medical bills are stretching pet owners’ budgets!”
Canine degenerative myelopathy test moves toward trialJuly 27, 2017Similarities between dogs and people are well studied, so it’s unsurprising that researchers discovered a test used to diagnose amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in people is applicable to identifying degenerative myelopathy (DM) in dogs.
