Why catching CDS early in pets makes all the differenceAugust 31, 2016A 14-year-old Lhasa Apso cross showed no signs of cognitive dysfunction until stress began to creep into his home. First, his owner was hospitalized for a period, so a dog sitter showed up. Then the other dog in the household died. By that time the Lhasa Apso was becoming needier and was experiencing sensory issues and apparent deafness.
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Purina reformulates Beneful dog foodAugust 24, 2016Corn is out while beef or chicken is in as the No. 1 ingredient in mass-market Beneful dry dog food. The manufacturer, Nestlé Purina PetCare Co., also eliminated propylene glycol as the moisture preserver in the kibble food, replacing the ingredient with vegetable-based glycerin.
New feline core vaccine available from BIVIAugust 18, 2016Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica Inc. has released a reduced-volume core vaccine for cats. The nonadjuvanted Ultra Hybrid FVRCP is administered in a 0.5 mL subcutaneous dose to protect against feline herpesvirus, calicivirus infection and distemper in cats at least 8 weeks old.
New Blue Buffalo foods target kidney diseaseAugust 17, 2016Pet food maker Blue Buffalo Co. has released diets formulated for dogs and cats suffering from chronic kidney disease. The veterinary-exclusive, grain-free recipes are KM Kidney + Mobility Support for cats and KS Kidney Support for dogs.
Aratana secures third FDA approvalAugust 16, 2016The future is much brighter at Aratana Therapeutics Inc. The Leawood, Kan., company this week won U.S. government approval of its third veterinary biopharmaceutical, Nocita (bupivacaine liposome injectable suspension).
Cornell to offer new test for Shar-Pei breedAugust 9, 2016Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine recently reported that its Animal Health Diagnostic Center will be the first in the nation to provide a new diagnostic test for Shar-Pei Autoinflammatory Disease (SPAID).
Study: Lack of genetic diversity leaves fate of English bulldogs uncertainAugust 4, 2016A new study by University of California, Davis researchers shows that English bulldogs, a breed prone to a number of congenital health problems, have been so overbred that their genetic pool may now be too small to make much-needed health improvements.
How to save a canine toothAugust 2, 2016I recently had the rare opportunity to replace an avulsed tooth. A 4-year-old Irish setter got into a scuffle with another dog. The owner noted bleeding from the mouth and an intact canine tooth on the floor.
5 dog behavior books every veterinarian needs to readJuly 28, 2016Whether you are a new veterinarian or have been practicing for years, it seems like there is always something else to learn, especially when it comes to understanding dog behavior. We might be halfway through summer, but that doesn’t mean it’s too late to pick up a book (or five) to sharpen your skills or integrate something new into your veterinary practice.
Cornell develops cornea model of infectionJuly 27, 2016Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine researchers say they have developed a model system that can be used to test drugs for treating feline herpes virus 1 (FHV-1).
