Penn vet research's work shows way to identify animals at risk of blood clotsMay 25, 2016Patients who are critically ill — be they dog, cat or human — have a tendency toward blood-clotting disorders, according to the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine press release.
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Study shows difference between accidents and abuse in animalsMay 25, 2016A veterinarian sees a canine patient with severe rib and head injuries whose cause of injury is unknown. Without having witnessed the incident, how can the veterinary professional distinguish an accident from abuse?
Paralyzed dog about to be euthanized saved when vet intern finds tick in his neckMay 23, 2016An amazing story out of Portland, Ore.: A veterinary intern discovered a tick in the neck of a recently paralyzed dog about to be put down. After removing the tick, Ollie, a Collie was OK, able to move again.
VetStem celebrates business milestoneMay 23, 2016Ten veterinarians have combined to perform more than 1,000 stem cell procedures using the technology of VetStem Biopharma, the company reported Friday.
Zoetis declares end to Apoquel shortageMay 23, 2016Apoquel, a highly praised anti-itch drug from Zoetis Inc., is readily available after the company resolved manufacturing issues that limited production.
Tough decisions await when dogs bite kidsMay 19, 2016Diana Sweeney is the parent liaison in the Division of Plastic Surgery at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. She is the only such parent liaison for pediatric plastic surgery in the United States.
FDA approves Aratana's hunger stimulantMay 18, 2016Good things come to those dogs who wait. Aratana Therapeutics Inc. has quickly earned its second approval of the year from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
9 years in, jerky mystery remains unsolvedMay 18, 2016Have jerky treats sickened or killed thousands of American dogs since 2007? The U.S. Food and Drug Administration still doesn’t know.
7 phrases that can kill dental complianceMay 17, 2016After diagnosing a dog’s Grade 3 dental disease, the veterinarian told the pet owner, “The receptionist will give you an estimate for the procedure when you check out.”
Researchers discover rare human disease in dogsMay 17, 2016Researchers say they have discovered a rare, severe form of pulmonary hypertension in dogs. Up until this point, it had only been classified as a human lung disease.
