Lyme disease likely at higher risk this year, CAPC saysMay 2, 2023Lyme disease is expected to pose higher-than-average risk this year, the Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC) reports.
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Pet cancer research campaign to match donationsMay 1, 2023Morris Animal Foundation’s annual pet cancer research campaign just received a funding boost, thanks to a dollar-for-dollar pledge from two industry players.
Brain Teaser: Can you solve this puzzle?May 1, 2023Test your veterinary knowledge with our monthly challenge.
Diagnosing dental self-traumaApril 25, 2023Dogs and cats have strong jaws that can cause varying degrees of damage to their teeth if they chew on the wrong things.
Surgical instrument selection and careApril 25, 2023Selecting the right tools makes for a more pleasant experience in performing procedures. Keeping tools in good working order also makes the job much less frustrating.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveDiagnosing cancer cases in general practice – 'Where do I start?'April 21, 2023Like most medical cases, a systematic approach to diagnosis and treatment is the best place to start. You do not need to know details of prognosis and survival times of every type of cancer to come up with a good diagnostic plan and starting point with your clients.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveEmergency Stabilization for General PractitionersApril 20, 2023In this session, Kate Boatright, VMD, provides general practitioners with a real-world, step-by-step approach to assessing and stabilizing small animal emergency cases. It also addresses considerations for patient transfer to an emergency/specialty hospital, as well as communication tips with emergency clinicians.
Brain Teaser: Can you solve this puzzle?April 19, 2023Presentation: A 12-year-old male neutered husky presents for decreased appetite.
Popsicle-stick sized pooch crowned shortest living dogApril 17, 2023A “pocket-sized” Chihuahua named Pearl has achieved the Guinness World Record for world’s shortest living dog.
Are lentils, beans linked to canine heart problems? Researchers exploreApril 17, 2023To investigate the association between ‘pulse’ ingredients typically used in grain-free dog foods (i.e. lentils, beans, peas) and instances of canine dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), U of G researchers conducted a randomized, controlled trial of 28 Siberian huskies.
