Education Center - SponsoredVector-Borne Disease Coming to a Neighborhood Near You: Which Tests to Reach For, and Why?by • AntechWhether it’s a screening to identify exposure to tick-borne pathogens, or a broad molecular diagnostic panel to help with acute disease detection or confirm the presence of genetic material, these options empower veterinary teams, guide treatment, and support antimicrobial stewardship.
Chiropractors' impact on vets and petsJune 20, 2024Once chiropractors gain direct access to patients, does the need for a veterinarian to diagnose suddenly disappear?
Senior pet care: Underscoring the value of preventive laboratory work in aging petsJune 20, 2024Laboratory data from times of health help establish individual patient reference intervals for more sensitive detection of occult disease in our senior patients, some of which may have One Health importance, (e.g. roundworms and zoonotic risks).
Ditch the itch: A multimodal approach to managing canine atopic dermatitisJune 17, 2024It is important to determine the right combination of therapies for each individual dog that will provide a safe, effective, and affordable management strategy the owner can execute.
Managing chronic diarrhea with dietJune 16, 2024Dogs with chronic enteropathy require a nutritional assessment and a nutrition plan. The challenge to the veterinary team is identifying a dietary approach best for the individual patient.
Three-foot kidney worms discovered in dog during a routine surgery in South CarolinaJune 14, 2024Dioctophyme renale, also known as the giant kidney worm, is reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to be commonly seen in mustelids (particularly minks), and rarely in other mammals, including humans
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveTech Talk: Vet techs can help make your clinic more cat-friendlyJune 12, 2024By Jamie Rauscher, LVT
Breaking the habit of chewing sticksJune 12, 2024Dogs and sticks are a natural combination: they go together like milk and cookies. However, sticks can be sharp, and even those that do not start off as sharp can become sharp when gnawed, and can pose heath risks to pets.
A primer on autotransfusionMay 30, 2024Autotransfusion represents a simple, cheap, safe, and life-saving alternative to the use of stored blood products in our companion animals and can easily be performed in an emergency setting.
