Brain Teaser: Can you solve this puzzle?August 1, 2023Test your veterinary knowledge with our monthly challenge.
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Revisiting a landmark case from the pastJuly 21, 2023Approaching is the 19th anniversary of one of the most interesting cases Dr. John Lewis has ever seen.
Antibody testing critical to Brucella canis detection, treatmentJuly 5, 2023Researchers at the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) aims to yield “less prone to false-positive results” with new diagnostic test.
Pet nutrition, client education central to vet e-bookJuly 5, 2023Purina’s new resource covers practical information for case management and client conversations on managing pet health through nutrition.
Brain Teaser: Can you solve this puzzle?July 1, 2023Test your veterinary knowledge with our monthly challenge
Behavior management starts at homeJune 6, 2023Companion animal behavior management is one of the most elusive issues in veterinary practice.
Managing osteoarthritis with natural neuromodulationJune 5, 2023You may have heard a lot lately about monoclonal antibodies (mABs) for osteoarthritis (OA) pain. These agents inhibit a nerve growth factor (NGF), a molecule located in the peripheral nervous system that can contribute to neurogenic inflammation.
Gut health key to better care, outcomesJune 2, 2023The gut microbiome is a complex microbial community (archaea, bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and viruses) found in the gastrointestinal tract that is foundational to health, supporting—among other things—digestion, immunity, and the central nervous system.
Pressurized oxygen therapy aids in accelerated healingJune 1, 2023Veterinarians looking to increase their rehabilitative care services have increasingly more options to choose from—hydrotherapy, laser therapy, and now, pressurized oxygen therapy. With this simple, yet effective technology, hyperbaric chambers can help patients recover from both common and life-threatening traumas.
Understanding canine vaccines: What is 'core' and 'non-core'?May 31, 2023The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) recently released its 2022 AAHA Canine Vaccination Guidelines.1 This resource is incredibly comprehensive (almost any question you might have related to vaccination is addressed!), contains resources for veterinary team members and pet owners, and assists with preventive care. Perhaps the most important question raised in the updated guidelines is: "Should we be re-thinking what we consider 'core vaccines' for individual patients?" Spoiler alert: the answer is yes. 'Core' and 'non-core' vaccines Traditional core vaccines are those recommended for all pets, regardless of lifestyle. These vaccines protect against diseases that are easily transmissible, serious, and/or fatal. The following are core vaccines AAHA recommends for every dog (unless there is a medical reason for exemption): Canine distemper virus (CDV) Canine adenovirus type 2 (CAV-2) Canine parvovirus type 2 (CPV-2) Rabies virus Other vaccines (i.e. "non-core") are sometimes considered "optional." Here, cost-conscious or vaccine-hesitant clients may decline vaccines the veterinary team does not specifically classify as core or "required" for their pet. However, this is where a change in both perspective and narrative with clients might be needed. These "non-core" vaccines may be considered "core" for certain dogs, and the AAHA similarly states the vaccines below …
