Feline genome probed for future disease studiesFebruary 6, 2024The Morris Animal Foundation-funded research delves into various cat species’ entire DNA, uncovering novel perspectives on domestic and wild cat evolution
Education Center - SponsoredWhy Some Dogs Keep Seizing: Understanding and Managing Refractory Epilepsyby • PRN PharmacalThe severe impact of drug-resistant epilepsy highlights the importance of aiming for complete seizure control in all dogs experiencing seizures. It's crucial to enhance our understanding of the reasons behind drug resistance and how they relate to various causes, progression of the disease, and affected breeds.
How to treat toxin ingestionFebruary 5, 2024Intravenous lipid emulsions (ILEs) represent a valuable, cheap, and life-saving alternative to other more complicated and expensive treatments after ingestion of a lipophilic toxin or toxicant.
Talking clients into prioritizing pet dental healthFebruary 1, 2024Explaining what goes on in an initial examination and then taking the time to discuss necessary next steps could help you advocate for your patients’ dental health.
Canine longevity drug starts clinical trialFebruary 1, 2024A whippet named Boo is the first dog dosed in the study to demonstrate healthy lifespan extension in dogs treated with LOY-002
How to approach polytraumaJanuary 15, 2024While severe visible injuries can cause distress to practitioners, threatening internal injuries are easily overlooked, leading to more compromising conditions, such as cardiopulmonary arrest.
Tips on minimizing, recording, and handling surgical complicationsJanuary 10, 2024As the saying goes, “Hope for the best but prepare for the worst.” Dealing with complications starts with preparing for them.
A pharmaceutical approach to pain managementJanuary 9, 2024Recognizing, assessing, and treating pain is not only essential for the comfort and well-being of our patients, but also contributes to their overall recovery and quality of life.
$15M funding aims to advance stem cell therapies for petsJanuary 8, 2024The financing will go toward achieving the conditional U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of Gallant Therapeutic’s candidate for feline chronic gingivostomatitis
Fixing a case of mandibular osteomyelitisJanuary 4, 2024This month's 'Dental Pearls' column covers a case where a concerning swelling of the mandible turns out to have a good prognosis, but due to a different etiology.
