Senior dogs' health, wellness focus of new research projectsNovember 24, 2022Age-associated inflammation, the potential impact of exercise on frailty, and the effect of heavy metal exposure on cognition in senior dogs are among the topics set to be explored via funding from Morris Animal Foundation.
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Researchers hope to tap into big data for pet healthNovember 23, 2022As the COVID pandemic vividly demonstrated, data is crucial for understanding how diseases spread, pinpointing outbreaks, and determining the most effective prevention strategies and treatment methods. Unlike the world of human medicine, however, there is no one organization in veterinary medicine that gathers and analyzes data on companion animal diseases and treatments.
Can you solve this puzzle?November 23, 2022Can you solve this puzzle? A four-year-old MI Yorkie mix with acute posterior paresis. Lesion is localized to T3-L3 and an MRI is performed.
Nonsurgical feline sterilization methods to be exploredNovember 22, 2022Controlling the skyrocketing population of free-roaming cats in the United States and improving overall feline health are the dual goals of two recently launched studies. Morris Animal Foundation has announced funding for research projects at the University of Georgia and Tufts University, both of which will focus on developing methods for nonsurgical cat sterilization to control reproductive capacity. Researchers at the University of Georgia will work to develop an oral vaccine to decrease male cat fertility by reducing reproductive hormone levels, while scientists at Tufts will focus on decreasing hormone levels in female cats through an injectable medication. Currently, there are an estimated 60 million to 100 million free-roaming, community cats in the U.S., Morris Animal Foundation reports. The newly funded projects hope to develop strategies for controlling this population beyond trap/neuter/release programs, effectively reducing the number of cats entering animal shelters. "The importance of finding viable, safe, humane, and cost-effective techniques for nonsurgical sterilization in community cats cannot be overstated," says Morris Animal Foundation's vice president of scientific operations, Kathy Tietje, PhD, MBA. "We're excited about these innovative projects and their impact on population control of this specific group …
Glucose monitoring options in dogs and catsNovember 21, 2022More and more frequently, our patients are benefiting from a world of advancing technology to treat various ailments. Diabetes mellites in dogs and cats can be challenging to treat and difficult to monitor due to the stress of hospitalization, nervous pet parents attempting to manage the disease for the first time, and supply shortages. Then there is the cost associated with insulin, syringes, and monitors.
Canine pancreatitis injectable OKed by FDANovember 21, 2022Panoquell-CA1 has been granted conditional approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the management of clinical signs associated with acute onset of pancreatitis in canines.
OR warming, positioning tools win veterinary innovation comp.November 18, 2022The operating room (OR) warming technologies developed by VetORSolutions were praised for their practicality and cost effectiveness at the recent Veterinary Innovation Summit (VIS).
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveQuality of Life Assessment InfographicNovember 17, 2022We are all familiar with some clients who have a really difficult time accepting when it is time to say goodbye. That's why we created this marketing piece for you to use freely in your clinics to provide clients with thought-starting questions to help them determine if they should have that conversation with you, especially at this time of year when ill pets often seem to decide it is time for the Rainbow Bridge.
Service dogs' impact on children with ASD to be exploredNovember 15, 2022Service dog training and its impact on children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their families is set to be explored in a new study supported by the Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI)
Feline-friendly approach improves patient experienceNovember 15, 2022The International Society of Feline Medicine (ISFM) and the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) have jointly published two guidelines detailing how veterinarians can best implement positive, respectful interactions with feline patients and reduce stress associated with the veterinary environment.
