Thinking differently about aging in dogsSeptember 19, 2022The traditional view of aging as a natural and inevitable phenomenon that we can only palliate and combat by treating individual diseases once they occur is gradually being replaced. A more useful view is aging is simply a biological process like any other, one that can be understood and manipulated to preserve health and well-being. As is so often the case in medicine, a change in perspective is necessary to facilitate new discoveries and new therapies.
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Lasering in on a better approach to BOASSeptember 19, 2022Brachycephalic dog breeds have increased in popularity over the last 15 years while suffering from multiple well-documented health problems. Despite increased general awareness of their conformation-related problems, their appeal continues to grow. The result is increasing numbers of dogs selectively bred for shorter noses, wider faces, and predisposition to brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS).
Novel treatment for canine soft tissue sarcoma in the worksSeptember 19, 2022Dogs afflicted with a common and potentially deadly type of tumor may soon have access to more accurate diagnosis and improved treatment, Washington State University (WSU) reports.
Diversity, equity, inclusion barriers impact pet ownershipSeptember 12, 2022Finding solutions to remove barriers and expand access to a spectrum of care are among the issues veterinary industry leaders will tackle at an upcoming event, backed by the Veterinary Industry Council (VIC) and the North American Veterinary Community (NAVC).
Hero service dogs receive celeb supportSeptember 7, 2022Honoring the role service dogs play in helping America’s veterans and promoting the human-animal bond is the driving force behind a new celebrity-backed awards program.
How to organize your dental scheduleSeptember 6, 2022Talk with your team about ways to streamline admissions, budget procedure time, and set clear expectations for clients. You and your clients deserve smooth, efficient check-ins.
Personalized canine vaccine plans help improve owner complianceAugust 30, 2022When it comes to vaccinating dogs, there is no such thing as a “one-size-fits-all” approach, the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) reports.
Canine diabetes diagnoses more common in cool tempsAugust 29, 2022Dogs living in colder climates may be more likely to be diagnosed with diabetes, the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine (Penn Vet) reports.
Urgent care hospitals expand access to veterinary careAugust 26, 2022To help expand access to care, VCA Animal Hospitals has added an urgent care option to its network of clinics..
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveThe Diet Trial is a Diagnostic TestAugust 25, 2022Meagan Painter, DVM, DACVD, addresses how to understand the elimination diet trial as a diagnostic test when approaching the allergic patient. Specifics will include a review of the food allergy phenotype, best practices for diet selection, strategies for improving owner compliance, and a current review of the literature. A strong focus will be placed on introducing practical solutions that help general practitioners improve the diagnostic outcome after a diet trial is prescribed. Numerous case studies will be presented to highlight these concepts.
