QOL assessment offers multi-faceted look at canine healthJuly 28, 2022A new data-led approach to measuring and quantifying canine well-being may offer veterinarians a more consistent capture of a dog’s health.
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Limb-sparing options for osteosarcoma-diagnosed dogs to be exploredJuly 28, 2022The Morris Animal Foundation-funded project will investigate limb-sparing options for large- and giant-breed dogs diagnosed with osteosarcoma. Ultimately, researchers hope to advance the treatment of and improve the prognosis for dogs receiving radiation treatment for this type of cancer.
Pet-friendly vacation spots ranked on hotels, DVM servicesJuly 27, 2022Feline-focused website All About Cats has released its list of the most pet-friendly vacation spots in the U.S., placing Portland, Ore., in the No. 1 spot.
Diagnostic test access improved at 5,000+ U.S. clinicsJuly 26, 2022Bionote USA, a manufacturer of quantitative, point-of-care veterinary analyzers and biomarker tests, has joined with veterinary group purchasing organization, PSIvet.
Therapy animals take center stage in 'World's Largest Pet Walk'July 26, 2022Pet lovers across the U.S. are invited to throw on their sneakers, grab their leashes, and hit the pavement this September to raise funds for emotional support animals.
UpTICKS in tick-borne disease riskJuly 25, 2022Tick-borne disease in dogs and cats is almost entirely preventable. Client education is needed to inform about the risk to pets associated with different tick species, canine and kitty lifestyles, importation concerns, and travel (particularly as summer advances). Public health (i.e. human) risks surrounding ticks and tick-borne disease is also now part of our veterinary One Health accountability, in addition to preventing ticks on pets.
Selecting the right laser for the jobJuly 25, 2022The use and understanding of laser therapy, a.k.a. photobiomodulation (PBM), has evolved significantly over the past decade. Today’s devices offer new opportunities for laser therapy to play a larger role in the continuum of care system (CoCS), moving beyond analgesia, and to areas such as dermatology, dental care, and perioperative support.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveIdentifying and treating vestibular diseaseJuly 21, 2022There are four hallmark signs of vestibular dysfunction. Some animals have all four; others may have some, but not all. These signs will allow you to confirm your patient has vestibular dysfunction. They will not, however, enable you to distinguish between the three vestibular localizations (peripheral vestibular disease, central vestibular disease, and paradoxical vestibular disease).
4,000 beagles rescued from research labJuly 19, 2022Four thousand beagles are looking for forever homes after being removed from a Virginia research facility that was allegedly breeding the dogs to be sold to laboratories for animal experimentation.
Dogs' sense of smell integrated with visionJuly 18, 2022Researchers in the university’s College of Veterinary Medicine have discovered dogs’ sense of smell is integrated with their vision and other unique parts of the brain.
