Veterinary efforts critical in fight against AMRJuly 8, 2022Ensuring animal health professionals understand their critical role in the fight against antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is the driving force behind a new set of recommendations, published jointly by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) and the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP).
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VPN Plus+ ExclusiveDigital Cytology – The Past, Present and Future of This Innovative Diagnostic ServiceJuly 7, 2022Through an unbiased approach, Aaron Wallace, DVM, MS, MBA, will discuss terminology, equipment and modalities alongside real cases that will set you up for successful discussions with your colleagues and providers about digital cytology. And yes, we will look at digital slides to show you what to expect with current technology.
Ancient Italian breed recognized by AKCJuly 7, 2022There’s a new (old) dog in town: The bracco Italiano has received full recognition from the American Kennel Club (AKC), marking the dog registry’s 200th breed.
'Unicorn of the cat world' discovered in Georgia shelterJuly 7, 2022A “unicorn of the cat world” has popped up at an animal shelter in the Peach State in the form of a male calico kitten. Have you ever seen a male calico?
English bulldog breeding practices require 'urgent action'July 5, 2022A newly published study by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has confirmed the extreme physical features of English bulldogs (i.e. shortened muzzles, folded skin, squat body) put the breed at increased risk of developing breathing, eye, and skin conditions.
The use of ultrasound in common canine diseasesJuly 1, 2022Diseased dogs with non-specific clinical signs are a common challenge faced by the internal medicine specialist. Different tools are needed to obtain a correct diagnosis and provide treatment recommendations. Abdominal ultrasonography is extremely valuable in dogs, because it provides a large quantity of information in real-time, is non-invasive, and is cost-effective.
How 'going green' impacts veterinariansJune 30, 2022Over the years, we have seen many of our clients opting for an eco-conscience lifestyle, both for humans and their animals. From nutrition and supplies to pharmacologic treatments and sustainability practices, we are all continuing to learn and educate each other on how we impact the environment. It is evident the demand for environmentally friendly and sustainable products is not a trend and continues to rise.
Is a Band-Aid no longer the solution?June 30, 2022So, what can veterinary medicine learn from the “alcohol swab and bandage” routine of human vaccinations? First, sometimes human medicine can get lost in the ideal of what ought to make sense at the expense of practical sense, just like we can.
Seize and de-cyst canine furcationsJune 30, 2022Furcation cysts are seen in the furcation of erupted teeth, rather than the unerupted teeth associated with dentigerous cysts. The most common tooth affected by furcation cysts appears to be the maxillary fourth premolar tooth.
Tempting cat owners into your clinic with technologyJune 29, 2022A third of cats are expected to develop CKD in their lifetimes. The gift of an early disease warning creates a welcome opportunity for pet owners to get in front of disease, working with their veterinarians to applying early care interventions when they are most effective.
