Are veterinary specialists the future?November 4, 2021Animals today can receive a level of medical care rivaling what is available to humans, including imaging capabilities, targeted cancer treatments, and open-heart surgery.
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Everyone lies, even veterinariansNovember 4, 2021Sometimes a pet owner may fudge the truth when speaking to her veterinarian. Vets being honest about their own shortcomings may help deter this and encourage clients to be more honest. The results help with pet health.
Pets' social impact for children with ADHD to be exploredNovember 3, 2021The impact of pet ownership on children with ADHD is set to be explored in a new study funded by the Human Animal Bond Research Institute.
Canine epilepsy studies score fundingNovember 2, 2021In honor of Epilepsy Awareness Month, the AKC Canine Health Foundation has awarded grants totaling more than $375,000.
Veterinary efforts support antimicrobial stewardshipOctober 6, 2021When it comes to the fight against antimicrobial resistance (AMR), animal health professionals seem to understand the crucial role they play.
2021 They Ate What?! X-ray Contest winnersOctober 4, 2021Check out the WINNER of the 15th annual Veterinary Practice News They Ate What?! X-ray Contest!
Deadly feline cancer sees new potential treatmentSeptember 30, 2021Researchers are using nanobody-targeted photodynamic therapy to tackle oral squamous cell carcinoma in cats.
Local blocks to prevent pain in spay and neuter proceduresSeptember 30, 2021The relationship between fear and pain is an emerging area of interest in veterinary medicine.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveVideo series: Pain blocks for neuter proceduresSeptember 30, 2021In the October issue of Veterinary Practice News, Michael Petty, DVM, addressed how local blocks can be used to prevent pain in spay and neuter procedures. You can read the full article here. He also shared three videos to demonstrate his technique. They, along with some related text from the article for each video, appear below. The procedure: orchidectomy In either a dog or cat, the method is the same. After an alcohol prep, the testicle is firmly grasped with the non-syringe hand, and the needle is inserted into the caudal pole of the testicle and advanced just shy of the cranial pole. While maintaining a firm grasp, aspirate to make sure you are not in a blood vessel, then start to inject just until you feel the slightest pressure under your fingers. Video 1: Testicular block — feline. For a cat, this will take perhaps ¼ cc of lidocaine per testicle. Withdraw the needle and repeat with the other testicle. Video 2: Testicular block — canine. In dogs, you can also use the same needle to do a line block over your intended incision area. For a large dog, up to 1 cc of lidocaine per testicle might be …
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveInfographic helps ID and prevent Halloween hazardsSeptember 30, 2021Downloadable infographic on how clients with noise-averse pets can work with you, their trusted pet care provider, when it comes to requiring prescriptions, asking for advice on OTC medications, or confirming readability of microchip scans.
