DNA may hold secret for feline HCM therapiesAugust 6, 2021The effectiveness of a commonly prescribed treatment for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) in cats may vary depending on the animal’s genes.
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Fund matching campaign launched for National Dog DayAugust 5, 2021Canine research studies exploring bloat, urinary tract infections, and extracorporeal shockwave therapy are set to get a boost in funding, thanks to a newly launched donation matching drive.
Brain Teaser: A cocker spaniel needs a total ear canal ablation (TECA)July 29, 2021Test your veterinary knowledge with our monthly Brain Teaser!
Accidental euthanasia gets veterinarian delicensedJuly 26, 2021A veterinarian in Atlantic Canada has agreed to forfeit his license after accidentally euthanizing a dog.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveFrom antioxidants to vitamins, many supplements lack official testingJuly 22, 2021By Brennen McKenzie, MA, MSc, VMD, cVMASkipping steps in the scientific process wastes time and resources, and it ultimately hurts patients. Those who may choose an insufficiently tested supplement over a proven therapy because they believe it to be safer or more effective based on low-quality evidence can be harmed by the supplement or by delaying truly effective treatment
Canine lymphoma drug gets full approvalJuly 20, 2021Elanco’s Tanovea product contains the active ingredient rabacfosadine, an acyclic nucleotide phosphonate that kills rapidly growing tumor cells.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveA practical guide to compassionate care, for all parties involvedJuly 15, 2021If someone with a mental health condition brings you their animal for help, they are doing the best they can by their pet. It is our professional responsibility to rise to the challenge.
Dogs, cats can catch COVID from owners, study confirmsJuly 13, 2021Researchers say cats are at higher risk for contracting the virus than dogs and can develop COVID-like symptoms.
Reducing spread of deadly disease central to dog import billJuly 12, 2021Minimizing the spread of diseases that could be dangerous to both human and animal health is the goal of the recently reintroduced Healthy Dog Importation Act.
Handling regurgitation as a complicationJuly 9, 2021A patient regurgitating under anesthesia can lead to more detrimental complications, such as aspiration pneumonia, rhinitis, and esophagitis, which can lead to strictures.
