Do pulsed electromagnetic field devices offer any benefit?March 31, 2021Since the discovery of electricity and magnetism, these mysterious forces have been thought to possess healing powers.
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VPN Plus+ ExclusiveStem cell therapies – leaping before looking?March 31, 2021By Brennen McKenzie, MA, MSc, VMD, cVMAAs often happens, preliminary research in laboratory animals and in human medicine led to relatively rapid commercialization and clinical use of stem cell treatments in veterinary medicine well before robust clinical trial evidence in companion animals with natural disease had been developed. Fortunately, as better evidence has been slowly accumulated, it is looking more and more like we may have “guessed right” in this case: the risks to our patients are minimal (though not negligible) and there may well be meaningful benefits.
$108,000 donation supports canine health researchMarch 30, 2021The American Kennel Club (AKC) Canine Health Foundation (CHF) has received a donation totaling $108,872 from Purina.
Why are pet thefts on the rise?March 30, 2021The Los Angeles dognapping of singer Lady Gaga’s French bulldogs in February, which also resulted in the serious shooting injury of her dogwalker, made worldwide news.
Tracking blood pressure vital to feline preventive careMarch 26, 2021Arming veterinarians with the tools needed for early detection of feline hypertension is the goal of a newly published industry resource.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveThe practical art to triage emergenciesMarch 25, 2021Five patients coming in quick succession is common in a busy emergency practice; and just as common, it is cited a major cause for compassion fatigue and burn out. It begs the questions: “When you are the only doctor, or when your staff is overwhelmed, what options for managing patient load do you have?”
National study to shed light on canine OAMarch 22, 2021Gaining insight into the incidence and prevalence of canine osteoarthritis (OA) is the driving force behind a newly announced partnership.
Surprise breed climbs AKC's national rankingsMarch 22, 2021For three decades, Labs have topped the American Kennel Club’s annual breed popularity rankings, representing the most registrations in 2020.
Antioxidants: More common than before, but lacking in researchMarch 16, 2021Antioxidants have been a popular topic in human health for some time now, and as research advances, they are trending in veterinary medicine as well.
A look inside: Using digital radiography to confirm feline osteoarthritisMarch 16, 2021Feline osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease common in middle age to older feline patients and can have significant impacts on a cat’s quality of life.