Touch is not a want—part IIFebruary 14, 2022While we have known touch can calm an animal with fear, anxiety, and stress, it’s been a relatively short period of time since science began to examine of how touch matters at a biochemical level.
Education Center - SponsoredWhy Some Dogs Keep Seizing: Understanding and Managing Refractory Epilepsyby • PRN PharmacalThe severe impact of drug-resistant epilepsy highlights the importance of aiming for complete seizure control in all dogs experiencing seizures. It's crucial to enhance our understanding of the reasons behind drug resistance and how they relate to various causes, progression of the disease, and affected breeds.
Veterinary research vital in protecting zoo animals from SARS-CoV-2February 11, 2022Veterinary researchers from Kansas State University (K-State) are working to protect zoo animals from the spread of SARS-CoV-2.
Genes, environment, and DNA sequenceFebruary 8, 2022One of the most interesting and significant shifts in biomedical science has been the change in our understanding of how genes are influenced by environment, and even how such influences can be inherited without changes to the DNA sequence of our chromosomes.
Old challenges and new opportunities in treating feline lymphomaFebruary 8, 2022Lymphoma is the most common malignancy in cats and can cause a variety of clinical signs, depending on the site affected and extent of disease.
Applying MCI protocols to veterinary triageFebruary 7, 2022With phones ringing off the hook at general and emergency practices, and so many pets requiring evaluation for urgent conditions, veterinary staff must find a way to cut through the clamor.
"Dr. AI will help you now"February 7, 2022Veterinarians’ most limited resource is time. As such, tools capable of saving time are highly valued in practice.
A look at analgesia for enucleationFebruary 7, 2022The surgical procedure for an eye enucleation is within the reach of any reasonably skilled surgeon; however, the pain during and after a procedure can be excruciating.
Warm up to ways of preventing hypothermiaFebruary 7, 2022Hypothermia is a challenge that can have dire physiologic and economic effects in every veterinarian’s practice.
Shelter pet support program lands $7.4M in fundingFebruary 2, 2022An initiative aimed at improving the health and well-being of shelter pets has kicked off with a five-year, $7.4-million grant from Maddie’s Fund.
Strong human-animal bond leads to better preventive careFebruary 2, 2022The stronger the bond between a human and a pet, the more likely it is the animal will receive regular veterinary care.
