Little dog is big dealOctober 22, 2020This year’s American Humane Hero Dog Awards saw the top prize of “most heroic canine” go to a Chihuahua, weighing just 4 lbs.
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Cancer research gets $825K boostOctober 16, 2020America’s top veterinarian oncology universities have received additional funding to help in the fight against pet cancer.
Hampton, Va., ranked top roundworm city for SeptemberOctober 16, 2020Hampton, Va., is the number one city for hookworm in September, the Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC) reports.
Joint lubricant could signal canine OAOctober 15, 2020Canine and human osteoarthritis (OA) might soon see improved diagnostics and treatment methods.
Pet food pulled due to dangerous, potentially deadly toxinOctober 13, 2020Veterinarians should be on alert for patients displaying symptoms of aflatoxin poisoning.
Kittens yearn for mother's touch in first weeksOctober 13, 2020Understanding the intrinsic bond between a kitten and its mother might be the key to improving the care of young cats in shelters and foster homes.
Technicians are tops: The changing role of this critical team memberOctober 12, 2020It’s National Veterinary Technician Week, a time when we honor these tireless professionals who have never been more critical to animal health than over the last eight months or so.
Up to scratch: Topical treatments for skin conditionsOctober 7, 2020Itchy skin conditions are high on the list of problems pet owners bring to veterinarians. Approximately 10 percent of cats and dogs suffer from some type of allergy.
Why client compliance makes all the difference when treating OEOctober 7, 2020Canine otitis externa (OE) is one of the most common diseases practitioners encounter. It is defined as inflammation of the ear canal, and involves the pinna and vertical and horizontal canal up to the tympanic membrane.
The art and science of safe intubationOctober 7, 2020Depending on how it’s handled, an endotracheal tube (ETT) can save a life, lead to complications, or kill a patient.
