Using conservative therapy for mild malocclusionsOctober 7, 2020The key to successful “rubber toy therapy” is realizing its limitations and using it in cases of linguoversion or mild Class 2 malocclusions.
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Obesity epidemic swells with pandemicOctober 6, 2020While pudgy pets have been a persistent problem for years, the pandemic certainly hasn’t made things any easier.
Campaign keeps owners, pets together amidst domestic violenceOctober 6, 2020A movement aimed at protecting domestic abuse survivors and their pets, and preserving the human-animal bond has just received a helping hand in the form of celebrity support.
$450M facility to meet growing pet food demandOctober 1, 2020A 1.3 million-sf brewery is set to be converted into a pet food manufacturing facility in the Old North State.
The world has changed. What does that mean for veterinary medicine?September 30, 2020Veterinary professionals have a valuable role to play during COVID and beyond: to be part of a competent, compassionate team that helps companion animals.
A clinical approach to bacteriuria in dogs and catsSeptember 29, 2020Over the past few years, it has been evidenced the urinary tract is not a sterile environment and is instead inhabited by a unique microbiota.
Heartworms in dogs: An ever-present global problemSeptember 29, 2020Heartworm in dogs is a global problem and is well documented in South America, Southern Europe, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Australia, Japan, and North America.
Conflicts of interest in narrative reviews can be especially problematicSeptember 29, 2020In the last few years, several scientific publications have reported on a cluster of cases of dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in dogs that appear to be associated with grain-free foods .
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveFood is love—So why is nutrition a problem area for veterinarians?September 29, 2020By Brennen McKenzie, MA, MSc, VMD, cVMAAs a child, I was a big fan of the Peanuts cartoons. One of my favorite characters was Snoopy, a suave, bipedal beagle who wrote novels and engaged in breathtaking aerial combat with his nemesis, the Red Baron. Though Snoopy was unlike most other beagles I have known, he had one characteristic in common to others of his breed, and indeed most dogs. When suppertime arrived, all other activities were forgotten, and he often launched into an exuberant, joyful, food-induced dance. Every feeding was a celebration for Snoopy, not only of food but of the bond between dog and owner. Few subjects generate the same intensity of emotion in pet owners as the question of what to feed our animal companions. Feeding our pets is the quintessential act of caring and love. And based on how most dogs and cats act at feeding time, it certainly seems like a highlight of the relationship for them. There is also a deep sense in most pet owners that choosing a pet food has tremendous significance for the health and well-being of their pets. Everyone wants to give their pets the "best" food that will keep them active and happy and prevent illness …
Still no evidence of animal-to-human COVID transmissionSeptember 28, 2020Animal health professionals should encourage kindness amidst the pandemic to minimize unnecessary animal relinquishment.
