'Dialysis-like' treatment saves dog after human drug overdoseDecember 11, 2024Learn about the ‘last-ditch effort’ of a veterinary team to remove the lethal dose of 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) from a three-year-old Australian Shepherd’s system.
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A closer look at One HealthDecember 11, 2024With the recent resurgence of infectious diseases, such as mpox, veterinarians are reminded of their unique position to address zoonotic diseases and implement the One Health framework.
Veterinary point-of-care tests: Evidence-based insightsDecember 7, 2024Point-of-care tests (POCTs) can impact diagnosis, including timing, specificity, and accuracy, and ultimately, the delivery of care. Learn what factors to consider in evaluating and selecting POCTs.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveMoving with cats tipsDecember 5, 2024Moving to a new home is one of those things that can be both stressful AND exciting. For clients with cats, there is an extra layer of things to consider to minimize that stress for confused kitties. This infographic gives tips on how to make the process more feline-friendly, from before the move to once a new address is officially home.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveA New Way to See an Old Disease: Updates on Canine and Feline OsteoarthritisDecember 4, 2024In this session: Kristin Kirkby Shaw, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVS, DACVSMR, reviews the latest information regarding OA prevalence in dogs and cats, provides tips for how to recognize and diagnose OA and OA pain as early as possible, discusses how to engage the entire veterinary healthcare team (including the caregiver) in management, and discusses how to develop an effective plan of care.
Case study: Treating multiple eyelid tumors using photodynamic therapyDecember 4, 2024While more invasive surgeries may be recommended for some patients, photodynamic therapy (PDT) serves as an alternative based on tumor type, location, and overall health.
Weight-loss meds for pets: Have we found the cure for obesity?December 4, 2024Educating clients on proper pet nutrition and the importance of regular exercise are essential steps in managing pet obesity, but researchers hope to make the process easier with the development of medications similar in function to human weight-loss medications.
Trupanion reaches $3 billion in paid claims, reveals Top 5 pet claims for dog patients and feline patientsDecember 2, 2024Data scientists at Trupanion analyzed more than 11.1 million paid invoices from 2000 to 2024 and determined allergy/otitis and renal failure were the top health conditions for dogs and cats, respectively.
Leishmaniasis: What to know about this vector-borne tropical diseaseNovember 27, 2024Rising pet travel and climate shifts are bringing the zoonotic tropical disease leishmaniasis closer to home—here’s what North American veterinarians need to know.
How kennel materials impact patient behaviorNovember 26, 2024This article looks at the impact of kenneling on animal behavior and, in turn, practice staff and clinic efficiency, exploring alternative materials and methods for a better overall experience.
