Should veterinarians adhere to scientific standards for acceptable practice?February 11, 2021The purpose of evidence-based veterinary medicine (EBVM) is to improve patient care by providing clinicians with high-quality information and, more importantly, with the decision-making tools necessary to use it effectively.
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Cancer misdiagnosis may be common in English bulldogsFebruary 11, 2021Research out of CSU suggests a high B-cell count does not necessarily indicate cancer in English bulldogs, Morris Animal Foundation reports.
How our profession went viral: COVID-related changes in client behaviorFebruary 9, 2021Last March, when COVID-19 initiated its first round of shutdowns, most of us wrung our hands and wondered whether our profession could weather this.
Canine genetics, health to be explored at summitFebruary 9, 2021Preserving and enhancing genetic diversity in dog breeds is set to be explored at an upcoming virtual educational conference.
'Doggy breath' may point to bigger health concernsFebruary 9, 2021While dogs and cats are unlikely to have especially “fresh” breath, the presence of a particularly sour odor in a pet’s mouth might indicate internal illness.
Proactive care gets helping hand via telehealthFebruary 2, 2021Providing pets with the best care possible, even from a distance, is central to the American Veterinary Medical Association’s (AVMA’s) latest resource.
Test your veterinary knowledge with our February Brain Teaser!February 1, 2021Put your knowledge to the test regarding this humerus fracture in a three-year-old cat.
Cancer funding improves pets' access to careFebruary 1, 2021Pets battling cancer in the Lone Star State will have improved access to veterinary treatment and care, thanks to a new round of funding.
Feline-friendly tactics can help boost the bottom lineFebruary 1, 2021Ninety-nine percent of Cat Friendly Practices would recommend the certification program to other veterinary professionals, AAFP says.
World's tallest dog passes awayFebruary 1, 2021The animal community is mourning a massive loss with the passing of Freddy, the world's tallest male dog, at the age of eight. The Great Dane measured 3 feet, 4 inches (103.5 cm) from foot to withers. When standing on his hind legs, he was 7 feet, 5.5 inches (226 cm)—nearly five inches taller than basketball legend Shaquille O'Neal. Freddy, who first achieved the Guinness World Record in 2016, is mourned by his owner, Claire Stoneman, of Essex, England. "He was not just the tallest dog but the dog with the most love and the biggest heart," Stoneman says. "A total soppy bugger who was hand fed. "He was my life—my reason, my joy, my annoyance, my happiness, and my ultimate sadness. He was my heart Dane. My one in a million and loved by the entire world." "Freddy was such a gentle giant, and it was always a pleasure to see him bounding towards you," adds Guinness World Records editor-in-chief, Craig Glenday. "Measuring this mountain of a dog was an unforgettable—if challenging!—experience, and I'll always treasure the couple of occasions I got to share a sofa with him—there was just about enough room for the two of us!" For …
