Allergies, otitis lead top 10 list of conditions during COVID-19June 15, 2020COVID-19 may have caused an upheaval for human health, but conditions for pets have largely remained the same.
SPONSORED CONTENTStraight Talk with Clients is a Critical Piece of the Adverse Food Reaction "Puzzle"Managing dogs with adverse food reactions can be a puzzle for veterinarians and a wait-and-see game for clients. +
Is combining dentistry with other surgical procedures a good idea?June 15, 2020There is much debate regarding the clinical significance of bacteremia and what role it plays, if any, in development of adverse events.
"Portals" lessen stress-related illness in shelter catsJune 15, 2020Cats in 82 shelters across the U.S. and Canada are now enjoying safer living conditions, thanks to a new campaign by the Million Cat Challenge. Dubbed Portalmania 2020, the movement has seen the installation of more than 2,400 “portals” in animal shelters.
Creature comforts: Designing a facility with patient care in mindJune 12, 2020As veterinarians, we know a visit to a veterinary clinic can often be a stressful event for clients and their pets. In designing our new Pet Wellness and Urgent Care Center in Marion, Ill., we placed a special focus on providing not only a high standard of medical care, but also a comfortable environment that is as anxiety-free as possible for animals and their human companions. Offering treatment for dogs, cats, birds and reptiles, the clinic opened last year and consists of approximately 10,000 sf of hospital space in addition to 7,000 sf for grooming, training, and lodging. The goal was to create a stress-free space through the clinic's physical appearance, textures, and other design elements. Everything about the new facility was planned with patients and clients in mind, beginning with the clinic's exterior, which does not look like a medical facility, but rather a mountain lodge where one would expect rest and relaxation. The interior is spacious and features high ceilings that incorporate reclaimed wood and sheet metal from buildings in southern Illinois. The same materials were used in the waiting areas, offering a warm, nostalgic atmosphere. Separation and isolation Design elements that provide separation and isolation …
How to do surgery in a world with no PPEJune 10, 2020With dwindling supplies of personal protective equipment (PPE), it is becoming more and more difficult to do surgery by the book.
Uniting human, animal pharma/biotech strengthens fight against cancerJune 8, 2020Using a One Health approach to enhance developments for human and canine cancer treatments is central to a new manuscript, supported by World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA’s) One Health Committee (WSAVA OHC).
Helping a dog age gracefully starts in youthJune 3, 2020We all want to help our patients enter the third act of life gracefully, but what exactly does that mean and how can it be achieved?
Blue-green algae: What it is and why it's so deadlyJune 3, 2020Although commonly referred to as blue-green “algae,” these organisms are not plants. Rather, they are bacteria—cyanobacteria, to be precise. And they are deadly to dogs, cats, and other animals.
Making the subtle noticeable: Transforming veterinary care with technologyJune 2, 2020Clinicians love a good challenge, even the really tough ones. Yet, frustration arises when we cannot seem to make any headway in improving a pet’s condition.
13 open-wound management mistakes to avoidJune 2, 2020If you follow these 13 basic principles, healing will be faster, costs will be lower, and both your client and your patient will be happier.
