Zero-waste disposal achieved by pet food giantAugust 10, 2020When it comes to corporate responsibility and the sustainable manufacturing of pet food and products, one company has officially raised the stakes.
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Animal pain council bolstered with partnershipAugust 10, 2020Zoetis has joined forces with the World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) to support its Global Pain Council (GPC), a specialist group of veterinarians with expertise in companion animal pain management.
5 Questions With… Johanna Kingsley, DVM, owner of Kingsley Veterinary ServicesAugust 7, 2020Dr. Kingsley owns and operates a mobile animal practice that offers home euthanasia and palliative care services.
How digital monitoring can quickly alert to thermal changes during surgeryAugust 7, 2020The use of veterinary-specific multiparameter digital monitors helps to quickly determine when an anesthetized patient is becoming hypothermic during a procedure.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveAntimicrobial stewardship: What it is and why it mattersAugust 4, 2020By Brennen McKenzie, MA, MSc, VMD, cVMAAntimicrobials have tremendous therapeutic benefits in human and veterinary patients. After vaccination, antibiotics are probably the most important medical intervention of the 20th century in terms of reducing suffering and death. Of course, antimicrobials can also have significant adverse effects. And any use of antimicrobials, including appropriate therapeutic use, creates a selection pressure that can result in emergence of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) or an increase in the abundance of resistant bacteria. Adverse effects and the development of resistance reduce the potential benefits of antibiotics. Antimicrobial stewardship is the concept of using antibiotics in a manner that maximizes their benefits, minimizes risks, and conserves the effectiveness of these important drugs.1 Changing when and how we use antibiotics is the key to achieving these goals. Antimicrobial stewardship involves three general strategies: 1) Preventing infectious disease occurrence 2) Reducing overall antimicrobial use 3) Using antimicrobials in ways that maximize the benefits, minimize the adverse effects, and reduce the development of antibiotic resistance Preventing infections Preventing bacterial infections automatically reduces the need for, and hence the use of, antimicrobials. This involves encouraging clients to provide appropriate husbandry and preventive care, including vaccination, proper nutrition, isolation of sick animals, and other prophylactic measures. Prevention of …
Education, observation key to conquering skin allergiesJuly 30, 2020For veterinarians who are keen to talk to clients about skin allergies, now’s the time to scratch that itch.
Shelter dogs find celeb advocateJuly 29, 2020Charles Melton, star of TV’s Riverdale, has partnered with Purina One on a new campaign aimed at promoting and encouraging shelter adoptions.
Food for thought: Dietary considerations in feline lower urinary tract diseasesJuly 29, 2020When presented with a cat with clinical signs consistent with lower urinary tract disease, it is important to gain an accurate history, then think about the animal's diet.
Canine congestive heart failure chews OKedJuly 28, 2020The chews, which contain spironolactone and benazepril hydrochloride, have been approved for use with other medications (e.g. diuretics) for the management of the clinical signs of mild, moderate, or severe congestive heart failure in dogs due to atrioventricular valvular insufficiency (AVVI).
Is glucosamine effective for treating osteoarthritis?July 27, 2020As trained members of a scientific profession, it is best to understand why anecdotal evidence supporting the use of glucosamine is not a sufficient justification for recommending or selling it to client.
