What do all those 'biotics' do? Turns out, a lotOctober 23, 2024How can veterinarians determine if probiotics, prebiotics, synbiotics, or postbiotics are safe and effective? What do these biotics actually do? Let’s explore the microbiome and the roles of each in GI health.
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VPN Plus+ ExclusiveID 'poo-pourri': Emerging and Evolving Infectious Disease in Dogs and CatsOctober 2, 2024In this session: In dogs and cats, infectious diseases are emerging and evolving rapidly. These changes, and new research findings, bring various One Health (animal, human, environment) and antimicrobial resistance and stewardship challenges to the forefront for veterinarians and vet teams. Michelle Evason, BSc, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), MRCVS, addresses these concerns specific to gastro-intestinal (GI) parasites and wellness screening and provides practical resources to aid clinical management and pet-owner communication.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveTriaging the Sick Neonatal FoalAugust 21, 2024In this session: So, your client’s mare delivered a live, apparently healthy foal several days ago and now he/she is deteriorating? This discussion focuses on the most common causes of illness in foals in the first few days of life, including sepsis, diarrhea, and more. Emily Barrell, DVM, MSc, DACVIM-LAIM, reviews risk factors, pathophysiology, diagnostics, and treatment for these conditions, focusing on key takeaways, including when to refer and what to do before sending the pair on their way to the hospital. Prompt intervention can greatly impact survival in critically ill foals, and this discussion will leave you feeling prepared to identify and triage the most likely causes of disease in equine neonates.
Human medications lead list of top pet toxins in 2023, data showsMarch 7, 2024Food items, such as grapes, and raisins, come in a close second on the annual list released by the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) Animal Poison Control Center (APCC)
Leap Year (fur) babies celebrated at New York veterinary hospitalFebruary 17, 2024The Schwarzman Animal Medical Center (AMC) in New York City shares a glimpse of previous patients celebrating birthdays on Feb. 29
Holiday hazards: 'Tis the season for sharing life-saving tipsDecember 19, 2023Delicious holiday foods are just one of the seasonal pitfalls facing clients and their pets. Help them stay accident-free with hazard management and avoidance tips from emergency, critical care, and toxicology experts and practitioners.
Keeping the 'bugs' in balance: GI microbiome health mattersNovember 3, 2023Given the microbiota in the gut help support overall health, maintaining a balance between beneficial and potentially pathogenic bacteria is important.
Canine respiratory, digestive disease 'strongly linked,' study saysAugust 28, 2023Dogs with respiratory disease are at higher risk of digestive system abnormalities, according to new research published by the University of Missouri (MU) College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM).
FIP guidelines offer hope for quick diagnosisSeptember 30, 2022The 2022 AAFP/EveryCat Feline Infectious Peritonitis Diagnosis Guidelines detail characteristics and pathogenesis of feline infectious peritonitis (FIP), a fatal but difficult-to-detect disease caused by feline coronavirus (FCoV).
Tummy troubles: Empirical treatment of acute vomitingSeptember 20, 2021Some of the most common clinical presentations seen in general practice are gastrointestinal symptoms, such as vomiting and diarrhea.
