A One Health guide to preventativesApril 10, 2025Through a One Health lens, we evaluate the use of regular year-long preventives in dogs and cats, highlighting various available drug classes and options.
SPONSORED CONTENTFeline heartworm diagnostic testingUnderstanding the new American Heartworm Society guidelines, why and when to screen cats for heartworm infection. +
The expanding universe of canine aging scienceMarch 27, 2025In this exclusive feature, Dr. Brennen McKenzie explores the explosion of interest in canine geroscience and potential methods for extending healthy lifespan in dogs.
New study uses a supplement to decrease canine muscle lossMarch 27, 2025Check out the findings from a recent study demonstrating the safety and impact of ursolic acid supplementation in skeletal muscle mRNA expression and muscle function in dogs.
A closer look at OA supplements—Part 1March 15, 2025Osteoarthritis (OA) is common in dogs and cats. Often, the practitioner utilizes multimodal approaches to treatment, offering anti-inflammatory medications and dietary supplements. Let's look at some options for your OA patient.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveThe Lyme-positive dog: Is it necessary to treat a blue dot?February 19, 2025So, do we treat all 9.55 percent that test positive, even if they are asymptomatic and testing confirms exposure but cannot tell us which ones will, if ever, develop clinical signs? That is a lot of antibiotics to doll out for often asymptomatic patients. Sadly, because the disease is not reportable in animals, we have a much less clear picture of the true incidence of clinical cases than in human medicine, which also has significant underreporting concerns.
The scoop on otitis externa medsFebruary 6, 2025Got a go-to plan for otitis externa cases? Instead of relying on "shotgun meds," learn a more precise approach to treatment. This feature walks through common scenarios to help you develop a targeted medical plan—reducing repeat cases and improving outcomes.
Best practices for pharmaceutical pain management with surgery for cats and dogsJanuary 14, 2025Streamlining pain control protocols can improve outcomes—this article highlights key options without overwhelming, ensuring happier patients and caregivers.
Pet diabetes: New meds and monitoring tools advancing care optionsJanuary 7, 2025Novel drug treatments for diabetes mellitus (DM) can provide clients with options permitting treatment of patients that would otherwise be euthanized due to cost or other issues related to insulin therapy in pets.
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.
Responsible antimicrobial use in animals highlighted in global reportNovember 20, 2024At the midpoint of World AMR Awareness Week, the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) highlights the veterinary community’s global efforts against a critical health threat.
