Tackling vaccine hesitancy with a One Health approachMay 28, 2024Though the skepticism around vaccination is concerning, it emphasizes effectively conveying to owners the economic value and health benefits of preventive medicine.
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Essential medicines list for food-producing animals aims to improve access to veterinary medicines, biologicalsMarch 21, 2024The essential veterinary medicines list (EVML) includes core vaccines and medications selected by expert working groups based on relevance, efficacy, and cost effectiveness
Practicing a spectrum of careMarch 11, 2024This approach ensures patients receive care that improves their quality of life, within the constraints of the pet family, while allowing veterinary teams to uphold their moral, ethical, ad legal obligations.
Talking clients into prioritizing pet dental healthFebruary 1, 2024Explaining what goes on in an initial examination and then taking the time to discuss necessary next steps could help you advocate for your patients’ dental health.
Guarding against rabies in KenyaDecember 6, 2023Wildlife conservation advocate, Deborah Aparicio, DVM, CWRS, shares her quest in offering veterinary preventive care through volunteer work.
Canine vaccine hesitancy prevalent among U.S. dog owners, study findsSeptember 5, 2023More than 50 percent of dog owners in America have expressed some level of skepticism about vaccinating their pets—including for anti-rabies.
Immunological disease, reproductive issues more common in purebred catsJune 28, 2023Purebred cats are more likely to experience reproductive issues, heart disease, and surgical complications as compared to mixed-breed felines.
Poor air quality dangerous for pets, tooJune 8, 2023As hazy skies caused by Canadian wildfires continue compromise air quality in the eastern U.S., American Humane is reminding pet owners how they can keep four-legged family members safe.
Rabies antibody testing keeps people, pets togetherJune 6, 2023Keeping people and pets together while prioritizing public safety are the goals of a new offering at the University of Missouri (MU) College of Veterinary Medicine.
Understanding canine vaccines: What is 'core' and 'non-core'?May 31, 2023The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) recently released its 2022 AAHA Canine Vaccination Guidelines.1 This resource is incredibly comprehensive (almost any question you might have related to vaccination is addressed!), contains resources for veterinary team members and pet owners, and assists with preventive care. Perhaps the most important question raised in the updated guidelines is: "Should we be re-thinking what we consider 'core vaccines' for individual patients?" Spoiler alert: the answer is yes. 'Core' and 'non-core' vaccines Traditional core vaccines are those recommended for all pets, regardless of lifestyle. These vaccines protect against diseases that are easily transmissible, serious, and/or fatal. The following are core vaccines AAHA recommends for every dog (unless there is a medical reason for exemption): Canine distemper virus (CDV) Canine adenovirus type 2 (CAV-2) Canine parvovirus type 2 (CPV-2) Rabies virus Other vaccines (i.e. "non-core") are sometimes considered "optional." Here, cost-conscious or vaccine-hesitant clients may decline vaccines the veterinary team does not specifically classify as core or "required" for their pet. However, this is where a change in both perspective and narrative with clients might be needed. These "non-core" vaccines may be considered "core" for certain dogs, and the AAHA similarly states the vaccines below …
