Senior pet care: Underscoring the value of preventive laboratory work in aging petsJune 20, 2024Laboratory data from times of health help establish individual patient reference intervals for more sensitive detection of occult disease in our senior patients, some of which may have One Health importance, (e.g. roundworms and zoonotic risks).
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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.
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.