Is a heartworm vaccine on the horizon?
May 21, 2020
Protecting dogs from deadly parasites and combating drug resistance to heartworm medications are the central goals behind a new Morris Animal Foundation-funded study.
Heartworm prevention: Clients can’t comply if they don’t know they should
May 11, 2020
Canine heartworm is a devastating disease, but it is also preventable. So why are so many dog owners choosing to leave their pets unprotected?
Fecal microbiome testing: Is the research reliable to ensure a healthy pet?
May 7, 2020
While enthusiasm for new discoveries and hypotheses is a necessary part of scientific progress, the premature application of these to clinical patients can be harmful.
Telemedicine from the front line: A practicing veterinarian’s perspective
May 5, 2020
Given the change in generational demographics, today’s clients view their pets as family members and insist on immediate gratification. To survive, we must adapt, otherwise pet parents will rely on Dr. Google.
Generic equine sedative OKed by FDA
May 1, 2020
Detomidine hydrochloride is used to manage pain in both mature horses and yearlings when undergoing minor surgical procedures, such as the repairing of skin lacerations, as well as diagnostics.
Southeast U.S. “hotbed” for heartworms, warns AHS
April 21, 2020
While the COVID-19 pandemic remains top of mind in the U.S. and beyond, the American Heartworm Society (AHS) is reminding veterinarians to stay mindful of heartworm prevention.
New guidelines help ensure heartworm safety, prevention amid COVID-19
April 7, 2020
Conditions under which a veterinarian can delay annual heartworm tests during the COVID crisis is just one of the topics covered in new recommendations released by AHS.
Recalled human anti-ulcer drug used in veterinary medicine
April 2, 2020
A human anti-ulcer drug also used in veterinary medicine has been recalled by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) after the agency discovered it might contain unsafe levels of a probable human carcinogen.
Cannabis and its role in the endocannabinoid biome
March 31, 2020
With the recent interest and rapid growth of the cannabis industry, an understanding of the ECB is the first step toward developing a foundation in cannabis science.
Biopharma company sells feline weight-loss med for $43M
March 31, 2020
A mirtazapine transdermal ointment, used for the management of weight loss in cats, has just changed pharmaceutical hands in a multimillion dollar deal.
