Best practices for pet parasitesJune 21, 2016Thanks to warmer temperatures and fewer cold snaps this year, parasites threaten to take a bite out of the happiness of many U.S. pets. Veterinary Practice News tapped experts in the field to relay what they expect this season and to offer best practices.
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Cannabis for brain tumors?June 16, 2016Questions about cannabis, including its risks, benefits and legality, just keep coming. Fortunately, as data accrue, evidence is growing that can support and inform our recommendations regarding cannabis, both pro and con.
How to tackle pet skin disorders with holistic careJune 14, 2016Skin diseases are among the most common problems we see in private general practice, and allergies certainly are among the most common dermatological problems for which clients seek help.
Why palliative care for pets is so importantJune 13, 2016Medical advances and the ever-changing dynamics of the human-animal bond are combining to make palliative pet care even more important today.
The art of anesthesia in brachycephalic dogsJune 10, 2016Anesthetic management of brachycephalic dogs presents challenges before, during and after any surgical, dental or radiographic procedure, and even under sedation.
SynDaver labs launches synthetic canine modelMay 31, 2016The SynDaver Synthetic Canine will provide veterinary students with an anatomically accurate platform to practice surgical procedures, according to the company.
Tough decisions await when dogs bite kidsMay 19, 2016Diana Sweeney is the parent liaison in the Division of Plastic Surgery at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. She is the only such parent liaison for pediatric plastic surgery in the United States.
Spot the Abnormalities!May 18, 2016In this photo: Radiograph of a 16-year-old Terrier mix who was hit by a car. How many abnormalities can you spot? You should find at least 4.
Researchers discover rare human disease in dogsMay 17, 2016Researchers say they have discovered a rare, severe form of pulmonary hypertension in dogs. Up until this point, it had only been classified as a human lung disease.
Why the standards of care for spinal cord injuries are changingMay 16, 2016Veterinary medicine is experiencing a culture shift in the treatment of spinal cord injury and disk disease. With more veterinarians incorporating integrative physical medicine treatments (i.e., acupuncture, laser therapy and rehabilitation) into their practices, the standards of care for spinal cord injury could well be changing.
