Early detection key in hip dysplasia casesSeptember 26, 2022Puppies are born with normal hips, but changes associated with dysplasia can develop rapidly with earliest changes noted as soon as 30 days after birth. In developing puppies, joint incongruity or malalignment prevents normal development of the acetabulum and femoral head, perpetuating the development of dysplasia.
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What can cause pet tooth resorption?September 23, 2022The cause of tooth resorption likely resides in an environmental change or aspect of domestication that 1) has increased in popularity since the 1960s, and 2) is capable of causing changes to the entire periodontium of multiple, if not all, permanent teeth.
Spectrum of care: How it is helping vets be their best and ensure optimal patient healthSeptember 23, 2022Consider presenting treatment options aligned with evidence-based medicine, respect for client finances, a do-no-harm approach, and a commitment to non-judgmental, transparent, and thorough owner education.
Thinking differently about aging in dogsSeptember 19, 2022The traditional view of aging as a natural and inevitable phenomenon that we can only palliate and combat by treating individual diseases once they occur is gradually being replaced. A more useful view is aging is simply a biological process like any other, one that can be understood and manipulated to preserve health and well-being. As is so often the case in medicine, a change in perspective is necessary to facilitate new discoveries and new therapies.
Lasering in on a better approach to BOASSeptember 19, 2022Brachycephalic dog breeds have increased in popularity over the last 15 years while suffering from multiple well-documented health problems. Despite increased general awareness of their conformation-related problems, their appeal continues to grow. The result is increasing numbers of dogs selectively bred for shorter noses, wider faces, and predisposition to brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS).
Novel treatment for canine soft tissue sarcoma in the worksSeptember 19, 2022Dogs afflicted with a common and potentially deadly type of tumor may soon have access to more accurate diagnosis and improved treatment, Washington State University (WSU) reports.
Canine diabetes diagnoses more common in cool tempsAugust 29, 2022Dogs living in colder climates may be more likely to be diagnosed with diabetes, the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine (Penn Vet) reports.
Deadly rabbit disease might soon have treatmentAugust 26, 2022A novel treatment for rabbits afflicted with a highly contagious and deadly virus may be on the horizon, according to virologists at Kansas State University’s (K-State’s) College of Veterinary Medicine.
CBD may reduce severity, frequency of canine seizures, study showsAugust 24, 2022Cannabidiol (CBD) may be beneficial in reducing the severity and frequency of seizures in dogs, according to a new study published by ElleVet Sciences.
Army veterinary corps supports warfighters on multiple frontsAugust 12, 2022Veterinarians have been a part of the United States military since the nation’s founding, when farriers provided informal veterinary care to the horses employed by George Washington’s Continental Army. The movement to establish a formal veterinary corps within the U.S. Army grew stronger during the Civil War, and it became reality in 1916 via the National Defense Act, designed to bolster American military preparedness as involvement in World War I grew more likely.
