Highlights from the Third World Veterinary Cancer CongressAugust 16, 2016Southern Brazil and nearby Iguazu Falls was the setting in late May for the Third World Veterinary Cancer Congress. The Brazilian, European, Japanese and American cancer societies organized key lectures, which served to nourish the hope, education and collaborative efforts of the 439 attendees representing 27 countries.
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Do You Know What's Wrong With This Picture?August 12, 2016Question What is wrong with this picture, showing sterilization pouches in an autoclave? There are 2 issues. Bonus question: What piece of equipment can be used to sterilize pouches in the ideal position? Check your answer on Page 2.
How to save a canine toothAugust 2, 2016I recently had the rare opportunity to replace an avulsed tooth. A 4-year-old Irish setter got into a scuffle with another dog. The owner noted bleeding from the mouth and an intact canine tooth on the floor.
Why is veterinary nutrition different?August 1, 2016When most people go to the veterinarian it is assumed the veterinarian is trained in the skills that are needed. Graduation from a veterinary curriculum means “trained and ready to serve your pets.”
Study backs cranberries as UTI fighterJuly 29, 2016Cranberry supplements and extracts are as effective as antibiotics in treating common canine urinary tract infections, researchers reported. An independent study of a powdered cranberry extract manufactured for pets by Canada-based Cranimals found the supplement performed the same as the antibiotic cephalexin in preventing urinary infections.
Arsenic exposure poses a growing risk to petsJuly 29, 2016Arsenic—it’s in our environment and in our food supply. While it occurs naturally in water, soil and air, human activity has raised levels substantially. Anthropogenic sources include pressure-treated lumber, batteries, pesticides, animal feed and drugs (historically), and more.
Take the Local Block ChallengeJuly 14, 2016Question: You are about to perform a local block with lidocaine and bupivacaine. Which drug to you draw up first in your syringe? Why?
14 pet apps you can recommend to clientsJuly 14, 2016Our clients increasingly use health apps on their mobile devices to monitor their own health and fitness. Like it or not—and I happen to know many of us do not—that means our clients’ use of apps to track their pets can’t be far behind.
Why veterinary products are made in the USAJuly 13, 2016The words “Made in the USA” stamped across a product’s package or label are a source of pride for many U.S.-based manufacturers. But why do some veterinary companies choose to make their products in the United States?
4 scientific articles every vet needs to readJuly 12, 2016What is a classic scientific article? In my mind, it changes the way you think. It is a paper that changes the status quo. It is research that changes the way you practice the very next day.
