$510,000 grant helps address shortage of shelter veterinariansJanuary 27, 2023Shelter pets are soon to have access to timely and essential veterinary care with the funding of a shelter medicine internship program.
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Reducing pet anxiety during travel aimed at music therapy collaborativeJanuary 16, 2023Delivering high-quality pre- and post-travel animal care and veterinary services is the driving force behind the new creative partnership. The ARK at JFK partners with Zoundz Music For Pets in incorporating music therapy across ARK's facilities to reduce stress and anxiety in dogs and cats. The project involves installation of Zoundz music in ARK's reception, kennel, veterinary exam area, and in transit vehicles. "The ARK is committed to the comfort, safety, and well-being of pets and their owners throughout boarding and while in transit," says Elizabeth A. Schuette, ARK president and CEO. "We are dedicated to implementing industry best practices and utilizing innovative tools and solutions to provide an ongoing superior experience for our animal and human clients alike." Zoundz music is created by a multi-disciplinary team of music composers, producers and engineers, animal behavior researchers and specialists, and veterinarians, who evaluate and interpret calming attributes from animal behavior studies. "Helping animals live less anxious, joyous lives is first and foremost," says Derrick L. Garrett, Zoundz founder and CEO. "We've composed an extensive library of songs carefully created with species-appropriate tempo, sound frequency and instrumentation to deliver maximum calming effects to dogs …
Dental care advances, diagnostic tools among pet product finalistsJanuary 12, 2023A streamlined clinical diagnostic tool, a periodontal disease rapid test, and a prebiotic water supplement for daily dental hygiene in dogs and cats are the three products selected as finalists for this year’s Veterinary Meeting and Expo (VMX) Pet Pitch Competition.
Impact of stress, temperament on working dogs to be explored in new researchJanuary 10, 2023A commitment to animal care and welfare—specifically in working dogs—is the driving force behind the newly funded research project.
West Coast abalone species now listed as 'critically endangered' or 'endangered'January 3, 2023All West Coast abalone species are listed as critically endangered (red, white, black, green, pink, and flat abalone) or endangered (northern abalone, also known as threaded/pinto abalone) by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species.
No tricks, only treats! October 28, 2022VPN Plus+ member and contributor Rhonda Bell shared what she received in the 2022 Vet Box, which VPN Plus+ annual subscribers received at the end of the summer. Take a look inside!
Free veterinary care, relief efforts offered after Hurricane IanOctober 6, 2022The ElleVet Project, Companion Pet Care team arrive in Florida to provide free assistance for pets in vulnerable communities affected by the hurricane.
2021 They Ate What?! People's Choice winners revealedJanuary 10, 2022Last fall, Veterinary Practice News’ panel of experts had their chance to vote on the most odd and surprising items removed from animal companions across the U.S. in the 2021 They Ate What?! X-ray Contest. As part of the annual contest, we also invite readers to vote on what they think is the, well, ‘raddest rad’ among the finalists.
Cats 'read the room' better than one might thinkDecember 7, 2021While dogs are often celebrated for their cognitive abilities, new research suggests cats might, too, be nuanced communicators.
"Doctor, I missed a heartworm dose!"November 13, 2020Temporaray pandemic-related disruption to pet wellness visits may have resulted in lapses in administering heartworm prophylaxis. What now?
