Blood bank program supports urgent veterinary needsOctober 3, 2023Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) now accepts ‘dog heroes’ in the D.C. and Boston, Mass. areas to donate blood in the recently launched VEG Blood Bank program
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Mushroom-poisoned dog in California develops Addison's diseaseOctober 2, 2023Sadie, a 10-year-old black Labrador retriever that had accidentally eaten death cap mushrooms, is now on lifelong treatments for Addison’s disease brought on by the poisoning.
Investing in tech critical in efficiency and staff retention, study findsOctober 2, 2023Most emergency and specialty veterinary staff saw a positive impact from adopting new technology in 2023—including improved efficiency and increased client accessibility—according to study
Brain Teaser: Can you solve this puzzle?October 1, 2023Presentation: A three-year-old female spayed pitbull presented for firm swelling on lateral aspect of stifle. Distal femoral fracture repair and subsequent implant removal as a young puppy.
2023 X-ray Contest Results: What unbelievable things did they eat this year?October 1, 20232023 X-ray Contest results revealed. You won't believe what they ate this year!
AI aids in precision treatment for cancerSeptember 28, 2023This year, approximately six million dogs will be diagnosed with cancer. Although the incidence of canine cancer is nearly three times higher than human cancer, veterinarians have far fewer tools at their disposal to effectively treat their patients.
Canine seizure med OKed by FDASeptember 25, 2023Phenobarbital tablets (Fidoquel-CA1, Genus Lifesciences, Inc.) have been grated conditional approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the control of seizures in dogs with idiopathic epilepsy.
K9-handler duos compete at USPCA event in AlabamaSeptember 25, 2023The 2023 United States Police Canine Association (USPCA) PD1 K9 Nationals hosts more than 100 police dogs and their handlers to vie for ‘top dog’ spot.
Addressing rural vet shortages focus of bipartisan billSeptember 25, 2023The Rural Veterinary Workforce Act, formerly known as the Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program (VMLRP) Enhancement Act, has been reintroduced in both the House and the Senate.
Retail giant opens its first pet center in GeorgiaSeptember 25, 2023The Walmart Pet Services Center opens its pilot branch in Georgia, offering veterinary care and grooming services in a dedicated storefront.
