Public health alert: Raw food diet found connected to cats getting HPAIFebruary 24, 2025The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) and the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) are warning pet owners about the risks of raw pet food after indoor cats in Oregon became ill from highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI or H5N1) beginning in early February 2025.
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AVMA-endorsed xylazine legislation reintroduced in CongressFebruary 20, 2025The AVMA reintroduced the Combating Illicit Xylazine Act in both the House and Senate. The legislation is reported to provide the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) with tools to help address the illicit drug by scheduling xylazine as a Schedule III drug, ensure common veterinary uses of the drug remain legal, help maintain the availability of the drug on the market for veterinarians, and allow the DEA to track the legitimate supply.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveBenefits of using portable ultrasound in large animal careJune 21, 2024Bringing diagnostic imaging out into the field can have benefits for patients and veterinarians. However, many practices may not know the full breadth of improvements a portable ultrasound unit can have on equine and large animal care and practices.
Pet Business names the top pet products of 2023December 15, 2023With limited space in most veterinary practice’s retail centers, reviewing this year winners is one possible route in determining what to sell or gift clients for referrals.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveDental radiology made easy – tips and tricks for great dental radsMarch 25, 2022Mary Berg, BS, RVT, RLATG, VTS (dentistry) covers how dental radiographs are an essential part of the oral exam. Radiographs help diagnose pathology that is not visible from the surface. They can confirm suspect pathology, as well as help demonstrate the pathology to the client. Dental radiographs can improve the standard of care in your practice and increase your clinic's revenue.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveDental care tips infographic download (illustrations)January 28, 2021Home cat and dog dental care tips and reminders for clients.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveDental care tips infographic download (photos)January 28, 2021Home cat and dog dental care tips and reminders for clients.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveReducing HAIs in the practiceDecember 11, 2020Animal patients are also at risk for hospital-acquired infections after surgery. Keys to prevention include cleaning and disinfecting common areas around the clinic, not just exam rooms and surgery tables.
"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?
VPN Plus+ ExclusivePlaying monopoly with real money: How veterinarians are losing the price warOctober 30, 2020By Patty Khuly, VMD, MBACompetition is alive and well in veterinary medicine. But as our industry confronts increased corporatization and consolidation, the word has acquired a new resonance for many of us.
