$11M donation to build MU imaging centerMarch 22, 2021Patients at the University of Missouri (MU) College of Veterinary Medicine will soon have improved access to care, thanks to a significant estate gift from two former students.
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Surprise breed climbs AKC's national rankingsMarch 22, 2021For three decades, Labs have topped the American Kennel Club’s annual breed popularity rankings, representing the most registrations in 2020.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveWhy does no one want to be a practice owner anymore?March 18, 2021By Patty Khuly, VMD, MBABeing a practice owner is hard. But being a veterinarian is way harder than being a practice owner. Which makes me wonder why so many people willing to put in tireless hours to crown themselves animal doctor are subsequently unwilling to take this extra step?
Antioxidants: More common than before, but lacking in researchMarch 16, 2021Antioxidants have been a popular topic in human health for some time now, and as research advances, they are trending in veterinary medicine as well.
A look inside: Using digital radiography to confirm feline osteoarthritisMarch 16, 2021Feline osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease common in middle age to older feline patients and can have significant impacts on a cat’s quality of life.
Overcoming veterinary diagnostic challenges with AI-driven POC technologiesMarch 16, 2021The typical methods of diagnosis lack the innovation that exists in human medicine. It is time to bring these advancements to the veterinary sphere.
Canine rickettsiosis: A novel Rickettsia species identified in dogs in the U.S.March 16, 2021Recently, a new Rickettsia species was identified in dogs with clinical signs like Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF).
Why leptospirosis incidence are on the riseMarch 16, 2021Many misconceptions surround leptospirosis, a bacterial disease spread by contact with an environment contaminated with urine from a carrier animal.
Six key strategies to revamp your pain management protocolsMarch 16, 2021Despite the invasiveness of surgery, it is possible that we can have patients recover smoothly, quietly, and comfortably.
Why are technicians undervalued?March 16, 2021Technicians are vital in ensuring the basic needs of our patients are met in delivering anesthesia, providing nursing care, and performing and assisting with dental procedures.