Blue-green algae: What it is and why it's so deadlyJune 3, 2020Although commonly referred to as blue-green “algae,” these organisms are not plants. Rather, they are bacteria—cyanobacteria, to be precise. And they are deadly to dogs, cats, and other animals.
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Making the subtle noticeable: Transforming veterinary care with technologyJune 2, 2020Clinicians love a good challenge, even the really tough ones. Yet, frustration arises when we cannot seem to make any headway in improving a pet’s condition.
13 open-wound management mistakes to avoidJune 2, 2020If you follow these 13 basic principles, healing will be faster, costs will be lower, and both your client and your patient will be happier.
Another zebra diagnosis: Granulomatosis with polyangiitisJune 2, 2020Wegener’s granulomatosis may appear to be an aggressive cancerous lesion, and if mistakenly identified as a malignant process, improper treatment may ensue.
Beyond private practice: Serving in the public domainJune 2, 2020While it is true the majority of veterinarians are in private clinical practice, approximately 25 to 30 percent of veterinarians serve in a public practice capacity.
AI in veterinary medicine: From finding disease to predicting itJune 2, 2020What if we could find disease before it begins? While it may sound like science fiction, it’s currently underway in both human and animal health by coupling advanced computing power with artificial intelligence (AI).
Managing canine osteoarthritis in all stages and agesJune 2, 2020Evidence shows the most predictably successful method to managing OA in dogs is a proactive approach emphasizing prevention.
Can old vaccines reveal new secrets?June 2, 2020The COVID-19 pandemic has brought the return of a period many of us have never experienced—a time before vaccines, when medicine had little power to stop the spread of infectious diseases.
A closer look at popular pet food myths… and why they are just thatJune 2, 2020The perfect food for dogs and cats is unknown and probably doesn’t exist, and the pressure to find this diet can easily lead to extreme and unhealthy choices.
$11.3M grant strengthens attack against zoonotic diseaseJune 2, 2020A team of Kansas State University (K-State) veterinary researchers have received a five-year, $11.3-million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
