Dog in Hong Kong tests "weak positive" for COVID-19March 2, 2020A dog belonging to an individual in Hong Kong infected with novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has been quarantined after samples taken from the animal’s nasal cavity and mouth tested “weak positive” for the virus.
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K-State licenses technology for coronavirus, norovirus compoundsMarch 2, 2020As global concerns surrounding the novel coronavirus COVID-19 continue to escalate, Kansas State University (K-State) has licensed a technology it says might lead to the production of an antiviral drug treatment.
Combo parasite preventative gets FDA green lightFebruary 28, 2020Zoetis has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for a parasite preventative that protects dogs from fleas, ticks, and worms.
The case of the stertorous kittyFebruary 27, 2020There are few things in life more satisfying than removing a nasopharyngeal polyp in a cat that’s having trouble breathing, writes John Lewis.
Smoke inhalation, burns may lead to heart problems in catsFebruary 27, 2020Suffering moderate burns and smoke inhalation might have a detrimental effect on the cardiovascular health of animals, according to a new study out of the University of California, Davis, Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital (UC Davis VMTH).
Rural veterinary crisis central to new DVM programFebruary 27, 2020The shortage of rural veterinarians across the U.S. continues to be a growing concern, and a new collaboration between two Midwestern universities aims to tackle this challenge.
Letter to the Editor: Anti-vaxxers' vexing argumentsFebruary 26, 2020A regular columnist for Veterinary Practice News weighs in on anti-vaccination arguments.
Test your knowledge with the March 2020 Brain Teaser!February 26, 2020A six-year-old male cat presents in severe pain, straining to urinate, and with a palpably enlarged bladder.
Are ACE inhibitors effective in treating heart disease?February 26, 2020The use of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors in dogs and cats with cardiac disease is a long-standing treatment that has been reevaluated periodically as new evidence is developed.
Groups offer helping hand to 2.7 million pets, people in needFebruary 26, 2020Banfield Pet Hospital and its charitable arm, the Banfield Foundation, have released corporate social responsibility (CSR) and impact reports for 2019.
