Living wage initiative launched by national hospital networkApril 9, 2021More than 1,100 veterinary care workers at clinics in 27 states are now enjoying a boost in pay, thanks to a new initiative by CareVet.
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VPN Plus+ ExclusiveSpring Cleaning Tips for ClientsApril 9, 2021Does your dog or cat want to do everything with you? While they may not be able to actually help you with spring cleaning, special consideration should be used to include them, or at least their stuff, in this seasonal activity.
Test your veterinary knowledge with our April Brain Teaser!April 5, 2021A six-year-old male neutered Dachshund presents with hind limb paralysis and intact deep pain.
Canine wellness focus of advocate committeeApril 5, 2021Promoting and protecting the health and wellbeing of dogs is the primary goal of the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council’s (PIJAC’s) newly formed Canine Care Committee.
Pet food recalled due to SalmonellaApril 5, 2021Several brands of pet food have been voluntarily recalled because of possible Salmonella contamination, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reports.
Can shockwave therapy help canine back pain?April 1, 2021Dogs with chronic lower back pain may soon see relief, thanks to a noninvasive treatment method currently being tested at The Ohio State University (OSU).
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveVPN Fireside Chats: How Kabo Fresh Dog Food Pivoted To Launch Veterinary Telehealth April 1, 2021abo Health, a new veterinary telehealth platform from Kabo Fresh Dog Food, grew from a need for pet parents to connect with veterinarians virtually at the beginning of the pandemic. CEO and Founder Vino Jeyapalan joins VPN Fireside Chats to share his experience working with veterinarians to launch Kabo Health and will dive into the tools required for Canada’s first free pet virtual clinic!
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveVPN Fireside Chats: Intersection of Veterinary and Human MedicineApril 1, 2021Dr. Yava Jones-Hall, DVM, PhD, DACVP, Associate Professor, Director, CVMBS Core Histology Laboratory, Veterinary Pathobiology at Texas A&M University presents on her work as veterinary pathologist, collaborative investigator and the process of studying human diseases with animal models. Recognized by Cell Press, Dr. Jones-Hall is the only veterinarian on CrossTalk’s list of 100 inspiring black scientists in America. Dr. Jones-Hall’s presentation also includes an in-depth look at pathology and where the future of veterinary pathology is leading.
Do pulsed electromagnetic field devices offer any benefit?March 31, 2021Since the discovery of electricity and magnetism, these mysterious forces have been thought to possess healing powers.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveStem cell therapies – leaping before looking?March 31, 2021By Brennen McKenzie, MA, MSc, VMD, cVMAAs often happens, preliminary research in laboratory animals and in human medicine led to relatively rapid commercialization and clinical use of stem cell treatments in veterinary medicine well before robust clinical trial evidence in companion animals with natural disease had been developed. Fortunately, as better evidence has been slowly accumulated, it is looking more and more like we may have “guessed right” in this case: the risks to our patients are minimal (though not negligible) and there may well be meaningful benefits.
