Prospective reptile owners require guidance, educationOctober 15, 2020While dogs and cats might be the first to come to mind when considering companion animals, these furry friends are far from the only option.
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Pet food pulled due to dangerous, potentially deadly toxinOctober 13, 2020Veterinarians should be on alert for patients displaying symptoms of aflatoxin poisoning.
Kittens yearn for mother's touch in first weeksOctober 13, 2020Understanding the intrinsic bond between a kitten and its mother might be the key to improving the care of young cats in shelters and foster homes.
Technicians are tops: The changing role of this critical team memberOctober 12, 2020It’s National Veterinary Technician Week, a time when we honor these tireless professionals who have never been more critical to animal health than over the last eight months or so.
Four colleges score top marks for diversityOctober 8, 2020This year, Purdue, LSU, Texas A&M, and OSU’s veterinary schools all set the gold standard for inclusion in higher education.
COVID hits your practice… Now what?October 7, 2020Consider it carefully: Just because it’s lawful to stay open doesn’t mean we should.
Corticosteroids and laminitis: Much concern, little evidenceOctober 7, 2020In any of their various chemical configurations, corticosteroids are a cornerstone of equine therapy.
Up to scratch: Topical treatments for skin conditionsOctober 7, 2020Itchy skin conditions are high on the list of problems pet owners bring to veterinarians. Approximately 10 percent of cats and dogs suffer from some type of allergy.
Why client compliance makes all the difference when treating OEOctober 7, 2020Canine otitis externa (OE) is one of the most common diseases practitioners encounter. It is defined as inflammation of the ear canal, and involves the pinna and vertical and horizontal canal up to the tympanic membrane.