Free pet food, CE available to clinic staff to ease COVID hardshipApril 29, 2020Pet food company, Rayne Clinical Nutrition, has launched Partners in Nutrition, a new program designed to support independently operated practices during the COVID-19 crisis.
Education Center - SponsoredWhere next for point-of-care diagnostics?by • Zoetis Diagnostics USPoint-of-care diagnostics are rapidly evolving. Complete blood counts and cytology evaluations are no longer confined to reference laboratories – veterinarians can now run these tests in clinic, with artificial intelligence-powered tools. This shift is bringing expert-level care to general practice, streamlining workflows and driving better patient care. Hear from Zoetis leaders on how point-of-care diagnostic technologies are transforming veterinary practice, helping to empower teams, broaden access to care, and improving patient outcomes.
N.C. pug tests positive for COVID-19April 29, 2020A pug living in North Carolina has tested positive for SARS-CoV-2, becoming the first known dog in North America to be diagnosed with the virus that causes COVID-19 in humans.
Tell us about the heroes in your clinicApril 28, 2020In the battle against COVID-19, veterinary professionals are on the front line of providing care to their four-legged clients, all while sacrificing PPE for the benefit of their colleagues in human medicine. Veterinary Practice News wants to salute these selfless individuals who have gone beyond the call of duty in these unprecedented times. Do you know one of these heroes? If so, send us their photo to heroes@veterinarypracticenews.com and tell us why they are champions to the patients and community they serve. Each month, we will feature one or two of these amazing people and share their story on social media with the world.
New global group advocates for unified virtual careApril 28, 2020Telemedicine has become increasingly ubiquitous in the veterinary world, and the newly formed Veterinary Virtual Care Association (VVCA) hopes to arm animal health professionals with the knowledge needed to effectively deliver this type of service.
Genetic cause of canine eye disease might be in sightApril 28, 2020Identifying the genetic cause of a debilitating ocular disease found in golden retrievers may allow for its early detection and future prevention.
Cancer research campaign to match donationsApril 28, 2020Morris Animal Foundation’s new pet cancer research campaign just received a funding boost, thanks to Petco Foundation and Blue Buffalo.
Loving animals: Our profession's secret weapon or its Achilles heel?April 27, 2020Unlike previous generations, today's veterinary students are entering the profession aware of its pitfalls, driven by a love for and desire to work with animals.
Digital imaging equipment—Show, don't tellApril 27, 2020Digital imaging can help better communicate health issues and treatment plans to pet owners. And when it comes to patients getting the care they need, shouldn’t you use every tool at your disposal?
Why proper instrument reprocessing mattersApril 27, 2020There are some areas of instrument sterilization that need to be addressed to ensure healthy outcomes in patients.
What is the best way to clean your OR?April 27, 2020Cleaning is probably the least glamorous thing that happens in an operating room. Yet, it is critically important to do it properly to ensure asepsis and the success of your surgeries.
