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.
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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.
Australia's burned wildlife helped via intercontinental teamworkFebruary 26, 2020The coordinated humanitarian work of two veterinarians living in different continents is helping treat the burn wounds of countless animals affected by Australia’s recent wildfires.
WVC rebrand marks foray into human healthFebruary 25, 2020Aligning with the increasingly ubiquitous nature of the One Health approach to medicine, the Western Veterinary Conference (WVC) has announced a new name and vision.
Talking to pet owners about preventive care: A primerFebruary 25, 2020When veterinarians talk about preventive care, we typically take it to mean a host of recommendations aimed at health and longevity. Our broad range of suggestions might include dental care, exercise goals, and routine wellness visits that comprise screening tests, among other activities. However, the truth of the matter is we aren’t equally comfortable with each of these preventive care-related conversations.
