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.
Education Center - SponsoredHow AI-Enabled Diagnostic Platforms are Buying Back Time for Veterinarians and Cliniciansby • Zoetis DiagnosticsIn the right context, AI yields the power to enhance clinical confidence and streamline decision-making – without replacing the human touch that defines the profession.
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.
Making the case for incisional biopsy in oral surgical oncologyApril 27, 2020Once an oral tumor is noticed, a specialist consult is often recommended by the primary care veterinarian to discuss next steps.
