John Howe, DVM, begins term as AVMA presidentAugust 7, 2019The American Veterinary Medical Association’s (AVMA’s) 2019 Convention in Washington, D.C., saw a change in the association’s senior staff.
Education Center - SponsoredIntegrating Therapeutic Nutrition for Chronic Allergiesby • Hill's Pet NutritionIntended for veterinary audiences
BabelBark launches two-way pet journaling functionAugust 6, 2019Pet software developer BabelBark has added a feature to its BabelVet, BizBark, and BabelBark smartphone applications, designed to streamline communication between veterinarians and pet owners.
Nationwide strengthens VitusVet partnershipAugust 5, 2019Nationwide has reinforced its relationship with mobile solutions provider VitusVet by way of a strategic investment.
Animal health groups receive Patterson fundingAugust 5, 2019Two animal health organizations have received grants from the Patterson Foundation.
A systematic approach to designing weight loss plans for cats and dogsAugust 2, 2019Obesity is defined as excess body weight that may contribute to impaired health and body function. Survey data suggest more than half of the cats and dogs in the U.S. are overweight or obese, making obesity the most common nutritional disease in companion animals.
RUSVM supports St. Kitts' first animal rescue centerAugust 2, 2019The Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis has welcomed its first animal rescue center, thanks, in part, to support from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine (RUSVM).
Pig ears linked to human cases of salmonellosisAugust 2, 2019Pet owners across 33 states are being advised to dispose all pig ear treats, as the products are believed to be linked to an ongoing outbreak of multidrug-resistant Salmonella infections in humans.
Sterilization preferred method for controlling feral felinesAugust 1, 2019High-intensity trap-neuter-return (TNR) practices may be the safest and most effective way to control free-roaming cat populations.
MightyVet granted nonprofit statusAugust 1, 2019MightyVet has been recognized as an official public charity by the IRS. The continuing education platform’s new tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code (IRC) means donations it receives are now fully deductible.
