Current and emerging approaches to managing acute pancreatitisDecember 27, 2018Fasting a dog or cat used to be step one in treating acute pancreatitis, but that’s no longer the case. It was thought feeding would stimulate pancreatic activity in an already inflamed organ, but increasingly, early intervention with nutritional support is seen as critical in cats and important in dogs.
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The hazy predicament of pot for petsDecember 27, 2018Cannabis is legal in many states, but it’s still illegal under federal law, which puts veterinarians who believe their patients can be helped by cannabis or cannabis extracts in a precarious position.
Partnership to provide prescription home delivery service to pet ownersDecember 27, 2018LifeLearn Animal Health has integrated its WebDVM custom websites with Vetsource’s home delivery program to enable clients to make purchases through their veterinarian’s online store and have products shipped directly to their door.
Pets in low-income households at risk of not receiving veterinary careDecember 26, 2018Dogs and cats living in low-income households and/or with young pet owners are most at risk for not receiving recommended care, according to a national population survey report.
AVMA and AAC release statements commending the 2018 Farm BillDecember 25, 2018The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and the Animal Agriculture Coalition (AAC) have both released statements commending the government’s 2018 Farm Bill Conference Report.
New Jersey veterinarian recertified as ABVP diplomateDecember 24, 2018A New Jersey veterinarian has successfully maintained his diplomate certification in bird care. Kenneth D. Dazen, DVM, is remaining a Diplomate of the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP) specializing in avian practice.
Henry Schein and CareCredit tool available for veterinary practicesDecember 21, 2018Henry Schein has integrated its dental and veterinary practice management software solutions (Dentrix, Easy Dental, AVImark, and ImproMed) with CareCredit’s financing tools.
Bridge Club names its Industry ICONDecember 21, 2018A video-based professional community created to connect the veterinary industry has honored a member of the animal health field.
Dangerous superbugs found in pork across multiple countriesDecember 21, 2018World Animal Protection (WAP) tested pork from the shelves of supermarkets in Australia, Brazil, Spain, and Thailand, finding ‘superbugs’ in three of the four countries.
Zomedica partners with IncellDx to help fight canine and human cancerDecember 21, 2018An assay agreement between two companies has been made to identify and enumerate circulating tumor cells (CTCs) from canine cancers.
