How to boost your flea and tick complianceMarch 16, 2023You advise protecting pets year-round from fleas and ticks, but pet owners average six doses per year.
Education Center - SponsoredVector-Borne Disease Coming to a Neighborhood Near You: Which Tests to Reach For, and Why?by • AntechWhether it’s a screening to identify exposure to tick-borne pathogens, or a broad molecular diagnostic panel to help with acute disease detection or confirm the presence of genetic material, these options empower veterinary teams, guide treatment, and support antimicrobial stewardship.
A veterinarian's creative journeyMarch 15, 2023Bruce Tarkington, DVM, had an affinity for art since childhood, but waited until retirement to make his creative dreams come true.
Vet techs' expertise, opinions sought by AAHAMarch 14, 2023Veterinary technicians interested in having a say in the development of industry-wide standards, guidelines, and other resources are invited to apply for a newly created leadership position at the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA).
Celeb-backed physical activity challenge supports pets in needMarch 13, 2023An initiative with the dual goal of encouraging physical activity and protecting homeless pets has received a helping hand in the form of celebrity support.
Ensuring radiation safety in the practiceMarch 13, 2023Radiation from X-rays can injure your body by depositing energy in your cells, causing one or more electrons to be removed, thereby killing, or mutating the affected cells.
Deadly feline cancer may soon have new treatment optionsMarch 10, 2023Cats afflicted with a deadly type of cancer may soon have renewed hope, thanks to a promising new treatment being researched in Canada.
VBD screening critical to pet healthMarch 10, 2023Ticks can spread a variety of diseases. As their range expands throughout the country, it becomes more difficult to avoid encountering these adaptable parasites. With forecast maps from the Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC) showing alarming changes in the regional distribution of vector-borne disease (VBD), the increased risk also poses new challenges for veterinary professionals.
