Diagnostic test access improved at 5,000+ U.S. clinicsJuly 26, 2022Bionote USA, a manufacturer of quantitative, point-of-care veterinary analyzers and biomarker tests, has joined with veterinary group purchasing organization, PSIvet.
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Therapy animals take center stage in 'World's Largest Pet Walk'July 26, 2022Pet lovers across the U.S. are invited to throw on their sneakers, grab their leashes, and hit the pavement this September to raise funds for emotional support animals.
An update on AVMA federal advocacyJuly 26, 2022Congress designated millions of dollars for veterinary programs in the $1.5 trillion federal spending bill approved this spring. Among other priorities, there are funding increases targeted for healthy dog importation and rural access to veterinary care. We have also seen other positive developments on Capitol Hill recently, including the advancement of One Health legislation and a bill that would support better retirement benefits for small business employees.
UpTICKS in tick-borne disease riskJuly 25, 2022Tick-borne disease in dogs and cats is almost entirely preventable. Client education is needed to inform about the risk to pets associated with different tick species, canine and kitty lifestyles, importation concerns, and travel (particularly as summer advances). Public health (i.e. human) risks surrounding ticks and tick-borne disease is also now part of our veterinary One Health accountability, in addition to preventing ticks on pets.
Selecting the right laser for the jobJuly 25, 2022The use and understanding of laser therapy, a.k.a. photobiomodulation (PBM), has evolved significantly over the past decade. Today’s devices offer new opportunities for laser therapy to play a larger role in the continuum of care system (CoCS), moving beyond analgesia, and to areas such as dermatology, dental care, and perioperative support.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveIdentifying and treating vestibular diseaseJuly 21, 2022There are four hallmark signs of vestibular dysfunction. Some animals have all four; others may have some, but not all. These signs will allow you to confirm your patient has vestibular dysfunction. They will not, however, enable you to distinguish between the three vestibular localizations (peripheral vestibular disease, central vestibular disease, and paradoxical vestibular disease).
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveAugust animal-related holidays!July 20, 2022Does August make you think of the dog days of summer? It's a great month for cats, too, with National Bring Your Cat to the Vet Day, as well as a few other feline-centric days. Looking for social media post ideas or promotions for your clinic? Here are some “out of the box” holidays to showcase!
4,000 beagles rescued from research labJuly 19, 2022Four thousand beagles are looking for forever homes after being removed from a Virginia research facility that was allegedly breeding the dogs to be sold to laboratories for animal experimentation.
Dogs' sense of smell integrated with visionJuly 18, 2022Researchers in the university’s College of Veterinary Medicine have discovered dogs’ sense of smell is integrated with their vision and other unique parts of the brain.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveThe Leaky Vessel: Extravasation Protocols and AntidotesJuly 14, 2022This presentation by Danielle DeCormier, LVT, VTS (oncology), discusses what to do when chemotherapy administration goes wrong. It covers the common injectable chemotherapeutics and what to do if they get outside the vein. Each drug will be explained as an irritant or vesicant, plus whether or not it has an antidote, and what the suggested protocols are if extravasated. Chemotherapy handling and administration will be addressed in terms of safety and prevention.
