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Personalized canine vaccine plans help improve owner complianceAugust 30, 2022When it comes to vaccinating dogs, there is no such thing as a “one-size-fits-all” approach, the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) reports.
Canine diabetes diagnoses more common in cool tempsAugust 29, 2022Dogs living in colder climates may be more likely to be diagnosed with diabetes, the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine (Penn Vet) reports.
Deadly rabbit disease might soon have treatmentAugust 26, 2022A novel treatment for rabbits afflicted with a highly contagious and deadly virus may be on the horizon, according to virologists at Kansas State University’s (K-State’s) College of Veterinary Medicine.
Urgent care hospitals expand access to veterinary careAugust 26, 2022To help expand access to care, VCA Animal Hospitals has added an urgent care option to its network of clinics..
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveThe Diet Trial is a Diagnostic TestAugust 25, 2022Meagan Painter, DVM, DACVD, addresses how to understand the elimination diet trial as a diagnostic test when approaching the allergic patient. Specifics will include a review of the food allergy phenotype, best practices for diet selection, strategies for improving owner compliance, and a current review of the literature. A strong focus will be placed on introducing practical solutions that help general practitioners improve the diagnostic outcome after a diet trial is prescribed. Numerous case studies will be presented to highlight these concepts.
Parvo kills dozens of pups in MichiganAugust 25, 2022As many as 60 unvaccinated dogs in northern Michigan have died of parvovirus in recent weeks, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) reports.
CBD may reduce severity, frequency of canine seizures, study showsAugust 24, 2022Cannabidiol (CBD) may be beneficial in reducing the severity and frequency of seizures in dogs, according to a new study published by ElleVet Sciences.
Pain management focus of upcoming VetCE Virtual eventAugust 23, 2022Veterinary professionals looking to refine their pain management skills can sign up for an upcoming live virtual continuing education (CE) event.
COVID testing for pets supports One Health initiativeAugust 23, 2022Learning more about COVID from a One Health perspective and better understanding its impact on human, animal, and environmental relationships is the driving force behind a newly funded project in California.
