Arthritis, UTIs among top obesity-related pet insurance claimsJanuary 19, 2021Companion animals are, indeed, getting chunkier, and this is affecting overall pet health.
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Spinal surgery saves life of Washington K9 officerJanuary 19, 2021A K9 officer that was shot twice while on duty is back on his feet after undergoing eight hours of complex surgery at Oregon State University’s (OSU’s) Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine.
Horse therapy could benefit adults with Parkinson’s diseaseJanuary 18, 2021Equine-assisted therapy and its effect on adults diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD) is set to be explored in a new research project.
Elective declawing banned in Cat Friendly PracticesJanuary 12, 2021Elective onychectomy (declawing) procedures will no longer be permitted at designated Cat Friendly Practices (CFPs).
Heartworm diligence key to safe transport of dogsJanuary 12, 2021Ensuring the safe transport of canines and preventing the spread of disease is central to a newly published resource from the American Heartworm Society (AHS) and Association of Shelter Veterinarians (ASV).
Pets, humans closer than ever amidst pandemicJanuary 11, 2021Physical comfort from dogs, cats, and other animals has been vital for owners during social distancing, new research shows.
Dog food contamination leads to voluntary recallJanuary 11, 2021Midwestern Pet Food Inc. has recalled some varieties of its Sportmix canine diet after 28 dogs died and eight others got sick after eating the product.
5 Questions With… Heather Robertson, DVM, director of veterinary service at Nashville ZooJanuary 5, 2021When it came time to rebuild Nashville Zoo’s outdated veterinary care center, Heather Robertson, DVM, the zoo’s director of veterinary service, was prepared to do the legwork to ensure the new floorplan would accommodate the menagerie’s growing occupancy.