Trupanion partners with VetMedTeam to provide free CE courseNovember 14, 2018Pet insurance company, Trupanion is sponsoring a free CE course for members through VetMedTeam.
SPONSORED CONTENTThe Reality of Veterinary Surgery ErgonomicsOne of the greatest challenges of Work-Related Musculo-Skeletal Disorders (WRMSD) is that they can come on slowly. They can be easy to ignore initially. The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) issued ergonomic guidelines to help veterinarians catch problems early. + Learn More
WSVMA annual award winners announcedNovember 14, 2018Veterinarians, veterinary staff, and citizens were honored by the Washington State Veterinary Medical Association (WSVMA) during an award ceremony at the Pacific Northwest Veterinary Conference in Tacoma, Wash.
V Foundation announces grant-making program for canine oncology researchNovember 14, 2018The V Foundation has announced a grant-making program to accelerate research in the field of comparative oncology, enabling researchers from human and veterinary medicine to explore new cancer therapies.
Tenth annual Zoetis industry support program funds future leaders in agricultureNovember 13, 2018Veterinarians, animal health dealers, and distributors are helping fund more than 1600 national FFA organization chapters across the country through this year’s Zoetis industry support program.
Petco banning artificial ingredients in the food it sellsNovember 13, 2018Petco will become the first major pet food retailer to stop selling food and treats containing artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives for dogs and cats starting in January.
Henry Schein offers hotline for veterinarians affected by California wildfiresNovember 13, 2018The Henry Schein Disaster Relief Hotline is open for dentists, physicians, and veterinarians who may experience operational, logistical, or financial issues as a result the wildfires in northern and southern California.
MSU gets $2 million to fund nursing research and scholarshipsNovember 13, 2018Michigan State University (MSU) alumna Jane Wall Lacher, DVM, and her husband Ronald Lacher have donated $2-million estate gift to MSU to fund an endowed faculty position in nursing research and scholarships for veterinary students.
WSAVA launches global mental health surveyNovember 12, 2018The World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) is conducting a worldwide survey to assess levels of mental health and well-being in veterinary professionals.
Two food companies issue recalls following customer complaints of vitamin D toxicityNovember 12, 2018Missouri-based pet food companies Natural Life Pet Products and Nutrisca are recalling certain dry dog foods following three complaints from pet owners about vitamin D toxicity.
TVMA advises pets undergo annual wellness exams to detect cancer earlyNovember 12, 2018It's National Pet Cancer Awareness Month and the Texas Veterinary Medical Association (TVMA) is urging veterinarians and pet owners to practice annual wellness exams in order to address preventative diseases and detect the early stages cancer.
