The Lighter Side: "Learning never stops"June 20, 2024This is a monthly cartoon feature that highlights the humorous and light-hearted perspectives in the world of animals and veterinary care.
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
FDA to host annual educational conferences on Animal Drug User FeeJune 19, 2024The inaugural event on July 17 will cater to stakeholders interested in learning about the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)'s new animal drug approval process.
CDC issues warning of multistate Salmonella outbreak linked to bearded dragonsJune 17, 2024While no fatalities have occurred, the CDC has received 15 reports of Salmonella illnesses linked to the reptilian pet, with four people being hospitalized
Three-foot kidney worms discovered in dog during a routine surgery in South CarolinaJune 14, 2024Dioctophyme renale, also known as the giant kidney worm, is reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to be commonly seen in mustelids (particularly minks), and rarely in other mammals, including humans
Oral medication to treat FIP now available in the U.S.June 14, 2024The compounded medication, GS-441524, is now available in a quad-scored, 50-mg tuna-flavored tablet and can be prescribed to manage feline infectious peritonitis (FIP)
Importance of personalized decision-making in sterilization highlighted in study updateJune 14, 2024Researchers at the University of California (UC) Davis have added new information to their guidelines—a line of research that started in 2013—on neutering dog varieties based on breed and sex
Dog left inside a parked truck rescued, six others found dead in Las VegasJune 12, 2024A 911 call prompted officers of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) to check and rescue animals left locked in cars on a hospital parking lot
Industry partnership aims to drive the future of animal health and pet careJune 12, 2024Central to the partnership is the launch of an annual global conference in April 2025 to foster collaboration and innovation among industry leaders, investors, and inventors
Noise from stainless steel kennels 'detrimental' to patient health, survey showsJune 10, 2024Almost 90 percent of surveyed veterinary professionals indicated witnessing patient anxiety as a result of being kenneled in stainless steel housing
The Lighter Side: "The Weight of Ownership"June 10, 2024“The Lighter Side” is a monthly cartoon feature by Greg Bishop, DVM, that highlights the humorous and light-hearted perspectives in the world of animals and veterinary care. Visit sasquatchpaw.com for more of Dr. Bishop’s work.
