Study: Number of dogs in shelters at all-time low?February 16, 2017A new study found that the number of dogs in U.S. shelters might be at an all-time low. That’s thanks to researchers from the Mississippi University College of Veterinary Medicine, who used survey data and capture-recapture methodology to determine the number of dogs in U.S. animal shelters, as well as adoption rates, transfer rates and euthanasia rates.
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VIN Foundation launches student debt centerFebruary 16, 2017The VIN Foundation, part of the Veterinary Information Network (VIN), has announced a new tool for vet students: The Student Debt Center. The center is a resource for all things related to high costs of veterinary school, according to VIN Foundation.
"One Lucky Dog:" Vet treats dog who was shot in headFebruary 15, 2017When a dog goes missing, that is an owner’s worst nightmare. When the dog is found four days later with a bullet hole in her head, you have to ask: What’s worse than a nightmare?
Banfield Pet Hospital names new presidentFebruary 15, 2017Banfield Pet Hospital has named Brian Garish as president. His chief responsibilities will be to oversee the organization's more than 975 hospitals and 16,000 associates. Garish is succeeding the former-CEO and President Vincent Bradley. He brings more than 20 years of leadership experience building and inspiring diverse and successful teams.
UC Davis vets save anemic dog with use of therapeutic plasma exchangeFebruary 14, 2017Bella, a 5-year-old pit bull terrier, wasn’t feeling well. She was lethargic, had dark urine and was icteric. Her owner, Carol, a veterinarian who graduated from UC Davis, knew something was wrong with Bella, so she started blood tests on her dog.
University of Minnesota develops cancer drug that helps dogs with hemangiosarcomaFebruary 14, 2017The University of Minnesota has announced the breakthrough trial of a new drug that improves survival rates in dogs diagnosed with a cancer called hemangiosarcoma (HSA). The research and results were published recently published in the journal of Molecular Cancer Therapeutics.
Scholarship with preference for male vet students gets Australian vet school in hot waterFebruary 9, 2017If a veterinary school offers a scholarship that favors men, is that sexism? It’s a debate the University of Sydney is finding itself in after they sent out a notification about their $20,000 Professor Marsh Edwards AO Scholarship. According to the website Stuff, this scholarship was offered to postgraduate veterinary medicine students for the first time in 2017, but there were certain preferences.
Pennsylvania pet hospital named U.S. 'practice of the year'February 9, 2017Petplan, a pet insurance company, has announced the "Practice of the Year" winner from their 2017 Veterinary Awards contest. The winner is Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Center (VSEC) of Levittown and Philadelphia, Pa., a BluePearl Veterinary Partners.
Know a hero vet or vet tech? Nominate them for a hero awardFebruary 3, 2017Nominations are now open for the 4th annual American Humane Hero Veterinarian and Hero Veterinary Technician Awards, sponsored by Zoetis. Pet owners can vote for their favorite veterinarian and vet tech who are dedicated to the betterment of the health and welfare of animals and the promotion of the human-animal bond.
British Columbia forbids cosmetic tail proceduresJanuary 31, 2017The College of Veterinarians of British Columbia has voted overwhelmingly to ban cosmetic tail docking of dogs, horses and cattle. The Vancouver-based licensing body declared cosmetic ear cropping of dogs to be unethical about a year ago.
