New York City cat stuck in a sofa wins wackiest insurance claimOctober 10, 2023Giles, a NYC kitty smooshed under a sofa bed, has captured the 15th annual Hambone Award for most unusual pet insurance claim.
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Grooming campaign aims to aid in adoption of shelter dogsOctober 10, 2023Mobile Grooming for a Cause, held in October to align with the Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, encourages participants to donate grooms to shelter dogs, to increase the chances of pets finding their forever homes.
Cancer treatment and diagnostics, behavioural medicine among highlights at VMX 2024October 5, 2023The 41st Veterinary Meeting and Expo (VMX), which will offer more than 1000 continuing education (CE) hours this year, happens on Jan. 13-17 in Orlando, Fla.
'Tailored approach' central to new feline hospice and palliative care guidelinesOctober 3, 2023The 2023 AAFP/IAAHPC Feline Hospice and Palliative Care Guidelines emphasize empathy, addressing patient needs, and communication in caring for cats with long-term or life-limiting diseases.
Blood bank program supports urgent veterinary needsOctober 3, 2023Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) now accepts ‘dog heroes’ in the D.C. and Boston, Mass. areas to donate blood in the recently launched VEG Blood Bank program
Mushroom-poisoned dog in California develops Addison's diseaseOctober 2, 2023Sadie, a 10-year-old black Labrador retriever that had accidentally eaten death cap mushrooms, is now on lifelong treatments for Addison’s disease brought on by the poisoning.
Investing in tech critical in efficiency and staff retention, study findsOctober 2, 2023Most emergency and specialty veterinary staff saw a positive impact from adopting new technology in 2023—including improved efficiency and increased client accessibility—according to study
Brain Teaser: Can you solve this puzzle?October 1, 2023Presentation: A three-year-old female spayed pitbull presented for firm swelling on lateral aspect of stifle. Distal femoral fracture repair and subsequent implant removal as a young puppy.
2023 X-ray Contest Results: What unbelievable things did they eat this year?October 1, 20232023 X-ray Contest results revealed. You won't believe what they ate this year!
AI aids in precision treatment for cancerSeptember 28, 2023This year, approximately six million dogs will be diagnosed with cancer. Although the incidence of canine cancer is nearly three times higher than human cancer, veterinarians have far fewer tools at their disposal to effectively treat their patients.
