80,000 newborn pups, kittens receive food aidJuly 31, 2023Since Jan. 1, Pet-Ag, Inc., has donated meals worth nearly $500,000 through the Greater Good Charities GOODS Program
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
Gotten your Vet Box yet?July 25, 2023The VPN Plus+ Vet Box is a premium value-add with the annual subscription. We thank our subscribers and, of course, those companies who sponsored this year's Vet Box.
One vet's Alaskan adventureJuly 24, 2023A passion for serving the veterinary community and doing something new are the deciding factors that pushed Russel Miller, DVM, to sign up for the 2023 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race in Alaska.
Which cities have the best dog parks?July 21, 2023The aptly nicknamed City of Trees—Boise, Idaho—has been crowned the best dog park city by outdoor services company, LawnStarter.
Xylazine bill protects DVMs' access to sedative, AVMA saysJuly 21, 2023Language within the SUPPORT Act will schedule xylazine as a Schedule III drug, but allow continued use of the FDA-approved animal drug by veterinarians
Canine glaucoma, mitochondria study hopes to thwart blindnessJuly 20, 2023Preventing blindness in dogs is the focus of a newly funded Morris Animal Foundation canine health study.
Work-study program in Minnesota fosters DEI in vet medJuly 19, 2023The Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association (MVMA)-initiated partnership between Mission Animal Hospital and Cristo Rey Jesuit High School‐Twin Cities employed youth from diverse communities.
Toolkit, policies on spectrum of care sought by AVMA delegatesJuly 18, 2023Spectrum of care is critical to expanding veterinary care accessibility and increasing client compliance. This point was further focused on by the AVMA House of Delegates (HOD) during their recently concluded Veterinary Information Forum (VIF) in Denver, Colorado. Educating veterinary students and professionals, establishing policies, and providing resources on spectrum of care are among the suggestions the AVMA HOD vote to be referred to the AVMA Board of Directors (BOD) for consideration, following the recommendation of the reference committee to which the VIF topic was assigned. Potential resources in the spectrum of care toolkit include continuing education and guide materials, with emphasis on client communication and proper documentation of medical records. Education goes both ways Advancing the concept of spectrum of care in the industry means educating both ends of the practice—professionals and clients. Equipping veterinary students and professionals to offer a variety of care options responsive to client needs and expectations can help increase accessibility of veterinary care and client compliance. Further, this allows delivery of veterinary care regardless of the challenges in their respective practices. Gary Stuer, DVM, delegate for the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association (AHVMA), reiterates the importance of client communication in the …
Future-planning supports strength of profession, AVMA president saysJuly 18, 2023Encouraging veterinarians to take steps to ensure the future success of colleagues and the profession overall is the top priority of the American Veterinary Medical Association’s (AVMA’s) new leader.
AI-driven radiography partnership aims to advance careJuly 18, 2023Providing more veterinary professionals across the U.S. access to standardized radiograph interpretation, powered by artificial intelligence (AI), is the driving force behind a newly announced industry partnership.
