The Lighter Side: 'A Family Affair'December 1, 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.
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Vet colleges set to meet pet care demand through 2035, study findsNovember 25, 2024Commissioned by the AVMA, the study refined 10-year veterinary market projections using enhanced data, prior studies, expert interviews, and predictive models through the next decade.
Oral solution for canine heart failure now available in the U.S.November 22, 2024The liquid formulation is reported to have helped improve the survival time and quality of life for dogs with congestive heart failure due to myxomatous mitral valve disease (MMVD) or dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM).
Responsible antimicrobial use in animals highlighted in global reportNovember 20, 2024At the midpoint of World AMR Awareness Week, the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) highlights the veterinary community’s global efforts against a critical health threat.
FDA approves dewormer for backyard chickensNovember 18, 2024The only FDA-approved chicken dewormer designed for home use is administered orally to chickens by adding a daily dose to drinking water for five consecutive days.
Mid-level practitioner role approved in ColoradoNovember 15, 2024Veterinary professional associates (VPAs) would be master’s-trained individuals authorized to practice veterinary medicine, including diagnosing, developing treatment plans, and performing surgery.
Ultrasound, surgery techniques offered in upcoming NAVC workshopNovember 13, 2024Participants of the NAVC Skillshop 2025 can choose from a variety of one- or two-day courses, longer three-to four-day courses, or a combination of both.
Feline Heartworm Guidelines updated by the AHSNovember 13, 2024Routine heartworm screening is now recommended for cats, according to the recent guideline updates announced by the American Heartworm Society (AHS) in managing the disease.
Industry partnership offers ACVIM residents free educational resourcesNovember 12, 2024This new collaboration marks the first-ever American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM)-endorsed education initiative tailored to help residents succeed in their chosen specialty.
More than $1.19M in charity funds support underserved petsNovember 11, 2024Recent fundraising events aim to provide life-saving care to underserved pets, including those injured and abandoned in recent hurricanes in the Southeast.
