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Cat in the coalmine? One Health: Dogs and Cats as Sentinels for Human Risk

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In this session: This case-based look summarizes key clinical aspects of common tick-borne infectious agents of veterinary and One Health concerns. It also sheds light on humans’ four-legged best friends (dogs and cats) ability to act as sentinels for human exposure risk to parasites. Recent peer-reviewed literature, and evidence- and expert-based guidelines, is also discussed.

Test Match: Two Anti-Itch Drugs Face Off

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Reducing pruritis is critical to enhancing quality of life for both patients and their people, hence the ongoing search for effective treatments. Ilunocitinib, a recently FDA-approved Janus kinase inhibitor, gave a powerful performance in a head-to-head match-up with ApoquelĀ®.

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Back to Stool: Things You May Have Forgotten About Clinical Parasitology

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In this session: Caroline Sobotyk, DVM, MSc, PhD, covers the principles of most common routine diagnostic tests, identifies their applicability and limitations, breaks down common pitfalls, and explores emerging challenges and advancements in clinical parasitology. It also provides practical insights to enhance your diagnostic skills and help you make informed decisions that directly impact patient care.

How to manage allergies in dogs

Learn how to maximize success and improve pets’ quality of life with an individualized approach in treating allergic dermatitis.

Practice Management

How to better utilize vet techs

Learn how to properly equip and utilize non-veterinarian team members to help better communication, trust, efficiency, and patient care in your practice.

Get lapsed patients back

In her column this month, Wendy S. Myers shares tips on how to re-engage your clients to improve patient and practice health.