Education Center - SponsoredVector-Borne Disease Coming to a Neighborhood Near You: Which Tests to Reach For, and Why?by • AntechWhether it’s a screening to identify exposure to tick-borne pathogens, or a broad molecular diagnostic panel to help with acute disease detection or confirm the presence of genetic material, these options empower veterinary teams, guide treatment, and support antimicrobial stewardship.
Battling heartworm starts with client educationMay 4, 2023One of the most insidious parasitic infections in dogs is heartworm. If unchecked, the parasite, Dirofilaria immitis, wreaks havoc in the dog’s heart, lungs, and arteries, often resulting in death.
FDA updates compounding guidelines for vetsDecember 7, 2022This past summer, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a new Guidance for Industry (GFI) that will take effect in April 2023, affecting how compounding pharmacies fill veterinary prescriptions. Called GFI #256, the guidance is intended to encourage the use of FDA-approved drugs by veterinary professionals and control which bulk substances are used to create compounded medications.
NAVC launches RVT empowerment initiativeAugust 2, 2022The North American Veterinary Community (NAVC), a Florida-based nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering veterinary professionals around the world, has launched the Veterinary Nurse/Technician Empowerment Initiative. Designed to elevate and advance the role of veterinary nurse/technician professionals within veterinary healthcare teams, the initiative is also intended to encourage the next generation to pursue careers as veterinary nurses/technicians.
How owners influence a dog's behaviorAugust 9, 2021Most veterinarians and their staff already know the personality of a pet owner can have an effect on the animal’s behavior.
Education key when talking to clients about dentistry for their petsMay 10, 2021Keeping a dog or cat’s mouth in good shape is vital to the overall health of the pet. but how can you convince your clients of this?
