VPN Plus+ ExclusiveHow not to let a behavior case ruin your day -- partner upJanuary 8, 2021Partnering with experienced behaviorists and trainers helps your patients, your clients -- and your practice.
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Feline oral cancer, DCM therapies to be exploredJanuary 5, 2021Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC), and canine distemper virus (CDV) may soon see new treatments, thanks to Morris Animal Foundation.
Neutering: The risks and benefits in the context of breed, sex, and ageDecember 29, 2020A perennial subject of debate and controversy in veterinary medicine is the age at which dogs and cats should be neutered, or even if they should be neutered at all.
Cat friendship benefits children with autism spectrum disorderDecember 14, 2020Feline friendship might have a positive effect on children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their families.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveReducing HAIs in the practiceDecember 11, 2020Animal patients are also at risk for hospital-acquired infections after surgery. Keys to prevention include cleaning and disinfecting common areas around the clinic, not just exam rooms and surgery tables.
Being too busy: A blessing or curse?November 25, 2020While the suffering of COVID is far from over, this columnist predicts veterinary medicine is going to continue to flourish as never before.
Turmeric: Golden spice or fool's gold?November 24, 2020Turmeric has long been employed for a wide range of health conditions in traditional folk medicine, particularly in Indian Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM).
Cats can give other cats COVID quite easilyNovember 18, 2020Feline-to-feline transmission of SARS-CoV-2 is possible, even if an animal is not showing any symptoms of the virus.
In the house: New thinking on kennels and cagesNovember 13, 2020Cage and kennel housing have been keeping dogs and cats safe and secure for more than 100 years, but continuous improvement makes today’s units much more pet-friendly.
Feline appetite stimulant aids in CKD-caused weight lossOctober 22, 2020The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a capromorelin oral solution for appetite stimulation in cats.
