VPN Plus+ ExclusiveTaking the Mystery Out of the Diagnosis and Treatment of Soft Tissue Orthopedic Injuries in DogsJanuary 14, 2025In this session: Soft tissue orthopedic injuries in dogs are challenging to diagnose and treat effectively. Michael Jaffe, DVM, MS, CCRP Diplomate, ACVS, takes the mystery out of some of the most common muscle and tendon injuries seen in dogs. The goal is to present practitioners and technicians with information to assist them in identifying these complicated cases. Diagnosing, treating, and delivering aftercare of calcanean tendon rupture, biceps tenosynovitis, supraspinatus tendon injuries, iliopsoas muscle injuries, and more are discussed.
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Leap Year (fur) babies celebrated at New York veterinary hospitalFebruary 17, 2024The Schwarzman Animal Medical Center (AMC) in New York City shares a glimpse of previous patients celebrating birthdays on Feb. 29
World's oldest dog, Bobi, dies at 31October 23, 2023The Guinness World Record holder lived to be 31 years and 165 days old.
Canine seizure med OKed by FDASeptember 25, 2023Phenobarbital tablets (Fidoquel-CA1, Genus Lifesciences, Inc.) have been grated conditional approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the control of seizures in dogs with idiopathic epilepsy.
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.
Behavior management starts at homeJune 6, 2023Companion animal behavior management is one of the most elusive issues in veterinary practice.
Gut health key to better care, outcomesJune 2, 2023The gut microbiome is a complex microbial community (archaea, bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and viruses) found in the gastrointestinal tract that is foundational to health, supporting—among other things—digestion, immunity, and the central nervous system.
Understanding canine vaccines: What is 'core' and 'non-core'?May 31, 2023The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) recently released its 2022 AAHA Canine Vaccination Guidelines.1 This resource is incredibly comprehensive (almost any question you might have related to vaccination is addressed!), contains resources for veterinary team members and pet owners, and assists with preventive care. Perhaps the most important question raised in the updated guidelines is: "Should we be re-thinking what we consider 'core vaccines' for individual patients?" Spoiler alert: the answer is yes. 'Core' and 'non-core' vaccines Traditional core vaccines are those recommended for all pets, regardless of lifestyle. These vaccines protect against diseases that are easily transmissible, serious, and/or fatal. The following are core vaccines AAHA recommends for every dog (unless there is a medical reason for exemption): Canine distemper virus (CDV) Canine adenovirus type 2 (CAV-2) Canine parvovirus type 2 (CPV-2) Rabies virus Other vaccines (i.e. "non-core") are sometimes considered "optional." Here, cost-conscious or vaccine-hesitant clients may decline vaccines the veterinary team does not specifically classify as core or "required" for their pet. However, this is where a change in both perspective and narrative with clients might be needed. These "non-core" vaccines may be considered "core" for certain dogs, and the AAHA similarly states the vaccines below …
Canine cancer monitoring supported with blood testMay 29, 2023Plasma nucleosome concentrations can be a useful tool for treatment monitoring and disease progression in dogs with hematopoietic cancers.
How to prepare for euthanasiaMay 24, 2023End-of-life care can easily be the worst part of veterinary medicine. It does not matter where you fall in the hierarchy of a practice, dealing with it can be very uncomfortable.
