Could cannabis play a role in geriatric, palliative veterinary care?January 27, 2021In geriatric practice and palliative medicine, we can see a range of medical conditions, often times with multiple ailments coexisting in the same patient.
Education Center - SponsoredAdvanced lasers helping koala burn wounds in Australiaby • Multi Radiance MedicalVeterinarians routinely see traumatic injuries, but nothing prepared them for what is happening in Australia. Devastation from the fires has shattered all previous records.
Arthritis, UTIs among top obesity-related pet insurance claimsJanuary 19, 2021Companion animals are, indeed, getting chunkier, and this is affecting overall pet health.
Heartworm diligence key to safe transport of dogsJanuary 12, 2021Ensuring the safe transport of canines and preventing the spread of disease is central to a newly published resource from the American Heartworm Society (AHS) and Association of Shelter Veterinarians (ASV).
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.
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.
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.
Blood test streamlines canine cancer detectionDecember 9, 2020Texas A&M has introduced a simplified oncology test that allows for early diagnosis in dogs.
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.