QOL assessment offers multi-faceted look at canine healthJuly 28, 2022A new data-led approach to measuring and quantifying canine well-being may offer veterinarians a more consistent capture of a dog’s health.
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Limb-sparing options for osteosarcoma-diagnosed dogs to be exploredJuly 28, 2022The Morris Animal Foundation-funded project will investigate limb-sparing options for large- and giant-breed dogs diagnosed with osteosarcoma. Ultimately, researchers hope to advance the treatment of and improve the prognosis for dogs receiving radiation treatment for this type of cancer.
Pet-friendly vacation spots ranked on hotels, DVM servicesJuly 27, 2022Feline-focused website All About Cats has released its list of the most pet-friendly vacation spots in the U.S., placing Portland, Ore., in the No. 1 spot.
UpTICKS in tick-borne disease riskJuly 25, 2022Tick-borne disease in dogs and cats is almost entirely preventable. Client education is needed to inform about the risk to pets associated with different tick species, canine and kitty lifestyles, importation concerns, and travel (particularly as summer advances). Public health (i.e. human) risks surrounding ticks and tick-borne disease is also now part of our veterinary One Health accountability, in addition to preventing ticks on pets.
Dogs' sense of smell integrated with visionJuly 18, 2022Researchers in the university’s College of Veterinary Medicine have discovered dogs’ sense of smell is integrated with their vision and other unique parts of the brain.
Ancient Italian breed recognized by AKCJuly 7, 2022There’s a new (old) dog in town: The bracco Italiano has received full recognition from the American Kennel Club (AKC), marking the dog registry’s 200th breed.
English bulldog breeding practices require 'urgent action'July 5, 2022A newly published study by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has confirmed the extreme physical features of English bulldogs (i.e. shortened muzzles, folded skin, squat body) put the breed at increased risk of developing breathing, eye, and skin conditions.
Is a Band-Aid no longer the solution?June 30, 2022So, what can veterinary medicine learn from the “alcohol swab and bandage” routine of human vaccinations? First, sometimes human medicine can get lost in the ideal of what ought to make sense at the expense of practical sense, just like we can.
Seize and de-cyst canine furcationsJune 30, 2022Furcation cysts are seen in the furcation of erupted teeth, rather than the unerupted teeth associated with dentigerous cysts. The most common tooth affected by furcation cysts appears to be the maxillary fourth premolar tooth.
Does music have a calming effect on pets?June 28, 2022While more research is needed, music is widely viewed as beneficial for dogs and cats in kennels, shelters, and veterinary settings. Indeed, use of music, particularly so-called “classical music” (generally characterized by lower tempo and volume than other genres), is believed to be calming and to reduce stress and anxiety.
