Where have all the nurses gone?
Thoughts on the veterinary nurse shortage from a veteran registered technician.
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Obesity and the Canine Life Span
Veterinary professionals should advocate healthy body condition for their overweight canine patients, particularly from midlife onward. Here’s why.
Testing a New Molecular Assay for Ehrlichia Detection
Which is more useful in clinical practice—a newly designed TaqMan molecular diagnostic assay or commercially available technology?
Analysis of Ultra-Trace Minerals in Commercial Dry Dog Foods
How does exposure of ultra-trace minerals in dogs compare with than in humans?
Using Lipid Emulsion to Treat Lipophilic Toxicities
A new study examines the effectiveness of intravenous lipid emulsion therapy in various severe intoxications.
Puppy Talk: A Look at Canine Speech Preferences
Do dogs prefer adult- or dog-directed speech? And do they favor hearing adult words spoken in dog-directed speech or dog words in adult-directed speech?
Clarifying Terminology Around Canine Aggression
Experts agree: Standardized definitions for resource guarding and possessive aggression enable proper patient care and effective client communication.
Is Babesiosis Declining in South Africa?
Investigators found that over a 6-year period the number of babesiosis cases decreased as the number of canine veterinary visits rose.
Preventing Feline Tick Paralysis in Eastern Australia
Is topical fluralaner effective in controlling Ixodes holocyclus infestations in cats?