Handout: Canine ladder of aggression

Bravecto is the latest flea and tick product authorized for emergency use against New World screwworm, giving veterinarians another prescription option for infested dogs and puppies.

The first major rewrite since 2015 sorts therapies by mechanism of action, splits care into reactive and proactive phases, and adds guidance on 2 newer Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors.

New One Health guidelines from the American Animal Hospital Association cover parasites that are spreading, resurfacing, or getting harder to treat. They also cover how to use parasite medications wisely and how to talk with clients about risk.

NOBIVAC NXT Rabies, available in 1-year and 3-year formulations, arrives weeks after the CDC warned of a nationwide increase in reported human rabies exposures.

Adapted from a human eczema survey, the 0-to-30 scale proved consistent and responsive to change, though it fell short on ear disease.

What lenders evaluate, which funding structures fit, and how much working capital to build in may help make the early years of practice ownership more manageable.

In honor of Feline Diabetes Awareness Month, Kelly Cairns, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM), explains what the new AAHA guidelines mean for diabetic cats, from spotting early clinical signs to weighing treatment options and building a long-term plan with clients.

In past cases, the FDA has cited testing that matched the E coli strain that sickened a hospitalized child to unopened Darwin’s dog food and linked the company’s food to a kitten’s death from Salmonella infection. The cases are part of a yearslong record of recalls, illness reports, and disputes over how the agency regulates raw pet food.