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This new comprehensive guide highlights the latest scientific learnings and regulatory information on cannabis-derived products in animals.

The colt, born at a Texas veterinary hospital, sheds light on the importance of genetic rescue of endangered wildlife species.

The diagnostic power of veterinary wellness visit screenings is undeniable, but deciding what tests should be run for all your patients is daunting. Here’s a guide to doing it right.

A new study connects disease risk for joint disorders, cancers, urinary incontinence, and pyometra with reproductive status and sterilization timing in different canine breeds and both sexes.

Fast and effective therapy is the key to relieving pets from the discomfort of allergic itching. Learn how targeted therapies are making a difference and changing the lives of allergic dogs and their owners.

A team from the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine has released a free, first-of-its-kind handbook on antimicrobial stewardship for companion animal veterinary clinics.

In this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast, Dr. Michael Jaffe outlines the nonpharmaceutical measures that can—and should—be used to manage canine osteoarthritis.

Technicians can be a huge asset when emergent patients are brought into a veterinary hospital, as this case report illustrates.

Pet food labels are awash with unfamiliar ingredients, nutrient percentages, feeding directives, and marketing claims. Use these guidelines to help your clients understand the complexities of pet food labels and match dietary choices to pets’ nutritional needs.

Does your veterinary practice have the power to combat a silent but deadly disease? (Sponsored by Zoetis PetCare)

If you’re interested in integrative medicine, including the use of nutraceuticals as an adjunct to conventional medical protocols, then this webinar is for you.

When your patients are really hurting, a one-size-fits-all approach won’t cut it. Alleviating pain and discomfort is best achieved through a combination of modalities, including pharmaceuticals and supplements.

Understanding the mechanisms involved with PU/PD, in addition to obtaining a careful medical history, can help clinicians select the appropriate diagnostic tests.

Eating issues in cats—whether too much or too little—may have a behavioral cause. Here’s why, and what to do about it.

Distinguishing separation anxiety from other behavioral concerns requires a careful patient history and the owner’s cooperation.

Identifying and responding appropriately to both acute and chronic pain requires an understanding of the nuances of feline behavior.

Veterinarians have an essential role in protecting public health through rabies vaccination, but laws surrounding rabies vaccination and exposure vary across the United States. Here’s what to know.

Top headlines of the week: State VMAs endorse Feline Fix by Five Months, rabies update, drug DISCO, and The Vet Blast Podcast with guest Steve Dale.

What started as minor hair loss eventually led to ulceration and bleeding. Can you identify what caused this dog’s condition?

In this Episode 9 of the Vet Blast Podcast, pet expert Steve Dale talks with Dr. Adam Christman about some ground-breaking research and shares a few nuggets about his upcoming Fetch talks.

Rabies is the deadliest zoonotic disease, yet somehow it is also neglected. Learn how two organizations are giving the virus the attention it deserves—even as the world focuses on a certain other virus.

A look at the One Health initiative that is stepping beyond science to generate more treatments more quickly for canine and human cancer.

Four state VMAs have joined the major national veterinary organizations in endorsing the spaying and neutering cats before age 5 months.

Research shows that traditional methods for heartworm testing using nonheated samples likely underestimate the true prevalence of feline heartworm.

In this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast, Dr. Kristin Welch talks about some common mistakes veterinarians make in the emergency setting.

The company has decided to continue their campaign to increase awareness about dermatologic conditions and prompt conversations between veterinary practices and clients.

A veterinarian who participated in the 2018-2019 AVMA Fellowship Program considers the implications of gene editing in both food animals and pets.

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