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Bayer Launches New Canine Heartworm Preventive
Coraxis is a topical solution that offers dogs 30 days of protection against heartworm and 3 of the 4 intestinal worms.
Suspect GI bleeding? What to do when you don't see red
Gastrointestinal bleeding in dogs is not uncommon. Unfortunately, the signs can be subtle. Follow this approach from Dr. Jonathan Lidbury when presented with patients with suspected GI bleeding.
CAPC study: Lyme disease spreading to regions once thought low-risk
Condition in dogs could signal increasing threat to people, researchers say.
Rebuttal: How to Pick the Best Cannabis Products for Pets
A veterinary cannabis expert rebuts a newly published article about the “best” cannabidiol (CBD) oils for pets.
Addressing an Animal Welfare Crisis
Oftentimes, many pet owners struggle to with having limited funds for veterinary care, yet organizations such as the Access to Veterinary Care Coalition are committed to giving the care that low-income households and their pets deserve.
Practice tip: Start otitis exams in the waiting room
When faced with an ear appointment, work as a veterinary team to examine Spots behavior from the reception area to the exam room.
Motherhood and the veterinary profession: a series of hurdles
Moms—who are also veterinarians—chime in on what makes this arrangement difficult.
How to Read a Pet Food Label
Ensuring good nutrition for your pet means understanding what he is eating.
Canine Cancer: Investment May Move Dogs Closer to Cure
Dogs with B-cell lymphoma are closer to living longer thanks to an initial seed investment from an Iowa firm.
What's New With Cushings Disease
Current options for diagnosing, treating, and monitoring hyperadrenocorticism.
Field Study Yields Positive Results for Anemia Treatment
The long-acting feline recombinant erythropoietin product epoCat is being developed for the management of anemia in cats.
Intranasal Midazolam or Rectal Diazepam for Seizures?
Study results show that intranasal midazolam has some real advantages for managing status epilepticus.
Dietary Supplement Use in Canine Epilepsy
Many owners change their dog’s diet after a diagnosis of idiopathic epilepsy—without veterinarian supervision.
Pet Food Trends to Watch for in 2019
Pet food retailers will be looking to give pet owners more of what they want: customizable, health-promoting, safe food options for their dogs and cats.
Journal Scan: Do we really know what we think we know about feline chronic kidney disease?
This study, which investigated the current knowledge of CKD, lays out all the moving parts involved in this common condition.
Discussing and prescribing marijuana-based substances with clients: An attorney's take
Dr. Christopher Allen gives legal advice for marijuana veterinary use and discussion
Be a better biller
Step No. 1 for equine veterinarians? Dont bill in the first place. (But if you do, Ive got advice for that too.)
Jumpstart your brain: The fight against decision fatigue
Decision-making shortcuts can ward off mental fatigue in your life and veterinary practice.
AVMA Board of Directors Now Serves Dual Role
The AVMA has restructured its foundation’s board of directors to maximize the organization’s support for its foundation and its members.
New Veterinary Oncology Therapeutics
Cancer research is advancing at an unprecedented pace, bringing a host of new treatment possibilities.
Masticatory Muscle Myositis in Dogs
A recent study described the presenting signs, treatment, and outcome for 22 cases.
Ron Brakke retires as longtime leader of animal health consulting company
Founder hands over day-to-day operation of Brakke Consulting but will continue consulting with veterinary industry clients.
Manufacturer Disputes FDA Alert on Contaminated Dog Food
The raw dog food manufacturer is disputing the FDA's warning letter after a single lot of one of its products tested positive for Salmonella.
Acute Kidney Injury in Dogs and Cats
Timely recognition of this potentially severe disease and management of associated complications are critical for patient comfort and treatment success.
AAEP Celebrates Volunteer Veterinarians Good Works
Member veterinarians who have contributed their time, services, money, or resources are being honored through the AAEP’s annual “Good Works” campaign.
Double take: What working parents and practice owners wish the other side understood
Balancing the demands of parenthood with a veterinary associate job is no easy undertaking. Neither is running a successful business. Here both sides plead their case.
Get on top of rehab in your veterinary clinic
Why your practice can and should offer physical therapy and rehabilitation services.
It starts in vet school: Pregnancy and parenting support lacking for students, study finds
Tufts researchers hypothesize potential parents may delay having children because policies at institutions are rare.
Veterinary Pain Management Without Opioids
An expert task force hopes to help veterinarians navigate the opioid shortage.
Which States Protect Their Pets the Best?
In its new report, the Animal Legal Defense Fund outlines which states do the best and worst job protecting their pets from harm.