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Old School, New School: Meet Dr. Seasoned!
Wedding bells are ringing for Dr. Greenskin! What does her growing family mean for her career ambitions?
FDA expands recall of foods containing excess levels of vitamin D
Eight companies now affected; common manufacturer cited as potential source of formulation error.
Purchasing power: How pet owners make pet food decisions
Check out the most common nutrition questions pet owners ask at big box stores.
Pet Cannabis Company Signs National Distributor
Phyto Animal Health will distribute its line of cannabidiol hemp oil products for pets through Mr. Checkout.
Lifetime Study Seeks Insight on Heart Disease in Dobermans
A team of veterinary cardiologists is looking to shed light on genetic and other factors that influence the development of dilated cardiomyopathy.
BUZZworthy News: First-Ever Vaccine For Insects
The vaccine developers have their sights set on protecting bee colonies against microbial infections.
A culture of no: When regimented rules stunt practice growth
Should this veterinarian learn to say yes more often to his clients, even if it means bending the rules and inconveniencing his team?
Thank you, Momma and yes, I actually do know what I'm doing
Its the time of year to reflect on those whove shaped our lives as veterinarians, Dr. Brock says.
Is there a place for calming nutraceuticals in your veterinary practice?
I was skeptical at first, but these over-the-counter remedies can be complementary to the traditional pharmaceutical options.
Synthetic Cadavers for Surgical Training
Maintaining the ethics of animal care while meeting the educational needs of students is becoming easier with new technologies and practices.
$2.4M in Grants Aim to Address Rural Veterinarian Shortage
Funds from the 14 grants will be used to support rural veterinary services and relieve shortages of veterinarians.
Experts Predict a Very Happy Holiday for Fido and Fluffy
How much will we spend on our furry friends this holiday season?
Letter to dvm360: Hip replacement in cats is not new news
One reader says hip replacement surgery in cats dates back over a decade.
Just Ask the Expert: The patient is receiving preventives, but still picked up worms?
Veterinary parasitologist Richard Gerhold sets the record straight about monthly preventive medications and the possibility of pets still picking up parasites.
Vaccine Holds Key to Canine Leishmaniasis Treatment
University of Iowa researchers have discovered that a vaccine intended to prevent canine leishmaniasis can also be used to treat the parasitic disease.
Hospital design? They wrote the book on it!
A new book from AAHA Press highlights the design of some of the nations most important buildings. (Hint: We can all agree thats your veterinary hospitals, right?)
UC Davis veterinarians honored for saving K-9 officers life
When German shepherd Haakon suffered a ruptured bladder, the UC Davis veterinary team performed a lifesaving surgery.
Proposed FDA study will allow adoption, not euthanasia, of research dogs
Parasiticide research aims to validate alternatives to use of animal subjects in some bioequivalence trials.
Bayer announces plans to exit animal health industry
Company will focus on core businesses of pharmaceuticals, consumer health and crop science.
Additional Pet Foods Recalled for Excess Vitamin D Risk
The FDA announced today that pet food manufacturer ANF is voluntarily recalling bags of its Lamb and Rice Dry Dog Food due to potentially elevated vitamin D levels.
New 6-in-1 Parasite Preventive Approved for Cats
Revolution Plus offers broad-spectrum protection against 6 types of parasites, now including ticks.
Survey: Opioid shortages are harming veterinary patients
Industry study reports clinicians frustration with curtailed pain management options for surgery and treatment of severe injuries.
Firstline presents: Hot Clinical News
Hey, vet techs: Weve got all the hot clinical news right here for you to digest at your leisure.
AAFP Releases Consensus Statement on Feline Feeding
The recommendations are designed to encourage natural behaviors, reduce stress, and curb overeating in pet cats.
Metronidazole: Required Treatment for Hemorrhagic Diarrhea?
A recent study suggests that amoxicillin with clavulanic acid is just as effective as combination therapy with metronidazole.
State of the (vet tech) union
A movement to unionize veterinary technicians is gaining steam, but will they have enough leverage for real changes?
Veterinary Universities Opt for Synthetic Canine Cadavers
Students at Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine are the latest to hone their surgical skills without the need for cadavers or live animals.
New Line of CBD Products for Pets Now Available
Smart Hemp CBD products were inspired by the founder’s personal success using CBD products to treat the effects of Parkinson’s disease.
Veterinary Orthopedic Surgeon Regrows Dog's Leg Bone
A veterinary orthopedic surgeon used bone morphogenetic protein to regrow a dog’s leg bone after multiple failed surgeries.