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A veterinarian reflects on Fetch
Renee Schmid, DVM, DABT, DABVT shared what her favorite things about Fetch are
American Association of Feline Practitioners announces new name
AAFP celebrated its 50th anniversary by sharing the organization's official name and logo change at the 2024 AAFP Annual Conference
Introducing dvm360 and Chewy Health’s October Innovator of the Month: Technician Alexandre Contreras, Founder of PetTrio
How one veterinary technician is empowering communities through innovation and philanthropy
The many hats of a cartoonist veterinarian
Greg Bishop, DVM, shares the story of how he became a successful author, speaker, cartoonist, and illustrator all while practicing veterinary medicine
eDKA and other adverse effects to SGLT2 inhibitors
Christopher G. Byers, DVM, DACVECC, DACVIM (SAIM), CVJ, discusses common adverse effects of SGLT2 inhibitors and clinical signs of eDKA
Service dog receives life-saving cardiological care
Texas A&M cardiologists saved a beloved border collie from a third-degree atrioventricular block
Biotechnology company launches cancer vaccine trial for dogs
Calviri recently announced the initiation of new vaccine trial that targets early-stage hemangiosarcoma tumors in canines
Equine skin grafting best practices
Daniel J. Burba, DVM, DACVS, explained the basics of equine skin grafting in a session during the 2024 Southwest Veterinary Symposium, and in an interview with dvm360
Methods for gastrointestinal decontamination
The first 2 methods to start with, plus the mechanics of activated charcoal as a decontaminant
Non-healing corneal ulcers
Rachel Allbaugh, DVM, MS, DACVO, shares her approach to diagnosing and treating non-healing corneal ulcers, a common reason for consultation calls
Antidepressant-related pet poisoning calls surge over 80%
Antidepressant as well as ADD/ADHD medications have caused a large increase in accidental exposure calls within the last few years
FDA allocates funds for data collection and reporting on antimicrobial use in animals
The FDA is awarding grants for 3 projects that will collect, analyze, and report data on antimicrobial use in livestock and poultry
Benefits of using locoregional analgesia
Gianluca Bini, DVM, MRCVS, DACVAA, discusses the primary benefits of locoregional analgesia when compared to using systemic analgesia
Partnership pioneers sustainable, genetic-based dairy farming
Danone will leverage Zoetis’ innovative genetic technology to make the cattle industry more sustainable worldwide
The unique avian respiratory system
Lauren Thielen, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), talks about the avian respiratory system, including what makes birds susceptible to respiratory infections
How emotional care can improve emergency outcomes in patients
Natalie Marks, DVM, CVJ, CCFP, Elite FFCP-V discusses how poor consideration of patients’ emotional wellbeing can have negative consequences
Study demonstrates the importance of nutrition in honeybees’ survival against pesticides and viruses
Research finds honeybees with certain diets are more resilient to common threats
New tool assesses elderly canines' frailty
The new tool could predict the likelihood of short-term mortality and give owners and veterinary professionals important data
New study offers better understanding of cognitive aging in dogs
The study yielded an unexpected finding
Q&A with Ken Yagi, MS, RVT, VTS (ECC), (SAIM)
Ken Yagi, MS, RVT, VTS (ECC), (SAIM), explains more about respiratory emergencies, and the role technicians can play in saving these patients, topics he was presenting at the 2024 Southwest Veterinary Symposium.
What’s in a name?
Addressing clients in a respectful and courteous manner may require change in a clinic’s protocols
Veterinary scene down under: Supporting new veterinarians and veterinary social work
Oxidative stress and EPO synthesis in CKD patients
Christopher G. Byers, DVM, DACVECC, DACVIM (SAIM), CVJ, explains the effects of oxidative stress on tubular cells and how EPO synthesis leads to non-regenerative anemia in CKD patients
Technician care for acute kidney injury
Lucy Sumners, RVT, VTS(ECC), discussed management of acute kidney injury at the 2024 Southwest Veterinary Symposium and in an interview with dvm360.
Clearing the air in contaminated spaces
Placement of an air purifier in an exam room used by patients with respiratory infections helps decrease the time the exam room is closed
Dealing with logbook discrepancies
Once a veterinary professional discovers an error in their logbook, what happens next?
Proper catheterization: Size, duration, and patient physiology
Many veterinary professionals regularly place catheters, but are they doing it right?
Using lab values to identify disease that leads to aging
Brennen McKenzie, VMD, MSc, MA, director of veterinary medicine at Loyal, a biotechnology company, and a clinical practitioner, discusses the use of lab values as predictors for disease.
Compassionate conversations when scheduling euthanasia
Wendy S. Meyers, CVJ, explains how managers can help their team express empathy when booking sensitive appointments
6 CE session highlights from days 3 and 4 of SWVS
Symposium attendees should check out these events during the final 2 days of this year’s event