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A recent study evaluated efficacy of the 2 drugs in an endemic region for canine Leishmania and Dirofilaria immitis infections.

The CDC has linked a multidrug-resistant Campylobacter outbreak to exposure to pet store puppies.

A binational study revealed several important child, dog, and home environment factors that contribute to dog bite occurrence in both Jamaica and the United States.

New priorities include clarifying testing recommendations and avoiding shortcuts during treatment.

The One Health Research Foundation, now officially a nonprofit public charity, provides support to a variety of One Health research and programs.

Tests showed the Speed Diro test is highly sensitive and specific for D immitis antigen, even in cases of low worm burden.

Researchers at the University of Georgia and Kansas State University have implemented new ways of using the therapy to treat horses.

Veterinary participation in Indiana’s Prescription Drug Monitoring Program is suboptimal; new laws are set to change that.

A survey of Veterinary Orthopedic Society members collected data on surgeons’ preferences and perceived complications of 4 cruciate repair procedures.

Timely recognition of this potentially severe disease and management of associated complications are critical for patient comfort and treatment success.

Banfield industry summit offers an update on the professions efforts to change technicians title to registered veterinary nurse.

The FDA is warning veterinarians and pet owners that products in the isoxazoline drug class have reportedly led to neurologic adverse events.

The FDA is reminding veterinarians of the potential dangers of using nonapproved compounded formulations of transdermal mirtazapine to manage undesired weight loss in cats.

A new insurance offering from AAHA and Petplan aims to bring more options for pet owners facing major illness- or accident-related veterinary expenses.

Dr. Raven Jackson-Jewetts landed the job of her dreams when she became the attending veterinarian at a chimpanzee sanctuary. Now she wants to inspire and invite others to follow in her footstepsespecially fellow minorities.

Newest class of flea and tick preventive generates reports of muscle tremors, ataxia, seizures; agency says products still safe for majority of animals.

A voluntarily recall has been issued after samples collected during an FDA inspection tested positive for Salmonella.

A recent article reviewed potential tissue sources and applications for stem cell use in veterinary patients.

What potential dangers should pet owners know about after a hurricane or other natural disaster?

Evidence from 54 studies suggests that the lone star tick cannot transmit Borrelia burgdorferi.

The FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine is instituting a 5-year plan to support antimicrobial stewardship in veterinary settings.

Keeping your veterinary hospital tidy and welcoming is easier (and cheaper) than you think.

In advance of National Pet Diabetes Month in November, the Diabetes PetCare Alliance program is now accepting enrollment.

The American Heartworm Society has released updated guidelines for the prevention, testing, and treatment of canine heartworm.

The US Department of Agriculture has expanded the indication for Cytopoint (Zoetis) to include allergic dermatitis in dogs.

State of Pet Health Report highlights rise in prevalence that parallels increase in flea infestations in veterinary patients.

Bayer and NeuroCycle Therapeutics have signed a global license agreement with plans to bring to market new treatments for allergies in dogs and cats.

Ready for a path to paperless or paper-lite practice at your veterinary hospital? Here's a timeline to make it happen.

Poorly written agreements are all too common, so a well-devised contract is cause for celebration. Before you sign your name on the dotted line (or ask someone else to do so), consider these exceptional provisions benefitting both the associate and the practice.

Investigators found that over a 6-year period the number of babesiosis cases decreased as the number of canine veterinary visits rose.