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Bacterial Dysbiosis in Allergen-Induced Canine Atopic Dermatitis
A recent study reported bacterial dysbiosis in dogs sensitized to, then challenged with, house dust mite (HDM) allergens.
ACVC 2016: Feline Skin Syndromes - The Frustrating Feline Triad & More
At the Atlantic Coast Veterinary Conference, Valerie Fadok, DVM, PhD, Diplomate ACVD, discussed treatment for feline skin syndromes.
Your Veterinary Voice episode 9: Meet Robin Downing, DVM, MS, DAAPM, DACVSMR, CVPP, CCRP
Downing describes her latest research on clinical bioethics and what it means for the veterinary professionand we nerd out, bigtime.
Is the idea of pet guardians out of this world?
Experts weigh in on whether a future where people care for furry wards would be better than one where pets are owned.
The future of veterinary medicine is here. Are you ready?
Youre not crazy. Change and innovation are happening faster everywhere, including veterinary practice. Heres your gut check so youre not left out of the glorious future of pet care.
Cribbing in horses: A surgical approach to treatment
Cutting-edge advice for this behavioral vice in your veterinary equine patients.
Missouri veterinary team tackles the case of the foal with no mother
Reproduction expert uses hormones and technique to convince retired mare to act as mother to foal rejected by biological dam.
Oh, my aching back! A chiropractic dilemma
A request for a referral to a human chiropractor to treat two patients with sore spines leaves this veterinarian with a major headache.
Cats with chronic DJD pain, rejoice!
Recent study findings suggest NV-02, a feline anti-nerve growth factor antibody, could be used as a safe, long-term analgesic in cats with degenerative joint disease-related pain.
Zoetis and AAVMC seek applications for 2017 veterinary school scholarships
Application period for Zoetis Veterinary Student Scholarship Award runs through November 30, 2016.
Elbow Joint Bone Density Analysis in Labrador Retrievers and Golden Retrievers
In a recent study, investigators conducted bone density (BD) analysis of healthy and diseased elbow joints in Labrador retrievers and Golden retrievers.
FDA reviews veterinary regenerative medicine and animal cell-based products
Currently, no animal cell-based products are FDA-approved, the agency says.
3 unusual (but not uncommon) skin diseases you should know
These three skin diseases arent zebrasthey're more like donkeys. Learn to recognize their hoofbeats so you dont miss the diagnosis.
ACVC 2016: What to Say to Convert a Phone Call Into an Appointment
Oftentimes, a phone query may be difficult to convert into an appointment. At the Atlantic Coast Veterinary Conference, Amanda Donnelly, MBA, DVM, discussed strategies to change that.
First Report of a Live Attenuated Canine Influenza Virus for Potential Vaccine Development
According to a study published in Virology, researchers are on the path to creating a new vaccine that can be used in the battle against canine influenza.
How Did the Snake Lose Its Legs? Genome Sequencing May Have Found an Answer
New research may have uncovered how snakes have evolved to be limbless.
Let's get ahead of ourselves
What will veterinary medicine look like in 5, 15 and 30 years? We adapted a CVC session by Ernie Ward, DVM, to create a timeline of things to come.
Cats Display Different Behaviors to Indicate Food Palatability
The study results could be applied to tests that can be utilized to create tests to help improve the palatability of veterinary pharmaceuticals for cats.
Heard of Dolly the sheep? Meet Nubia, the cloned Jack Russell
Biotech company ViaGen now delivering cloned pets and offering genetic preservation.
ACVC 2016: How Do Animals See the World?
In his presentation, Dr. Ketring pointed out that myopia, also known as nearsightedness, is not a uniquely human condition.
Put Down that Pug?
Treating preventable genetic diseases in purebreds is unethical unless we condemn the breeding practices that lead to suffering along with the sale of afflicted animals.
A utopian future for veterinary medicine: How tech will get us there
An honest assessment of veterinarians' hang-ups with technology and a path to move forward.
Starting salaries are up! (Let's not get too excited)
Rising demand for veterinary services should not lead to a call for more veterinarians. Here's why.
One-year license suspension ordered for Kristen Lindsey
Veterinarian in bow-killing case will also complete a probation period and required annual CE in animal welfare.
Untrained "Service Dogs" Can Put Public at Risk
Fraudulent Service Animal claims put the public and well-trained service dogs at risk. Distracting a service dog could result in injury to individuals, the service dog, and their disabled handler.
COE responds to perceived conflict of interest
The Council on Education responds to post that explains the root of their problems.
In the year 2020: 8 "predogtions" for the not-so-distant future
Dr. Marty Becker has some predictionserr, we mean predogtionsfor the veterinary world a few years down the road.
Voided Urine Can Be Used to Accurately Diagnose Canine Urinary Tract Infections
According to a recent study, voided urine specimens that are refrigerated and cultured on the same day of collection can be used to accurately diagnose urinary tract infections in dogs.
Mind Over Miller: Good humor man
When life gives you a veterinary mobile unit that looks like an ice cream truck, you might as well sell popsicles.
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