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UPDATE: Mirataz Now Commercially Available to US Veterinarians
Veterinarians can now order a new FDA-approved drug for the management of weight loss in cats.
AAFP Releases New Feline Anesthesia Guidelines
The overarching purpose of the new feline guidelines is to make anesthesia and sedation safer for the feline patient.
The Information Revolution: We Can All Benefit
Technology continues to be a primary driver, and consumers are winning in terms of the convenience, breadth, and accessibility of content.
The harrowing tale of veterinary management service agreements
Once upon a time, veterinary practices were owned by veterinarians. Then other interested parties came along ...
Friday veterinary emergencies: A dvm360 pie chart
Quick! This is an emergency! Maybe ...
Antibiotic Selection in Pyoderma
Growing antibiotic resistance has complicated the treatment of bacterial skin conditions. Here’s what to consider when making therapeutic decisions for your patients.
Midcentury modern meets veterinary care
This clinic in Door County, Wisconsin, with its clean lines and creative roofline, would make architect Frank Lloyd Wright proud.
Commentary: Early feline spay is the best way
According to this reader, not only is this better for the cat, but your veterinary client retention rates become healthy and strong as well.
UBM, dvm360 parent company, joins global events and info group Informa
Combined business-to-business company employs 11,000-plus people in more than 30 countries.
The Benefits of Equine Massage Therapy
Equine massage therapy continues to gain popularity, and with good reason.
Complications Associated With Arterial Catheterization in Cats
In a retrospective study of 35 cats, most complications were minor, and none led to death.
Code Green: The Risk From Toxic Household Plants
Ingesting certain plants can be deadly for dogs and cats. Here’s what you need to know to educate your clients and keep your patients safe.
Old School, New School: Dishing deep dark secrets
Delving into the innermost thoughts of Drs. Codger and Greenskin sheds new light on both sides. Time to learn about the meaning behind their motives.
Diagnostic Accuracy of Renal Cytology and Ultrasound in the Cat
A recent study examined the sensitivity and specificity of ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspirate cytology for diagnosing renal neoplasia and non-neoplastic processes.
Developing a Vaccine for Lyme Disease
Recent advances such as chimeritope technology could potentially be used to develop vaccines against other tickborne diseases as well.
The importance of an elephant and a rider in your veterinary practice
When your practice is facing changes, consider the necessity of two different outlooks.
Electroceuticals: The Wave of the Future Is Now
Although still in its infancy in veterinary medicine, targeting neural circuits with electricity offers huge potential to provide focused, personalized treatment for a variety of ailments.
Top 5 Articles for June 2018
Did you miss any important news last month? These were the 5 most popular articles from June.
FDA Issues Alert for Potential Risk to People With Altrenogest Products
It is essential that people administering altrenogest products, intended for use in horses and pigs, take appropriate precautions to prevent human exposure to the medication, the FDA has warned.
Canine Urinary Incontinence
The mechanisms behind this familiar condition are multilayered and poorly understood, and treatment must be individualized based on the cause of the problem.
Cornell Professors Create Canine Embryonic Atlas
Investigators now have another research tool in their arsenal to help them better understand genetic and developmental diseases in dogs.
Snowbirds unite! Senior barter system creates a conundrum for one clinician
One retired kennel owner offers to provide veterinary services for his neighborsbut hes not a veterinarian. Whats the local practice owner to do?
A clients perspective on CCL repair
I learned firsthand this year how hard these injuries are for pets and their owners.
Noteworthy FDA Approvals
Did you miss the announcements of these 3 new feline drugs?
The Educated Client: Addressing the Fear - Noise Aversion and Your Pet
Although most animals don’t love loud noises, for a large subset of pets—nearly half, by some estimates—the sensitivity to sudden, loud noises is more than a dislike.
Novel Cancer Vaccine Uses Animal's Own Tumor Cells
At Torigen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., veterinarians and immunologists have developed a cancer vaccine that utilizes a patient's own tumor cells.
Veterinary professionals deal with haters and internet trolls
Insults! Defamation! Bullying! Pet owners and animal activists can misbehave on social media with the best of them.
Childrens picture book aims to inspire future generation of veterinarians
After seeing books about pirates and fairies but none about the best profession in the world, Dr. Ruth MacPete set about to write one herself.
UPDATE: FDA Reissues Warning About Sileo Following Additional Overdoses
If the oral dosing syringe for Sileo, a drug prescribed for dogs suffering from noise aversion, is not locked properly, the dog may receive an accidental overdose of the drug.
Global One Health Award Winners Announced
This year’s Global One Health Award winners are recognized for their work in developing more sensitive Bartonella tests.