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Canine Heartworm Prevalence in Animal Shelters: A Statewide Study
A new study reveals that heartworm disease is more prevalent in shelter dogs than in pet dogs in Mississippi. How can this knowledge improve management decisions around this disease in shelters?
Alternatives for the opioid shortage, or Simbadol saves the day
Fear of human drug abuse has affected our work in veterinary hospitals. Here are some alternatives to opioids you should use whether or not we ever get our preferred pain relief drugs back.
AVMA launches website aimed at students, new DVMs
MyVeterinaryLife.com was created to help rising veterinarians thrive in their careers and personal lives.
Outcome After Intracranial Surgery
A recent retrospective study examined the frequency of postoperative complications in canine patients after craniotomy or craniectomy.
Medical Management of Deep Ulcerative Keratitis
A recent article illustrates successful treatment of severe corneal ulcers in 13 feline patients.
Pet Genetics Testing: The Potential Dangers of an Unregulated Industry
Results from genetic tests for pets are easy to obtain, but are they accurate? A new paper warns of the potential dangers of an unregulated industry.
"Bad" Dogs More Likely to Die Young
A new study finds that dogs with aggression or other undesirable behaviors are more likely to die at a young age.
Petcos first PetCoach location offers subscription-based veterinary care
In addition to products, grooming and training services, the new store offers $9-a-month memberships that include up to five veterinary visits a year.
PRODUCT NEWS: FDA Approves Chewable Form of Dog, Cat Antibiotic
Veterinarians and pet owners can now administer Baytril (enrofloxacin) to dogs and cats more easily.
WSAVA Endorses Position Paper Promoting Healthy Breeding
The position paper highlights the risk of excessive breeding in dogs and sets out a clear strategy to tackle this important health and welfare issue.
One Health to the Rescue: Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformation in a Dog
Veterinarians and interventional radiologists in California joined forces to treat a rare intracranial arteriovenous malformation in a German shepherd.
Veterinary internships are stranger than fiction
I cant make this stuff up, and I dont have to.
Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine opens new facility dedicated to One Health research
Building will support research into zoonotic and vector-borne disease, antimicrobial resistance and more in St. Kitts and the Caribbean.
Pfizer Suspends Delivery of Injectable Opioids to Veterinary Customers
The company does not anticipate that it will resume sales of injectable opioids to the veterinary market until mid-2019.
Proof That Dogs Experience Empathy?
Through a 2-part test, investigators attempted to analyze the true connection between dogs and their owners, particularly in times of distress.
Top 5 Articles for July 2018
Did you miss any important news last month? These were the 5 most popular articles from July.
Six euthanasia trends you didnt know about
Pets are family, and whether youre walking a veterinary client through their first euthanasia or their fifth, these are the most important things to keep in mind.
Old School, New School: The big decision looms
When the threat of a corporation buying the practice from Dr. Codger is impending, will Dr. Greenskin fish or cut bait?
dvm360 wins cross-platform award from business media association
In-depth coverage of pet pain and death from 2017 garners top honors in annual competition.
Colorado State launches certificate in Spanish for animal healthcare
Program aims to help animal health providers communicate effectively with non-English-speaking employees in large animal settings.
Improving Infection Rates After TPLO
A specialty referral hospital demonstrated that a stricter asepsis protocol makes a huge difference in postoperative infection rates.
Team activity: A slightly scandalous veterinary crossword
Have a few minutes between patients? Take a brain break with this puzzle.
Dont call her lady doc and other equine DVM horror stories
Female equine veterinarians share their gender discrimination experiences from vet school and beyond.
UPDATE: Grant Will Help Low-Income Pet Owners Afford Veterinary Care
Many pet owners lack access to needed pet care because they simply cannot afford it, but for some pet owners that may soon change.
Toxoplasmosis Threatens Endangered Seal Species
Toxoplasmosis has emerged as the leading cause of disease-related deaths in Hawaiian monk seals, one of the country’s most endangered mammals.
Prostatic Neoplasia: Does Total Prostatectomy Help?
A retrospective canine study showed that surgery plus adjunctive therapy does increase survival, but tumor recurrence or metastasis was common.
Does Laser Therapy Help Surgical Wounds Heal Faster?
A recent study showed that laser therapy, while increasingly popular in veterinary medicine, offers mixed results.
The Biggest Risk Factor for MRSA Carriage Among Veterinary Workers
Can risk factors for MRSA carriage be identified in veterinary workers, thereby reducing the risk of nosocomial infections in animal patients?
Similarities Between the Canine and Human Gut Microbiomes
New findings suggest that the canine microbiome is more similar to the human microbiome than that of either the mouse or pig.
Evaluation and Validation of Veterinary Trauma Scoring Systems
Researchers evaluated the predictive value of the 2 most common trauma scoring systems in veterinary medicine.