June 2017

June 30, 2017

At the 2017 Western Veterinary Conference in Las Vegas, Stanley Marks, BVSc, PhD, DACVIM, DACVN, discussed what we know—and more of what we’ve yet to discover— about microbial gastrointestinal health.

June 29, 2017

The use of prosthetics in humans dates to ancient times. Significant advancements have been made over the millennia, and pets are now beginning to reap the benefits.

June 28, 2017

The concept of One Health goes beyond the individual needs of people and animals and extends to food safety, antibiotic resistance, the spread of mosquito and tickborne diseases, and more.

June 27, 2017

Recent developments in serologic testing offer new insight into this zoonotic disease.

June 26, 2017

A literature review reveals the effects of enriched foods on a number of health conditions affecting dogs and cats.

June 25, 2017

A new study brings good news to owners and veterinarians weighing treatment options for horses suffering from acute colic.

June 24, 2017

Expert insight on the number of cases and trends of heartworm disease throughout the United States, plus tips for improving client compliance with preventive medicines.

June 23, 2017

New recommendations support kitten spay/neuter by 5 months of age. Here’s why.

June 22, 2017

Teleradiology can vastly improve diagnostic capabilities and patient outcomes, but only if it’s done right. Here’s how to ensure success.

June 21, 2017

If healthy pets are the mutual goal, why all the controversy?

June 18, 2017

Are modern flea control products ineffective? A review of recent research answers this important question.

June 17, 2017

Rich Ford, DVM, MS, DACVIM, DACVPM (Hon), conducted an educational audience participation session about rabies at the 2017 Western Veterinary Conference in Las Vegas.

June 16, 2017

At the recent American Animal Hospital Association annual meeting, Lee Palmer, DVM, MS, DACVECC, NRP, EMT-T, WEMT, CCRP, TP-C, led a discussion about trauma triage, emphasizing that “time is of the essence” when a client whose pet has suffered a traumatic injury calls or comes to your practice.

June 15, 2017

Here's Part 2 of our conversation with Dani McVety, DVM, and Mary Gardner, DVM, founders of Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice.

June 14, 2017

Julie Fischer, DVM, DACVIM, presented a lecture on common urologic conditions, including chronic kidney disease, acute ureteral obstruction, and incontinence.