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dvm360 August 2020
Drug DISCO: How commercial incentives can improve cancer drug development
August 20, 2020
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A look at the One Health initiative that is stepping beyond science to generate more treatments more quickly for canine and human cancer.
Gene editing in animals: Miracle or madness?
August 17, 2020
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A veterinarian who participated in the 2018-2019 AVMA Fellowship Program considers the implications of gene editing in both food animals and pets.
Compassion-First adds 43rd veterinary practice
August 14, 2020
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Compassion-First Pet Hospitals welcomes a large New York practice, furthering its mission of creating long-term partnerships and elevating veterinary medicine.
First diagnostic test for canine IBD now available
August 14, 2020
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Antech’s novel blood test allows veterinarians to rule in or rule out IBD early and with confidence in dogs suffering from associated clinical signs.
FDA approves generic carprofen chewable for dogs
August 13, 2020
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The new drug has been proven safe and effective in relieving pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis.
When cats get hangry…
August 13, 2020
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A new study finds an explanation for why it’s so difficult for owners of obese cats to restrict their pet’s diet.
Could storage mites in pet food lead to false-positive food allergy diagnoses?
August 13, 2020
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Researchers recently reviewed the published literature about growth of storage mites on commercial dry pet foods.
Why we need more veterinary colleges at HBCUs
August 12, 2020
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One veterinary student explains why establishing veterinary medicine programs at historically black colleges and universities (HBCU) is key to addressing systemic racism within the profession.
DNA debunks age-old ratio for dog years to human years
August 12, 2020
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By tracking age-related progressions in gene methylation patterns of dogs and comparing them with those previously observed in people, researchers have constructed a new “epigenetic clock” for translating dog years to human years.
Quiet, please!
August 11, 2020
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When a client won’t stop talking for long enough to allow you complete your diagnostic evaluation, sometimes you have to resort to strange measures.
Merck completes acquisition of Sentinel parasite products
August 11, 2020
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With the completion of this deal, Merck Animal Health now offers products that address all of the most common internal and external parasites affecting dogs.
Kentucky now accepts PAVE certification for veterinary licensure
August 11, 2020
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Kentucky is the 45th US jurisdiction to accept the certification for licensure from the Program for the Assessment of Veterinary Education Equivalence.
Spike in parvovirus cases may be related to COVID-19
August 11, 2020
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BluePearl is investigating the reasons behind a 70% increase in parvovirus cases seen in its hospitals in recent months.
What you need to know about today’s veterinary diet trends
August 10, 2020
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A look at the advantages and disadvantages of raw, homemade, and vegan diets for dogs and cats.
How PPP is helping fund the veterinary profession
August 10, 2020
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Data about Paycheck Protection Program use among practices, advice for borrowers, and a look at what’s ahead.
Alternative therapies for managing osteoarthritis
August 07, 2020
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Osteoarthritis is a painful, debilitating condition that affects countless animals. Here’s a look at alternative treatments being used in veterinary practices across the country.
The ABCs of veterinary dentistry: W is for waiting to treat
August 05, 2020
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When it comes to dental care, sometimes the best course of action is no action at all.
The Dilemma: the curbside care controversy
August 03, 2020
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As pandemic restrictions ease should veterinary practices get to choose whether they stop or continue curbside care?
Understanding the limits of your noncompete agreement
August 03, 2020
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It’s no mystery that associate veterinarians, in an effort to figure out if their noncompete is enforceable, find themselves trying to solve, well, a mystery.
Florida becomes 44th US Jurisdiction to accept PAVE Certificate
July 31, 2020
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Florida now accepts the Program for the Assessment of Veterinary Education Equivalence (PAVE) Certificate as part of the license process for international veterinary students.
dvm360’s new editorial advisory board to help guide content
July 30, 2020
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Learn about the 18 members of our new editorial advisory board, including a few fun (and surprising) facts about their personal lives.
UC Davis names executive director of One Health Institute
July 27, 2020
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Wildlife veterinarian, professor and scientist Michael Ziccardi, DVM, MPVM, PhD, will lead the One Health Institute for the next 5 years.
The Bridge Club appoints chief veterinary officer
July 27, 2020
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Cheryl Good, DVM, oversees the virtual interactions between The Bridge Club and the group’s newest offering, The Bridge Club Pets.
Have a heart: why dogs need heartworm testing
May 14, 2020
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Give your clients the facts about the damage heartworm disease can do not only to their pet’s health but also to their pocketbook.
Is your shelter fit for kitten foster care?
September 24, 2019
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If you're pussyfooting around the idea of starting up a kitten foster care program, shelter medicine expert Dr. Amanda Dykstra can help you think through the resources youll need. And if youre already up to your ears in foster kittens, its not too late to take some good advice.
Adverse vaccine reactions in veterinary medicine: an update
September 19, 2019
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Although rare, several forms of adverse reactions have been documented after vaccination in dogs and cats. Heres what veterinary teams need to know today.
Foiling food allergy frustrations in dogs and cats
June 28, 2019
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Hungry for more information on food allergies, and the associated dermatologic conditions in dogs? Use these tips to help your veterinary team discern dietary sensitivities in your patients.