Expert Interviews
Why Are There More Canine Cancer Clinical Trials?
March 22nd 2017Heather Wilson-Robles, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology), associate professor in the veterinary medicine and biomedical sciences department at Texas A&M University, explains why there are so many more canine cancer clinical trials than there are for feline.
Common Misconceptions of Compassion Fatigue
March 21st 2017Many people believe that veterinarians who work in animal shelters or for animal welfare have a higher risk compassion fatigue. Amanda Landis-Hanna, DVM, veterinary industry liaison, speaker, and consultant, says this is a misconception that she has found to be quite the opposite.
What's Driving the Interest in Animal Shelter Medicine?
March 20th 2017Emily McCobb, DVM, MS, DACVAA, and director of shelter medicine in the clinical sciences department at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University, talks about why she thinks there has been an increase in awareness and interest in animal shelter medicine.
Compassion Fatigue in Human Medicine
March 19th 2017Brian DiGangi, DVM, MS, DABVP, immediate past president of the Association of Shelter Veterinarians, discusses how the understanding of compassion fatigue in veterinary medicine has stemmed from the work that has been done in human medicine on the topic.
Shelter Animal Intake Decreases with High Spay/Neuter Rates
March 11th 2017Emily McCobb, DVM, MS, DACVAA, director of shelter medicine in the clinical sciences department at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University, explains how in certain parts of the country there has actually been a decrease in animal shelter intake.
Old Skinny Cats: Muscle Condition Scoring
March 10th 2017Elizabeth Colleran, DVM, MS, DABVP (Feline), practice owner of the Cat Hospital of Portland, chair of the Cat Friendly Program, expresses why it is important to muscle condition score every cat that comes into your practice rather than body condition score them.
What Is the Most Common Reason for Respiratory Distress in Cats?
March 8th 2017Elizabeth Thomovsky, DVM, MS, DACVECC, associate professor of small animal emergency and critical care at Purdue University, explains how congestive heart failure is the most common reason for respiratory distress in cats.