Vet Watch

Most adult screwworms travel less than 10 miles to find a host. The greater risk comes from the movement of cattle, deer, and other hosts, explained Christopher Lee, DVM, MPH, DACVPM, in this Vet Watch update.

On this episode of Vet Watch, our host Christopher Lee, DVM, MPH, DACVPM and Renee Schmid, DVM, DABT, DABVT, break down the world of veterinary toxicology, offering essential insights and practical advice for clients pet toxicology consultationand veterinary professionals alike.

Explore the latest insights on allergy testing in pets, comparing skin and blood tests, and learn effective management strategies for the itchy pets in your clinic

Christopher Lee, DVM, MPH, DACVPM, provides his insights into the fight against New World screwworm—which includes an expanded screwworm production facility—in this Vet Watch update

Learn real-world strategies from Jennifer Sheahan, DVM, DACVO, to help master essential eye exams, manage emergencies, and elevate your ophthalmology skills in everyday practice.

Recent research suggests that Ixodes scapularis and Ixodes pacificus may also trigger alpha-gal syndrome, broadening the geographic risk for this potentially life-threatening meat allergy.

The USDA is ending automatic renewals for limited conditional licenses, putting the long-available rattlesnake vaccine at risk.

Amid a surge to more than 1400 confirmed New World screwworm cases in Mexico and an immediate US suspension of live cattle imports, Christopher Lee, DVM, MPH, DACVPM, warns this parasitic fly could breach the southern border by year’s end, posing serious risks to livestock, pets, wildlife, and even human health.

Introducing Vet Watch! Christopher Lee, DVM, MPH, DACVPM, and Alice Jeromin, DVM, RPh, DACVD, discuss the clinical benefits and practical applications of isoxazoline parasiticides for year-round ectoparasite control.