At the 2026 NY Vet Show, Kristin I. Scott, DVM, DAVDC, outlined the evidence behind toothbrushing and dental chews and how technicians can help clients stick with daily care.
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Taking the BizQuiz? This is the answer to question 1 of "What can a manager do for you?"
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In a small study of healthy beagles, halved extended-release levetiracetam tablets performed much like whole tablets. Crushed tablets peaked higher and dropped below a target drug level sooner.
A voluntary, risk-based tiered approach could trim about 2 years from the human food safety residue evaluation for new animal drugs, according to the agency.
A randomized trial of 168 shelter dogs found a shorter, 2-injection heartworm treatment was safe and effective. Every dog survived treatment and most tested negative afterward.
The agency says the manufacturer, Arrow Reliance, has not adequately recalled the frozen food, which carries no expiration date and may still be in owners’ freezers.
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