News wrap-up: This week’s headlines, plus AVMA offers tips for those affected by Hurricane Ian

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Good morning everyone! For those affected by Hurricane Ian, everyone at dvm360® is thinking about you and hoping you and your loved ones all remain safe. As states across the southern United States brace for the storm, we have created resources to help you and your clients prepare to keep their pets safe or locate them if they, unfortunately, get lost during the storm.

Here is also what became available this week on dvm360.com

• The American Veterinary Medical Association offered expert insights and tips on readiness and recovery for pet owners to help ensure pet owners are doing all that they can to help their pets during the hurricane and its aftermath.
• The FDA issued a reminder to veterinary professionals, health care providers, and pet owners about the serious risks that pets face when they are exposed to the prescription topical medical 5-fluorouracil (fluorouracil).
• In this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast, Elliot Garber, DVM, MPH, MS, DACVPM, and Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, explore the world of electronic prescribing that is making its way into veterinary medicine
• Zoetis announced the US launch of Solensia (frunevetmab injection), the first and only FDA-approved monoclonal antibody treatment for control of osteoarthritic pain in cats and it is now available in veterinary clinics throughout the United States.
• During this video interview with dvm360®, Juan Orjuela, DVM, cofounder of the Latinx Veterinary Medical Association, explained why celebrating Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month in veterinary medicine helps promote representation for both team members and clients.
• and more!

We are officially less than 2 weeks away from our Atlantic Coast Veterinary Conference (ACVC) in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Are you not signed up yet? Don’t worry, there is still time! Register here today to attend 3 days packed full of learning and fun. This is not a conference you want to miss, so be sure to save your spot today.