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|Articles|January 28, 2022
News wrap-up: This week's veterinary headlines, plus first fluorescent light therapy system for dogs and cats
Author(s)dvm360 Staff
Check out this week's highlights.
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Happy Friday! As we head into February, dvm360® spent this final week of January reporting on the latest news in veterinary medicine.
Here is a quick look at this week's highlights:
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- Debbie A. Martin, CPDT-KA, KPA CTP, LVT, VTS (Behavior), highlighted variations of
Fear Free distraction methods and explained the importance of an individualized approach. - Vetoquinol released the
first fluorescent light therapy system for dogs and cats—Phovia—to help accelerate natural skin regeneration. - Tasha McNerney, CVT, CVPP, VTS (Anesthesia and Analgesia), urged
veterinary technicians to advocate for themselves financially to ensure a sustainable, fulfilling career. - San Antonio Zoo
treated a Komodo dragon with Synovetin OA , making it the first exotic animal to receive this treatment. - Clarius unveiled
3 new ultra-portable wireless smartphone ultrasound scanners that are each approximately the size of an iPhone. - And so much more!
Stay tuned on social media and dvm360.com for more veterinary news.
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