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|Articles|December 17, 2021
News-wrap up: This week's veterinary news, plus the nuts and bolts of feline conjunctivitis
Author(s)dvm360 Staff
Check out this week's highlights.
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As the Holiday festivities draw near, we strive to deliver the latest (and greatest) veterinary news and insights right to your fingertips. From practice tips to clinical tricks, we got you covered.
Here is a quick look at this week's highlights:
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Pet Paradise will debut its new location in Yulee, Florida on December 22, 2021—marking its 46th location in the US.- “Santa’s official veterinarian”—Dr Jose Arce—visited the North Pole to ensure the
reindeer are in good health to fly around the globe. - This veterinarian offers invaluable advice on
competing with retail and online pharmacies by practicing better medicine. - In a video interview, Jenny Fisher, RVT, VTS, revealed what inspired her to pursue
veterinary oncology , plus shared why more technicians should consider this field. - From the clinical signs to the diagnostic and treatment approaches, learn the ins and outs of
feline conjunctivitis .
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Valli Parthasarathy, DVM, PhD, DACVB, breaks down the "3 Ms"—management, modification, and medication—for treating behavior problems in parrots, and explains why sparse species-level drug research makes the first 2 her starting point for these birds.
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A small, spotted cat from Bolivia's cloud forests, first kept as a pet by someone who thought it was a house cat, has been confirmed as a species new to science.
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