Sneak peek: New injectable therapy could offer relief to BOAS dogs

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Throughout the week, be sure to check back in on dvm360.com for these updates.

• Scientists in Australian have shared that they have developed an injectable therapy to help clear blocked airways in flat-faced dogs. Through Snoretox and RMIT University, the therapy has shorn early success after a collaboration tested the therapy on bulldogs with brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome.
• Best Friends Animal Society and the ASPCA announced last week that they have entered a $14 million joint initiative to support transformational improvements to the LA Animal Services.
• On this week’s episode of The Vet Blast Podcast presented by dvm360, our host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, welcomes Kathrynn Primm, DVM, CVPM, to the show to chat about how veterinary professionals are handling, treating, and managing feline patients today compared to 5,10, and maybe even 15 years ago.
• Andy, a golden retriever/poodle mix puppy, was playing very cautiously with other dogs, raising concerns for his parents. However, after a mishap playing one day left him whimpering, his owners brought Andy to the veterinarian where they diagnosed with him hip dysplasia, but his condition continued to worsen.
• Researchers at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln developed a vaccine approach that is currently showing promise for protecting against highly pathogenic bird flu after demonstrating strong efficacy in cattle and mice.
• And more!