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|Articles|February 1, 2021
This week on dvm360: The changing face of cancer care, plus more veterinary news
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A sneak peek at this week’s headlines.
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This week, we will post a robust mix of engaging news content including:
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- An informative article detailing PetSmart Charities®' pledge to commit $10 million to combat pet food insecurity across the United States.
- An article about the winner of the 2021 Feather in Her Cap Award.
- A brand-new podcast episode: One veterinary oncologist will explain how and why immunotherapy is changing the face of cancer treatment.
- And much more!
Stay tuned on dvm360.com for our most recent coverage of the veterinary industry.
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After more than 2 decades in clinical practice, a veterinary technician specialist shares how her hands-on experience with oncology studies led to a remote career monitoring veterinary clinical trials.
Company representatives spoke with dvm360 about a once-weekly treatment for cats with subclinical heart disease, a compact activated carbon product designed to reduce the mess of toxin treatment, and an endoscopy system built for procedures in the field.
In a new national survey, most pet owners reported holding steady or increasing what they spend on their pets. Only 7% of consumers said they would trim pet health spending if money got tight.
The detection, found through routine milk testing, brings the number of states with infected dairy herds to 21 and follows Washington's first cases in October.
A diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine shares how board certification bridged the gap between epidemiology theory and real-world practice.
Federal officials say about 800 of the animals were kept in a building hidden from inspectors for years. Veterinary exams after the rescue revealed a range of ailments.
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