Poor air quality dangerous for pets, too
As hazy skies caused by Canadian wildfires continue compromise air quality in the eastern U.S., American Humane is reminding pet owners how they can keep four-legged family members safe.
June 2023
Study shows equine clients drastically underestimate lifetime costs
According to the Equine Lifetime of Care study, based on findings from 1,231 U.S. horse owners and nearly 30 equine veterinarians, horse owners nationwide deeply underestimate the lifetime of care costs for a horse, which ranges from nearly $300,000 to $924,000.
Galápagos: Diagnostics in the field
With a permit from the Galápagos National Park (PNG) and the support of the Galápagos Science Center (GSC), a small NC State College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM)/University of North Carolina (UNC) Chapel Hill-led team completed a two-day health assessment of 28 green turtles (Chelonia mydas) and a single hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata).
Rabies antibody testing keeps people, pets together
Keeping people and pets together while prioritizing public safety are the goals of a new offering at the University of Missouri (MU) College of Veterinary Medicine.
Vet tech owner of dog killed by Waco police supported via fundraising
A GoFundMe has been launched to assist the owners of a 10-year-old Labrador that died after being shot in their home by police dispatched to the wrong address
Free veterinary care program kicks off summer tour
Homeless and street pets in America’s most vulnerable communities will continue to have increased access to care, food, and supplies, thanks to ElleVet Sciences.
Behavior management starts at home
Companion animal behavior management is one of the most elusive issues in veterinary practice.
$6M gift supports accessible veterinary care in U.S.
The University of California, Davis (UC Davis) School of Veterinary Medicine has received a $6-million gift from PetSmart Charities to establish an endowed chair in accessible veterinary care.
Managing osteoarthritis with natural neuromodulation
You may have heard a lot lately about monoclonal antibodies (mABs) for osteoarthritis (OA) pain. These agents inhibit a nerve growth factor (NGF), a molecule located in the peripheral nervous system that can contribute to neurogenic inflammation.
Gut health key to better care, outcomes
The gut microbiome is a complex microbial community (archaea, bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and viruses) found in the gastrointestinal tract that is foundational to health, supporting—among other things—digestion, immunity, and the central nervous system.