Heartworm prevention nonadherence prevalent in the U.S., study finds
A Morris Animal Foundation-funded research reveals an ‘alarming’ gap in heartworm prevention in canines, citing less than 40 percent of dogs studied are on preventatives
October 2023
Are you still doing non-essential surgery?
Evidence shows declaws and other cosmetic procedures can have long-term and lifelong effects on patient well-being.
Bettering the emergency vet through disruption
Communication increases trust and promotes satisfaction among everyone in the practice. Emergency clinics need to listen and enact changes that shift the industry for the better.
Puppy survives parvo with a single-dose treatment
PAWS Chicago administers the Canine Parvovirus Monoclonal Antibody (CPMA) to a three-month-old puppy that was set to be euthanized at the city pound.
Navigating the Muddy Waters of Pharmacy: Improving Outcomes and Reducing Errors
In this session: Kate Boatwright, VMD, and Lauren Forsythe, PharmD, DICVP, address the growing need for veterinarians to partner with community pharmacists to maximize patient health and client satisfaction. Both professions want the best possible outcome for patients while fulfilling their legal and ethical professional duties. Because community pharmacists are not trained in veterinary pharmacology as part of their core education, problems can arise when there are large differences in dosage or side effects of the same drug in animals and humans. Join a practicing private practice veterinarian and licensed pharmacist as we discuss the current state of pharmacy issues.
No trick — we love to treat our members!
VPN Plus+ member and contributor Rhonda Bell shared what she received in the 2023 Vet Box, which VPN Plus+ annual subscribers received at the end of the summer. Take a look inside at the box of treats — no costume required!
5 Questions With… Rena Carlson, DVM, president of AVMA
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) president shares more about her leadership style, the changing landscape of the veterinary industry, and the association’s current key areas of focus.
Vet care program distributes 13 tons of cat food in Iowa
Alley Cat Allies, in partnership with Animal Rescue League of Iowa, will give away tons of cat food at no cost to caregivers in Des Moines under its ongoing Keeping Families Together program
6 policies for healthy client relationships
Policies let clients know how to interact with your team. Take helpful steps for healthy, long-term client relationships.
FDA-approved feline diabetes oral liquid med distributes in the U.S.
Senvelgo, Boehringer Ingelheim’s oral solution for diabetic cats, eliminates the need for twice-daily needle injection and complex monitoring