The research used an electroencephalogram (EEG) scan, which revealed changes in brainwaves while performing various activities with a dog, including petting, grooming, and walking
The collaborative program, announced in honor of the K9 Veteran’s Day, aims to enhance the abilities of army veterinarians to treat military working dogs (MWDs) combat casualties
Looking for new ideas for clinic specials or social media posts? April has tons of options! Consider partnering with a local shelter or rescue for National Volunteer Week. Or run a microchipping promotion for National Pet ID Week. You can also do tie-ins related to National Heartworm Awareness Month or Hairball Awareness Day — and many others! Use this calendar to schedule photo contests, social medial posts, or just display it in your waiting room for clients to learn something fun.
Looking for new ideas for clinic specials or social media posts? April has tons of options! Consider partnering with a local shelter or rescue for National Volunteer Week. Or run a microchipping promotion for National Pet ID Week. You can also do tie-ins related to National Heartworm Awareness Month or Hairball Awareness Day — and many others! Use this calendar to schedule photo contests, social medial posts, or just display it in your waiting room for clients to learn something fun.
This approach ensures patients receive care that improves their quality of life, within the constraints of the pet family, while allowing veterinary teams to uphold their moral, ethical, ad legal obligations.
Conditions, such as ulcerative keratitis and “cherry eye,” are common in cats and dogs, and if you are in a general practice setting, there is a good chance one will walk into your exam room today.
The Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences’ (VMBS) Veterinary Emergency Team (VET) has created protocols for decontaminating dogs after disasters.
In the October issue of Veterinary Practice News, Michael Petty, DVM, addressed how local blocks can be used to prevent pain in spay and neuter procedures. You can read the full article here. He also shared three videos to demonstrate his technique. They, along with some related text from the article for each video, appear below.
The procedure: orchidectomy
In either a dog or cat, the method is the same. After an alcohol prep, the …
Adequate pain control can aid in faster healing times, less patient interference with the surgical site, and reduced chance of the development of a chronic pain syndrome.
This World Spay Day, Feb. 28, it is important to revisit and recognize the importance of spaying and communicate with our clients how this can help preserve the health and well-being of their pets
