$45M additional funding bolsters development of canine longevity drug
The latest financing round brings the total funds raised for the first FDA-approved dog lifespan extension drug to $125M
Medical/Clinical
Smart animal health monitor bags $25k industry innovation prize
The Australia-based startup company offers an implanted biosensing microchip that continuously monitors the animal’s health and wirelessly transmits data to a smartphone
Essential medicines list for food-producing animals aims to improve access to veterinary medicines, biologicals
The essential veterinary medicines list (EVML) includes core vaccines and medications selected by expert working groups based on relevance, efficacy, and cost effectiveness
Texas dog recovers from a trio of autoimmune diseases
Lanie, an English silver Labrador retriever, was first diagnosed with juvenile cellulitis and hypertrophic osteodystrophy as a puppy, and later developed canine sterile steroid-responsive lymphadenitis
Periodontal instrumentation: How to properly scale and polish teeth
This month’s column features hand instrumentation and proper polishing that should occur after every dental scaling.
Flatworm that preys on dogs found in Southern California
The ‘dog-killing parasite’ (Heterobilharzia americana flatworm), previously only seen in Texas and other Gulf Coast states, was confirmed by experts to be present in a portion of the Colorado River.
Specialty and emergency veterinary care training focus of new military-civilian partnership
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
Practicing a spectrum of care
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.
Keep an eye out for ocular issues
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.
Animal behavior minor offered in Arkansas college
The program is reportedly the first in the state and will be offered to undergraduate students of the Lyon College starting fall 2024