Preventive care, compassion at the core of AVMA show pop-up
A nonprofit organization that started in 2015, The Street Dog Coalition provides free veterinary care and related services to pet parents/owners facing, or at risk of homelessness.
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Dog from Oregon named the ‘World’s Ugliest Dog’
The eight-year-old Pekingese, Wild Thang, takes home the top prize after five years as a contestant at the annual ‘ugliest dog’ event
How can the FTC ruling on noncompetes impact vet med?
The noncompetes ruling aims to enhance worker mobility, promote fair competition, and spur innovation, but its impact on the veterinary industry warrants a closer examination.
The Lighter Side: “Learning never stops”
This is a monthly cartoon feature that highlights the humorous and light-hearted perspectives in the world of animals and veterinary care.
FDA to host annual educational conferences on Animal Drug User Fee
The inaugural event on July 17 will cater to stakeholders interested in learning about the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)’s new animal drug approval process.
CDC issues warning of multistate Salmonella outbreak linked to bearded dragons
While no fatalities have occurred, the CDC has received 15 reports of Salmonella illnesses linked to the reptilian pet, with four people being hospitalized
Three-foot kidney worms discovered in dog during a routine surgery in South Carolina
Dioctophyme renale, also known as the giant kidney worm, is reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to be commonly seen in mustelids (particularly minks), and rarely in other mammals, including humans
Oral medication to treat FIP now available in the U.S.
The compounded medication, GS-441524, is now available in a quad-scored, 50-mg tuna-flavored tablet and can be prescribed to manage feline infectious peritonitis (FIP)
Importance of personalized decision-making in sterilization highlighted in study update
Researchers at the University of California (UC) Davis have added new information to their guidelines—a line of research that started in 2013—on neutering dog varieties based on breed and sex
Dog left inside a parked truck rescued, six others found dead in Las Vegas
A 911 call prompted officers of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) to check and rescue animals left locked in cars on a hospital parking lot