Pet cancer research campaign to match donations
Morris Animal Foundation’s annual pet cancer research campaign just received a funding boost, thanks to a dollar-for-dollar pledge from two industry players.
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80-year-old tortoise ‘oldest’ veterinary patient to undergo surgery
Tortie, an 80-year-old California desert tortoise, is back to his old self after undergoing surgery to remove a fist-size bladder stone, which was discovered during a wellness examination.
175 animals rescued from Tennessee breeding mill
Wilson County Sheriff’s Office and Animal Control and ARC seized dogs, chickens, cats, turkeys, and rabbits from Shop Springs property
Popsicle-stick sized pooch crowned shortest living dog
A “pocket-sized” Chihuahua named Pearl has achieved the Guinness World Record for world’s shortest living dog.
Health, well-being of PTSD support dogs focus of new study
The Morris Animal Foundation-funded research will explore how working with veterans with PTSD impacts service dogs’ overall health.
Lentils, beans not linked to canine heart problems, researchers say
To investigate the association between ‘pulse’ ingredients typically used in grain-free dog foods (i.e. lentils, beans, peas) and instances of canine dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), U of G researchers conducted a randomized, controlled trial of 28 Siberian huskies.
Dermatitis, otitis externa among top pet insurance claims
Skin, dental, and stomach ailments are among last year’s most commonly claimed pet medical conditions, Nationwide reports.
5 Questions With… Vernard Hodges, DVM, and Terrence Ferguson, DVM, stars of Critter Fixers: Country Vets
Veterinary Practice News recently caught up with “the Critter Fixers” for the Hill’s 2023 Annual End Pet Obesity Campaign, where Drs. Hodges and Ferguson shared more about their practice, what medical conditions they find common in the countryside, and their advice for practice owners and future veterinarians.
Southeast U.S. “hotbed” for heartworms, warns AHS
An influx of heartworm-positive dogs across the U.S. and a general lack of prevention compliance are the driving factors behind the uptick in heartworm cases.
This is according to the American Heartworm Society (AHS). The group has unveiled its 2022 Heartworm Incidence Map, drawn from data provided by thousands of veterinary practices and shelters across the U.S.
The numbers show the locales with highest heartworm incidence continue to be those in and …
Generic feline allergic dermatitis med OKed by FDA
Cats who find themselves constantly licking, chewing, and scratching their skin due to feline allergic dermatitis can now benefit from a newly approved medication.