Pet-friendliness of U.S. cities ranked in recent study
Veterinary care costs and accessibility, park availability, and walkability score among metrics used by researchers to compare and rank the pet-friendliness of 100 largest cities in the country.
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AI and machine learning offered to veterinary graduates in new incentive program
New veterinarians can have free access to a veterinary AI technology that assesses companion animal radiographs in real time.
Tips to diagnose and treat feline meningiomas
Feline meningiomas are slow-growing tumors originating from the arachnoid layer of the meninges that surround the brain and cause compression and subsequent dysfunction of the surrounding brain tissue. There are several other differential diagnoses to consider when presented with a cat suspected to have a meningioma. There are a variety of treatment options available for feline meningiomas.
September pet-related holidays!
September signals a change in seasons and back to school, but it also recognizes various animals, such as dogs, iguanas, rabbits, and even gorillas! It also has some serious themes to be aware of, as well, in the industry. Looking for social media post ideas or promotions for your clinic? Here are some more “out of the box” holidays to showcase!
‘Animal enrichment’ course offered in Arkansas college
The undergraduate program, which combines lectures and hands-on activities, is designed to teach students how to study, create, troubleshoot, and implement ‘enrichment’ for various animal species.
Memorial garden by a Texas animal clinic aims to help clients grieve the loss of a pet
The Rainbow Bridge Memorial Garden welcomes Dallas-Fort Worth pet parents to bring collars, name tags, or other mementos to honor pets that have passed .
Guttural Pouch Disease in the Equine Patient
Shana Filipek, CVT, VTS (EVN) guides participants on the anatomy and function of the guttural pouches, giving them a deeper understanding of their role in equine physiology. From there, she delves into the various types of guttural pouch diseases, including examining their etiology, clinical presentations, and treatment options.
$1M donation supports small animal clinical nutrition professorship at K-State
The funding, spread over five years, will support a faculty appointment for critical small animal nutrition courses and innovative research at the Kansas State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine.
Understanding macro trends in vet med focus of upcoming educational program
A 10-week “mini executive MBA program” targeted to clinical leaders as well as corporate-level personnel aims to offer a better understanding of macro trends in the veterinary industry.
Warn pet owners about the risks of public water bowls, advises veterinarian
Stagnant water in communal drinking stations may transmit diseases, such as kennel cough, canine papilloma, and leptospirosis, says Dr. Lori M. Teller of the Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.