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Triumph Over Tragedy: Rescued Cats from Tennessee Hoarding Crisis Find Healing

Last year, American Humane responded to a dire situation in Tennessee, where 110 cats were enduring the devastating effects of a hoarding crisis. The initial rescue operation was fraught with challenges, as the rescue team had to wear full personal protective equipment (PPE) due to the hazardous levels of ammonia and an overwhelming amount of […]

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Was the canine respiratory illness in 2023 really a ‘mystery’?

Uncategorized / By Castillo, Therese

Generally, an outbreak of infectious disease would have an initial location and then would spread based on movement of the ill animals or contact with the initial source animals.

Every month is tick month: Making the case for year-round, broad-spectrum tick control

Uncategorized / By Castillo, Therese

Although the species, stages, and number of questing ticks vary throughout the year, these ectoparasites are always active in most populated areas of North America, creating an ongoing risk of pet infestation and infection. Consistent year-round tick prevention is the best way to combat the growing risk.

Homeless animal crisis in Houston tackled at ‘The State of Animal Welfare Address’

Animal Welfare / By Castillo, Therese

During the Houston PetSet-hosted event, Mayor John Whitmire shared the administration’s plan to make the City of Houston a leader in the animal welfare community

Homeless animal crisis in Houston tackled at ‘The State of Animal Welfare Address’

Animal Welfare / By Castillo, Therese

During the Houston PetSet-hosted event, Mayor John Whitmire shared the administration’s plan to make the City of Houston a leader in the animal welfare community

Are you prescribing aconite (Monkshood, Wolf’s Bane, Queen of Poisons)?

Uncategorized / By Castillo, Therese

In the Chemistry World article titled, “The dead of aconite,”4 we learn that aconitine, an aconite alkaloid, is 100 times more lethal than strychnine.

‘We’re old dogs, but we’re learning new tricks,’ say Critter Fixers at WVC

Uncategorized / By Castillo, Therese

The reality show duo talks about the challenges in rural pet care, the evolving landscape of veterinary medicine, and representation in the industry.

‘We’re old dogs, but we’re learning new tricks,’ say Critter Fixers at WVC

Uncategorized / By Castillo, Therese

The reality show duo talks about the challenges in rural pet care, the evolving landscape of veterinary medicine, and representation in the industry.

‘We’re old dogs, but we’re learning new tricks,’ say Critter Fixers at WVC

Uncategorized / By Castillo, Therese

The reality show duo talks about the challenges in rural pet care, the evolving landscape of veterinary medicine, and representation in the industry.

Assorted findings from this year’s veterinary conference season

Uncategorized / By Anderson Lopez, Elizabeth

To glean a proper appreciation of an industry’s dynamics via veterinary conferences I like to take a three-pronged approach: 1) Concentrate on the periphery of the exhibition hall. 2) Interview random veterinarians and do not skip the small talk with veterinary technicians and vet students. 3) Attend panel discussions on cultural issues or practice management.