August 2024 - Page 3 of 5 - Second Chance Veterinary Care

Thank You to Spurrier Group for Rescue Training Donation

Thanks to a generous donation from Spurrier Group, American Humane recently held two Basic Animal Emergency Services trainings to prepare volunteers for upcoming Rescue Team deployments. Spurrier Group is a women-owned performance media marketing agency that has worked with regional, national, and global organizations to launch marketing campaigns for over 25 years. One training was […]

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Triaging the Sick Neonatal Foal

Uncategorized / By Anderson Lopez, Elizabeth

In this session: So, your client’s mare delivered a live, apparently healthy foal several days ago and now he/she is deteriorating? This discussion focuses on the most common causes of illness in foals in the first few days of life, including sepsis, diarrhea, and more. Emily Barrell, DVM, MSc, DACVIM-LAIM, reviews risk factors, pathophysiology, diagnostics, and treatment for these conditions, focusing on key takeaways, including when to refer and what to do before sending the pair on their way to the hospital. Prompt intervention can greatly impact survival in critically ill foals, and this discussion will leave you feeling prepared to identify and triage the most likely causes of disease in equine neonates.

Navigating the CDC updated guidelines for dog importation to the U.S.

Uncategorized / By Castillo, Therese

The new CDC guidelines for bringing dogs into the U.S. reflect a continued commitment to safeguarding public health and preventing the spread of diseases.

Wildlife in Eastern U.S. target of USDA rabies vaccine rollout

Uncategorized / By Castillo, Therese

The annual distribution of an oral rabies vaccine (ORV) bait in select areas in the eastern U.S. is aimed at preventing the spread of the disease among raccoons

Addressing risks and finding solutions to malocclusions in dogs and cats

Uncategorized / By Castillo, Therese

Just like humans, pets can develop malocclusions that require treatment if the malocclusion is causing discomfort. Early evaluation of the teeth and jaws allows for early detection of malocclusions and developmental abnormalities.

Pet-friendliness of U.S. cities ranked in recent study

Uncategorized / By Castillo, Therese

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.

AI and machine learning offered to veterinary graduates in new incentive program

Uncategorized / By Castillo, Therese

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

Uncategorized / By Anderson Lopez, Elizabeth

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!

Uncategorized / By Anderson Lopez, Elizabeth

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

Uncategorized / By Castillo, Therese

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.