Outpatient treatment may be viable for lily toxicity in cats, study reveals
While inpatient cats had a 100 percent survival rate, many cats treated as outpatients still had positive outcomes with 87.5 percent survival rate.
October 2024
Coming When Called: Our Rescue Team’s Work in Florida Following Hurricane Milton
Recently, Hurricane Milton unleashed catastrophic winds and flooding across the Gulf Coast of Florida. In response to this urgent situation, the American Humane Rescue Team received a call for assistance from Hillsborough County Animal Services in Tampa and mobilized to assist local authorities in rescuing animals affected by this disaster. Our team first set off […]
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November pet- and vet-related calendar
Along with cornucopias and pumpkin pies, November also highlights animal shelters, senior pets, and cancer and diabetes awareness. Consider doing a cross promotion for referrals at a local shelter or recognizing veterinarians and staff who have served our country, along with your clients.
Time to look at rabies with a One Health lens
World Rabies Day started in 2007 to raise awareness of the condition and educate people on ways to protect their pets and themselves. Globally, the public health community hopes to eliminate canine rabies-induced deaths in people by 2030. Practicing clinical veterinarians remain a crucial player in preventing rabies with a One Health approach.
Time to look at rabies with a One Health lens
World Rabies Day started in 2007 to raise awareness of the condition and educate people on ways to protect their pets and themselves. Globally, the public health community hopes to eliminate canine rabies-induced deaths in people by 2030. Practicing clinical veterinarians remain a crucial player in preventing rabies with a One Health approach.
New NC State DVM program aims to guide undergrads toward a career in equine care
Launching this fall, the Equine Scholars Program invites qualified undergraduate students with a demonstrated interest in horse health to join NC State’s DVM program from partner universities statewide.
10 tips for compassionate communication during client-patient final goodbyes
Half of what veterinary teams care for is on the other end of the leash—people. Learn ways to support and comfort clients at the time of euthanasia appointments.
The latest hubbub in cardiology
Classically and more recently, we have amassed a decent pharmaceutical armory to address the various types of heart disease seen in our veterinary patients.
Pet care community urged to assist in relief efforts after Hurricanes Helene, Milton
A nonprofit organization connects pet companies, industry groups, and shelters to help provide critical supplies to aid communities impacted by natural disasters.
Industry partnership bolsters well-being and professional growth of veterinary technicians
The collaboration will provide 300 fully funded scholarships for MentorVet Tech, an evidence-based mentorship and professional development program for veterinary technicians.