Veterinary Allogeneic Platelet-Rich Plasma: Safety Overview
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has been studied in multiple species with varying use profiles.
AI aids in precision treatment for cancer
This year, approximately six million dogs will be diagnosed with cancer. Although the incidence of canine cancer is nearly three times higher than human cancer, veterinarians have far fewer tools at their disposal to effectively treat their patients.
Canine seizure med OKed by FDA
Phenobarbital tablets (Fidoquel-CA1, Genus Lifesciences, Inc.) have been grated conditional approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the control of seizures in dogs with idiopathic epilepsy.
How best to survive a license complaint
Although a license complaint from their state’s veterinary board is among the few things every veterinarian fears more than almost any other professional calamity, it is rare for veterinarians to lose licensure as a result of a complaint.
Genomics is too important to ignore
Genomics is simply the study of DNA’s effects on and interactions with all the other systems within a biological organism. What makes this field especially exciting right now is the sheer number of breakthroughs and practical applications making their way into human medical practice—and slowly but surely into veterinary practices.
Feline pet insurance brand finds buyer
Independence Pet Group (IPG) has expanded its offerings by way of the acquisition of feline-focused pet insurance brand Felix.
Five techniques to utilize regional anesthesia
Analgesia is a critical component of veterinary medicine, and its use is essential to providing high-quality medical care for animals. In addition to making a pre-anesthetic plan, regional anesthesia/analgesia is an important part of balanced anesthesia in veterinary medicine. Regional analgesia involves using local anesthetics to block specific nerve pathways in a specific area of the body.
Dog food pulled due to Salmonella
Retailers and dog owners across the U.S. are being asked to dispose of one specific lot of dog food due to Salmonella contamination.
A guide on treating canine urinary obstruction
Urinary obstruction in our canine patients is not as common as their feline counterparts, but is still considered a life-threatening emergency and should be treated with urgency.
Nixing ‘compounded’ medication problems
With the growth of 503B-manufactured veterinary drugs, there has been an increase in the number of compounded medications available in a range of “standard” dosage offerings appropriate for animal use.