Preventive care, compassion at the core of AVMA show pop-up
A nonprofit organization that started in 2015, The Street Dog Coalition provides free veterinary care and related services to pet parents/owners facing, or at risk of homelessness.
Dog from Oregon named the ‘World’s Ugliest Dog’
The eight-year-old Pekingese, Wild Thang, takes home the top prize after five years as a contestant at the annual ‘ugliest dog’ event
How can the FTC ruling on noncompetes impact vet med?
The noncompetes ruling aims to enhance worker mobility, promote fair competition, and spur innovation, but its impact on the veterinary industry warrants a closer examination.
Handling common client complaints creatively
“Perhaps you have acquired your own methods for handling all of the above, but the guiding principles should remain the same: Ignore obnoxious client behavior.”
Chiropractors’ impact on vets and pets
Once chiropractors gain direct access to patients, does the need for a veterinarian to diagnose suddenly disappear?
The Lighter Side: “Learning never stops”
This is a monthly cartoon feature that highlights the humorous and light-hearted perspectives in the world of animals and veterinary care.
Senior pet care: Underscoring the value of preventive laboratory work in aging pets
Laboratory data from times of health help establish individual patient reference intervals for more sensitive detection of occult disease in our senior patients, some of which may have One Health importance, (e.g. roundworms and zoonotic risks).
FDA to host annual educational conferences on Animal Drug User Fee
The inaugural event on July 17 will cater to stakeholders interested in learning about the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)’s new animal drug approval process.
CDC issues warning of multistate Salmonella outbreak linked to bearded dragons
While no fatalities have occurred, the CDC has received 15 reports of Salmonella illnesses linked to the reptilian pet, with four people being hospitalized
Ditch the itch: A multimodal approach to managing canine atopic dermatitis
It is important to determine the right combination of therapies for each individual dog that will provide a safe, effective, and affordable management strategy the owner can execute.