Managing chronic diarrhea with diet
Dogs with chronic enteropathy require a nutritional assessment and a nutrition plan. The challenge to the veterinary team is identifying a dietary approach best for the individual patient.
Three-foot kidney worms discovered in dog during a routine surgery in South Carolina
Dioctophyme renale, also known as the giant kidney worm, is reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to be commonly seen in mustelids (particularly minks), and rarely in other mammals, including humans
Oral medication to treat FIP now available in the U.S.
The compounded medication, GS-441524, is now available in a quad-scored, 50-mg tuna-flavored tablet and can be prescribed to manage feline infectious peritonitis (FIP)
Importance of personalized decision-making in sterilization highlighted in study update
Researchers at the University of California (UC) Davis have added new information to their guidelines—a line of research that started in 2013—on neutering dog varieties based on breed and sex
Looking beyond promotional claims
Acting uncritically on promotional claims and other information supplied by the marketing company may lead to inadequate or misinformed prescribing decisions.
Dog left inside a parked truck rescued, six others found dead in Las Vegas
A 911 call prompted officers of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) to check and rescue animals left locked in cars on a hospital parking lot
Industry partnership aims to drive the future of animal health and pet care
Central to the partnership is the launch of an annual global conference in April 2025 to foster collaboration and innovation among industry leaders, investors, and inventors
Breaking the habit of chewing sticks
Dogs and sticks are a natural combination: they go together like milk and cookies. However, sticks can be sharp, and even those that do not start off as sharp can become sharp when gnawed, and can pose heath risks to pets.
Top things to expect out of your employer as a veterinary nurse
The right workplace can make the difference between loving your career or hating it. To gain a clear idea about what you should expect from your employer, you need a clear view of your role.
Noise from stainless steel kennels ‘detrimental’ to patient health, survey shows
Almost 90 percent of surveyed veterinary professionals indicated witnessing patient anxiety as a result of being kenneled in stainless steel housing