Pet owners believe in-person care is ‘best,’ survey shows
The American Veterinary Medical Association’s (AVMA) 2023 Pet Owner Attitude Survey finds demand for veterinary care is ‘normalizing’ and returning to ‘pre-pandemic levels’
Tips gleaned from decades of being a veterinarian
“Treat pets like its parent is right there looking over your shoulder.”
Humane society reps in Tulsa accused of unlawful euthanasia of shelter dogs
Witnesses report animal cruelty, tell investigators about seeing ‘alive dogs’ being put in plastic bags
Cannabinoids: It’s all about the pet
The use of cannabinoids in veterinary medicine is growing. What is less clear is the treatment across veterinary species, and the first necessary step into the use of cannabidiol (CBD) and cannabidiolic acid (CBDA) is to assess the pharmacokinetics in the species of intent.
More than $1.2M donation aids in caring for underserved pets
The Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) team members came together to raise the funding through the VEG Cares Program
Dog walking challenge supports shelter animals
Boehringer Ingelheim, WoofTrax team up for the fourth run of Step Up for Shelter Challenge to help animal shelters in the U.S.
$1M-funding launches new NAVC award program
The North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) has launched NAVC Gives to support veterinary professionals and animals worldwide.
Keeping the ‘bugs’ in balance: GI microbiome health matters
Given the microbiota in the gut help support overall health, maintaining a balance between beneficial and potentially pathogenic bacteria is important.
Team training essential to maximizing laboratory equipment purchases
It is good to start by identifying what areas in your practice can benefit from a new equipment. Once you have done so, there are different ways you and your staff can learn more information about it.
How does patient age impact surgery and eventual recovery?
Older veterinary patients may present with significant comorbidities seen less commonly in younger patients. Much like in human medicine, the age of an animal patient can have an important influence on the treatment plans.