Like most medical cases, a systematic approach to diagnosis and treatment is the best place to start. You do not need to know details of prognosis and survival times of every type of cancer to come up with a good diagnostic plan and starting point with your clients.
In this session, Kate Boatright, VMD, provides general practitioners with a real-world, step-by-step approach to assessing and stabilizing small animal emergency cases. It also addresses considerations for patient transfer to an emergency/specialty hospital, as well as communication tips with emergency clinicians.
A “pocket-sized” Chihuahua named Pearl has achieved the Guinness World Record for world’s shortest living dog.
To investigate the association between ‘pulse’ ingredients typically used in grain-free dog foods (i.e. lentils, beans, peas) and instances of canine dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), U of G researchers conducted a randomized, controlled trial of 28 Siberian huskies.
Skin, dental, and stomach ailments are among last year’s most commonly claimed pet medical conditions, Nationwide reports.
Veterinary Practice News recently caught up with “the Critter Fixers” for the Hill’s 2023 Annual End Pet Obesity Campaign, where Drs. Hodges and Ferguson shared more about their practice, what medical conditions they find common in the countryside, and their advice for practice owners and future veterinarians.
May Day? There are tons of pet-related May Days all month long! From National Specially-abled Pets Day and World Turtle Day, along with 31 days of National Service Dog Eye Examination Month and Foster Care Month.
Looking for social media post ideas or promotions for your clinic? What about recognizing some “foster fail” employees? There’s also Receptionists Day. There are many “out of the box” holidays to showcase!
Many studies have reported a consistent association between canines being gonadectomized and longer average lifespan—several months to two years longer in females, and none to over a year longer in males. However, the methodology of these studies should be carefully assessed before accepting that the association between being gonadectomized and lifespan reflects a causal relationship.
An influx of heartworm-positive dogs across the U.S. and a general lack of prevention compliance are the driving factors behind the uptick in heartworm cases.
This is according to the American Heartworm Society (AHS). The group has unveiled its 2022 Heartworm Incidence Map, drawn from data provided by thousands of veterinary practices and shelters across the U.S.
The numbers show the locales with highest heartworm incidence continue to be those in and …
Cats who find themselves constantly licking, chewing, and scratching their skin due to feline allergic dermatitis can now benefit from a newly approved medication.
