Feline Heartworm Guidelines updated by the AHS
Routine heartworm screening is now recommended for cats, according to the recent guideline updates announced by the American Heartworm Society (AHS) in managing the disease.
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Industry partnership offers ACVIM residents free educational resources
This new collaboration marks the first-ever American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM)-endorsed education initiative tailored to help residents succeed in their chosen specialty.
More than $1.19M in charity funds support underserved pets
Recent fundraising events aim to provide life-saving care to underserved pets, including those injured and abandoned in recent hurricanes in the Southeast.
Dog on death row saved by veterans law clinic
A dog behavior expert testified at trial that Rodgers, the Great Dane, was not a dangerous dog and that the incidental bite was defensive.
CID medication for dogs gets FDA renewal
Canalevia-CA1 (crofelemer delayed-release tablets) can be given orally twice a day and is used for home treatment of dogs suffering from chemotherapy-induced diarrhea (CID).
Cost of specialty and emergency vet care ‘extreme’ concern among pet parents, research finds
Seventy-two percent of pet parents responded they are as ‘extremely’ concerned about the financial implications of their pet’s specialty care as they are with the potential outcome.
Feline herpesvirus drug speeds up recovery of kittens with upper respiratory disease, study shows
The results of the research also indicate famciclovir, an antiviral medication used to treat feline herpes, may reduce corneal disease in infected patients.
Feline herpesvirus drug speeds up recovery of kittens with upper respiratory disease, study shows
The results of the research also indicate famciclovir, an antiviral medication used to treat feline herpes, may reduce corneal disease in infected patients.
Canine epilepsy focus of recent research funding
In light of National Epilepsy Awareness Month, the AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF) has supported new studies highlighting the importance of canine epilepsy research.
The Lighter Side: ‘Snip, Snip, Meow!’
“The Lighter Side” is a monthly cartoon feature by Greg Bishop, DVM, that highlights the humorous and light-hearted perspectives in the world of animals and veterinary care. Visit sasquatchpaw.com for more of Dr. Bishop’s work.