Mentorship offering aims to strengthen profession
Ensuring the success, satisfaction, and well-being of new veterinarians is the goal of a mentorship program, launched jointly by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and MentorVet.
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‘PBGV’ named top dog at Westminster
A petit basset griffon Vendéen (PBGV) named Buddy Holly has become the first of his breed to take “Best in Show’” at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.
How to do your part with One Health
Practicing a collaborative approach can best ensure human public health, wildlife conservation, domestic animal health and welfare, and environmental resilience.
Canine OA injectable gets green light
Dogs afflicted with osteoarthritis (OA) pain can soon benefit from a novel treatment.
Battling heartworm starts with client education
One of the most insidious parasitic infections in dogs is heartworm. If unchecked, the parasite, Dirofilaria immitis, wreaks havoc in the dog’s heart, lungs, and arteries, often resulting in death.
Creating a ‘Go Bag’ in Case of Emergency
We never know when Mother Nature might strike, even in areas not “known” for fires, floods, etc. That’s why we created this “Go Bag” infographics for you to use freely in your clinics for your clients. It tells them what they should pack —from food and toys to current medical records—in case of emergency.
Challenges of stomatitis treatment
Stomatitis is one of the most difficult conditions to treat among dogs and cats, often resulting in the removal of most of—if not all—the patient’s teeth.
Tool tips for efficient dentistry
Dental procedures and oral surgery can be extra challenging, especially when extracting tiny teeth or tooth roots, such as in feline patients. Proper selection and organization of equipment, instruments, lighting source, magnification, suction, as well as sufficient training in using them could solve many common issues in veterinary dentistry.
Lyme disease likely at higher risk this year, CAPC says
Lyme disease is expected to pose higher-than-average risk this year, the Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC) reports.
62,500-sf facility bolsters animal health co.’s distribution
Animal heath technology and services company Covetrus has opened a new distribution center in Ocala, Fla.