Medical
Government agencies begin relief efforts for animals affected by Hurricane Harvey
Texas veterinary board, animal health commission, USDA and more begin outreach in areas inundated with water in the storm's wake.
Data: Most common conditions with canine obesity
This year's Banfield Pet Hospital State of Pet Health Report highlighted the growing problem of pet obesity. Nestled in the numbers were a few diseases Banfield saw were the most common obesity comorbidities among canines.
BluePearl-Louisville opens mobile medical unit for treating canine influenza
10 confirmed cases of the highly contagious H3N2 virus and four deaths were reported during the first month of operation.
A radical guide to diagnostic dental radiographs
How to take better dental radiographs and explain to clients the importance of the dental preventive care, diagnostics and treatments you and your fantastic veterinary team provide every day.
Cannabidiol: A new option for pets in pain?
More research on effectiveness is needed, but unless adverse events are reported, its a treatment worth keeping in mind for your veterinary patients.
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Whats new in canine lymphoma
Everyday helpful information, whether you treat or refer your canine lymphoma cases.
UC Davis veterinarians remove heartworm from cat's femoral artery
The cat, which had history of heartworm disease, presented with rear leg lameness.
Fight microscopic monstersToxoplasma and Neospora species
These minuscule beasties can wreak havoc across animal species (and your veterinary clients, too). Here are tips to stop 'em.
Tick-borne Powassan virus on the rise in humans
Powassan doesn't affect pets (at least that we know of yet), but the rest of us need to remain vigilant about ticks for our own sake, says CVC educator Dr. Richard Gerhold.
Canine influenza strikes the Southeast: Another outbreak?
Veterinarians and pet owners should monitor patients for signs of respiratory disease, isolate affected animals at least 21 days.
Veterinary neurology alert: Bromethalin toxicosis on the rise in pets
EPA shift away from anticoagulant rodenticides means increased exposure to neurotoxin with no known antidote.
Whisker fatigue: Did pet bowl companies invent a feline malady?
The New York Times says whisker fatigue is plaguing cats. The solution? A $40 feeding dish.
UC Davis veterinary technician creates equine CT table
No crane needed here; this team looked instead to an innovative carbon fiber design.
Research veterinarian files lawsuit against University of Texas facility
Dr. Brian Gordon says he was wrongfully terminated after speaking out against cruelty to research animals.
FDA warns about risk of possible accidental overdose of dogs treated with Sileo
The drug, manufactured by Zoetis, is used to treat cases of noise aversion.
Whimsical beauty: Bringing animals to life through mixed-media
Mixing paint, paper and fabric, Ande Hall highlights what makes animals special.
Animal welfare groups criticize AVMA depopulation guidelines as inhumane
Proposed guidelines apply to large-scale culling of farm animals for disease control purposes.
Photo gallery: An exclusive peek at the animals of the National Geographic Photo Ark
Your chance to lay eyes on just a few of the many faces you can meet as part of this project to pictorially capture all animals in captivity.
Registration open for annual eye exam event for service dogs
ACVO and Stokes Pharmacy preparing for 10th annual screening to take place in May.
Letter to dvm360: A hole in the universe with Dr. Carl Osborne gone
King of the kidney helped shaped the veterinary profession.
FDA issues warning about thyroid hormones in pet food and treats
The hormones, which come from items made with livestock gullets, can cause hyperthyroidism in veterinary patients.
Journal Scan: New insights on treating hypertension in cats
A recent study suggests that cats presenting with higher blood pressure when diagnosed with hypertension could benefit from greater doses of amlodipine.
Technicians and cystocentesis: A closer look at veterinary supervision
Highly trained and experienced team members with the proper credentials can handle delicate procedures as well as-or better than-their bosses. So why do veterinarians have to be involved at all?
Heartworm Q&A: What do I need to know about heat-treating samples?
Dr. Byron Blagburn lays out the basics for practicing veterinariansif you suspect heartworm infection but get a negative antigen result, consider heat-treating the sample.
Tick-borne disease in cats: Two to watch for
Vigilance is necessary for your feline as well as canine patients if you live in a tick-endemic areacytauxzoonosis and anaplasmosis can both affect cats.
Bumper crop of acorns in 2015 could increase canine Lyme risk in 2017
Exploring the connections between white-footed mice, black-legged ticks and four-footed friends.
Spring: A season of beauty and bloodsuckers
On the veterinary calendar we mark the changing of seasons in some very special ways.
U.S. pets getting fatter, according to pet obesity research report
Pet owners disagree with veterinarians on nutritional issues
FDA approves generic melarsomine product for heartworm treatment
Zoetis releases Diroban (melarsomine dihydrochloride) injection amid long-term shortage issues.