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CVC resources from Oriana D. Scislowicz, BS, LVT
Check out these additional resources from CVC presentations.
Dangerous beauty: Oleander toxicosis in dogs, horses and more
A current case of intentional poisoning with this deadly plant sparks the question: Can you spot the signs and save the patient?
Senator introduces legislation to fight diseases such as Zika and Ebola
Al Franken of Minnesota aims to establish a coordinated One Health response to animal disease outbreaks.
Elanco enters agreement for rights to Aratanas Galliprant
The therapeutic is first in its class for canine pain control.
Enrollment open for feline arterial thromboembolism trial
The UGA study seeks to extend life expectancy in affected cats through novel anticoagulant therapy.
The frustrating and sordid history of the Great Flea War
Although the level of invasion is down drastically compared with the past, we've yet to conquer this tiny foe. Once more unto the breach, troops!
Surgery STAT: How to perform a standing enucleation in horses
Under the right circumstances, you can skip general anesthesia and remove a neoplastic, traumatized or severely infected eye right in the field.
FDA seeks to rescind swine drug approval due to human cancer concerns
Cancer risk may be associated with long-term consumption of pork products containing residue of the antibacterial and growth promoter carbadox.
Three cheers for new veterinary dermatology drugs
You just got new additions to your arsenal against atopy, demodicosis and bacterial skin infections.
Insulinoma in a senior pit bull: Medical perspective
Dr. Lauren Adelman provides the medical perspective on this challenging veterinary oncology case.
Insulinoma in a senior pit bull: Clinical pathology perspective
Dr. Lisa Viesselmann provides the clinical pathology perspective on this challenging veterinary oncology case.
Insulinoma in a senior pit bull: Surgery perspective
Dr. Christian Latimer provides the surgery perspective on this challenging veterinary oncology case.
Insulinoma in a senior pit bull: Radiology perspective
Dr. Federica Morandi provides the radiology perspective on this challenging veterinary oncology case.
Insulinoma in a senior pit bull: Anatomic pathology perspective
Dr. Lani Bower provides the anatomic pathology perspective on this challenging veterinary oncology case.
Insulinoma in a senior pit bull: Medical oncology perspective
Dr. Emily Manor provides the medical oncology perspective on this challenging veterinary oncology case.
Heartworm prevention: The questionable zero mosquito factor
Even areas with fewer mosquitos can be hotbeds of heartworm infection.
Canine flu now affecting cats too
The University of Wisconsin reports an outbreak of H3N2 in cats a midwestern shelter.
Everythings biggerand more efficientin Texas
What this emergency and specialty center lacks in space, it makes up for in efficiency and accessibility.
Heartworm prevention: "Oops, I missed a dose!"
It happens. It happens a lot. Here are your best practices when a lapse in heartworm preventive delivery occurs.
Aratana Therapeutics receives first FDA approval
Galliprant, a pain control medication, first in a new class of drugs.
Heartworm prevention: The reminder quagmire
Forgetting that monthly preventive-it's so easy to do, even for veterinarians and their own pets (you know you've forgotten a time or two!). Here's why and how to not let clients skip a dose again.
Annual survey finds swelling numbers of overweight pets
Results highlight the increasing weight of increasing weight as well as a lack of standard definition in the veterinary industry.
Cutting-edge approach solves the riddle of a sphynx's blocked ureter
The veterinary team at UC Davis implanted an artificial ureter-the first such procedure in a kitten.
Equine lameness: Subjective versus objective assessment
Veterinary researchers are weighing in on this question critical to optimal horse health and owners' pocketbooks.
Dechra to acquire Putney, maker of generic veterinary drugs, for $200 million
Sale, subject to regulatory approval, expected to close in April.
The ABCs of veterinary dentistry: A to C
The start of an alphabetic journey through the management of our veterinary patient's oral problems.
Research targets mosquito's role in heartworm disease
Study shows value in targeting vector to prevent transmission, infection; Vectra 3D manufacturer urges change in protocol.
5 drugs in my cat pain toolbox
It didnt pain us (were here all week, folks) to talk to physical rehabilitation expert Jane Huntingford, DVM, DACVMR, about what she uses to manage feline patients chronic pain.
New stem cell treatment zaps feline mouth pain, inspires human researchers
A clinical trial at UC Davis using fat-derived mesenchymal stem cells helped some cats with feline gingivostomatitis finally be pain-free.
How dangerous is that dog?
If you're faced with a patient that just had a bite incident and aren't sure what to do next, here's some guidance.