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Dental extractions: Leave 'em, take 'em , hold 'em or fold 'em?
When is dental extraction the treatment of choice? Find out in this first installment of a multipart series on what to do to when faced with dental pathology.
FDA veterinary group addressing large-animal fluid shortage
Agency working with drug companies to import large-volume IV solution from other countries.
Chicago veterinary hospital releases canine influenza handout
Recent outbreak in the Midwest prompts need for dog owner awareness.
Canine influenza outbreak caused by Asian virus, scientists say
Veterinary researchers at Cornell dont know if current vaccine provides protection.
Canine infectious respiratory disease strikes Chicago
Canine influenza virus thought to be causative agent; owners encouraged to limit dogs exposure to other dogs.
MAF's Golden Retriever Lifetime Study completes enrollment with 3,000 dogs
Veterinary researchers to study 3,000 golden retrievers long term to learn about cancer, other diseases.
Sanitation: Whats really important and has the biggest impact (Proceedings)
In the world of human health, prevention of hospital-acquired disease is the subject of scores of articles, journals, and textbooks.
Paradigm shift in cat management in the Shelter and for the community (Proceedings)
For decades, animal shelters have formed the centerpiece of our societys response to unwanted, lost, abandoned and feral cats.
Managed intake and capacity for care: The tools for remarkable population management (parts 1 & 2) (Proceedings)
The Association of Shelter Veterinarians Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal Shelters admonish " Every sheltering organization has a maximum capacity for care, and the population in their care must not exceed that level."
Canine parovirus and feline panluekopenia: New ideas for prevention, risk assessment, and treatment (parts 1 & 2) (Proceedings)
Canine parvovirus (CPV) first made its unwelcome appearance in the late 1970s and since then has continued to evolve, with CPV 2a, 2b and 2c gradually replacing earlier strains.
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New veterinary pain management guidelines released
Canine, feline guidelines from AAHA, AAFP emphasize team members role in pain prevention, assessment and treatment.
Investigating early embryonic loss in mares
Discover which potential risk factors are the most likely culprits in your equine veterinary patients-and how to manage them.
Six tips for your veterinary clients with backyard chickens
These gentle birds are a great way to start with avian species.
UF veterinary, dental specialists implant metal prosthesis in cat's mouth
'Unadoptable' feline gets special attention for oral palate problem, finds new home.
American Heartworm Society opts to fund independent research
Veterinary parasitology organization identifies need for more answers, solicits research proposals.
Scorpion-derived 'tumor paint' helps canine veterinary patients at Washington State
Venom from 'deathstalker' scorpion credited with prolonging the lives of Whiskey, Hot Rod and Browning.
Chronic ulcerative paradental stomatitis: When 'kissing' isn't a good thing
This veterinary dental condition, also called kissing lesions, can be extremely painful in affected pets and requires immediate and dedicated care.
New UC Davis veterinary surgery saves puppy with liver defect
Interventional radiology technique helps form clots and close shunt vessel.
IDEXX test promises to detect kidney disease months or years earlier
SDMA will be offered as part of routine reference test at no additional charge.
Vetcetera: A personal perspective on leash aggression
Begin to conquer canine fear related aggression and help ease clients' minds with these resources.
Pet owners to veterinarians: Tell us about parasite risks
CAPC study reveals that 90 percent of pet owners want to be alerted to high incidence of parasites in their area.
Elanco brings Interceptor back to veterinary market
Heartworm product, part of Novartis acquisition, has been unavailable since 2011.
Monoclonal antibodies on the horizon in veterinary medicine
Biologic therapy to treat canine osteoarthritis currently undergoing field trials.
Flatulence in dogs: Annoyance or sign of GI illness?
Persistence in finding the cause and crafting a solution can help keep owners content and pets in their homes.
Colorado State University veterinarians explore stem-cell therapy for cats with severe kidney disease
New clinical trial seeks renal disease patients.
CVC speaker tip: Avoid this common pitfall in veterinary dermatology
Clinical observations and diagnostic testing have to go hand in hand, says Dr. Sheila Torres.
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Can hyper dogs become happy dogs?
Why and how to investigate your canine patients whose overactivity drives their owners up the walls.
Is your veterinary social media policy up to scratch?
What do you meme you dont have a social media policy? Heres help from the cats who rule the Internet.