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Synthetic Cadavers for Surgical Training
Maintaining the ethics of animal care while meeting the educational needs of students is becoming easier with new technologies and practices.
$2.4M in Grants Aim to Address Rural Veterinarian Shortage
Funds from the 14 grants will be used to support rural veterinary services and relieve shortages of veterinarians.
Experts Predict a Very Happy Holiday for Fido and Fluffy
How much will we spend on our furry friends this holiday season?
Letter to dvm360: Hip replacement in cats is not new news
One reader says hip replacement surgery in cats dates back over a decade.
Just Ask the Expert: The patient is receiving preventives, but still picked up worms?
Veterinary parasitologist Richard Gerhold sets the record straight about monthly preventive medications and the possibility of pets still picking up parasites.
Vaccine Holds Key to Canine Leishmaniasis Treatment
University of Iowa researchers have discovered that a vaccine intended to prevent canine leishmaniasis can also be used to treat the parasitic disease.
Hospital design? They wrote the book on it!
A new book from AAHA Press highlights the design of some of the nations most important buildings. (Hint: We can all agree thats your veterinary hospitals, right?)
UC Davis veterinarians honored for saving K-9 officers life
When German shepherd Haakon suffered a ruptured bladder, the UC Davis veterinary team performed a lifesaving surgery.
Proposed FDA study will allow adoption, not euthanasia, of research dogs
Parasiticide research aims to validate alternatives to use of animal subjects in some bioequivalence trials.
Bayer announces plans to exit animal health industry
Company will focus on core businesses of pharmaceuticals, consumer health and crop science.
Additional Pet Foods Recalled for Excess Vitamin D Risk
The FDA announced today that pet food manufacturer ANF is voluntarily recalling bags of its Lamb and Rice Dry Dog Food due to potentially elevated vitamin D levels.
New 6-in-1 Parasite Preventive Approved for Cats
Revolution Plus offers broad-spectrum protection against 6 types of parasites, now including ticks.
Survey: Opioid shortages are harming veterinary patients
Industry study reports clinicians frustration with curtailed pain management options for surgery and treatment of severe injuries.
Firstline presents: Hot Clinical News
Hey, vet techs: Weve got all the hot clinical news right here for you to digest at your leisure.
AAFP Releases Consensus Statement on Feline Feeding
The recommendations are designed to encourage natural behaviors, reduce stress, and curb overeating in pet cats.
Metronidazole: Required Treatment for Hemorrhagic Diarrhea?
A recent study suggests that amoxicillin with clavulanic acid is just as effective as combination therapy with metronidazole.
State of the (vet tech) union
A movement to unionize veterinary technicians is gaining steam, but will they have enough leverage for real changes?
Veterinary Universities Opt for Synthetic Canine Cadavers
Students at Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine are the latest to hone their surgical skills without the need for cadavers or live animals.
New Line of CBD Products for Pets Now Available
Smart Hemp CBD products were inspired by the founder’s personal success using CBD products to treat the effects of Parkinson’s disease.
Veterinary Orthopedic Surgeon Regrows Dog's Leg Bone
A veterinary orthopedic surgeon used bone morphogenetic protein to regrow a dog’s leg bone after multiple failed surgeries.
How Body Position Affects Intraocular Pressure in Cats
Similar to humans and dogs, apparently healthy cats experience an increase in intraocular pressure when placed in dorsal recumbency.
dvm360 product report: New food and new product claim for itchy pets, plus a fluid calculator and more
Heres our regular rundown of new and notable veterinary products.
EIA Confirmed in Multiple Texas Counties
Equine infectious anemia has been reported in multiple counties throughout Texas this year.
Increasing Detection of Emerging Zoonotic Pathogens
Important components of global disease surveillance include rapid local response, timely communication, and organized infrastructure.
Slaughter-Free Meat Proteins: The Future of Pet Food?
A new pet food company believes that one animal doesn’t need to be harmed to feed another.
New FDA Plan Focuses on Plant and Animal Biotechnology
The plan’s key components are intended to ensure the safety of plant and animal biotechnology products. A December 3 informational webinar is planned.
Petco and Express Scripts announce online pharmacy alliance
New partnership promises dog and cat owners access to their pets prescription medications from their homes.
The Veterinarian's Role in Beekeeping
In this billion-dollar industry, veterinarians are a major asset in maintaining the health of bee colonies.
99 Lives Cat Genome Sequencing Initiative
In the world of genetics, cats have historically been left behind. The University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine is helping them claw their way to the top.