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Canine Guinea Worm Infection Sparks Global Concern
Once believed to be on the verge of global eradication, Guinea worms have infected hundreds of dogs in Chad.
One Health Education: Where Are We Today?
Although the availability and offerings of One Health academic programs in the United States are growing, gaps remain. The One Health Action Collaborative analyzed current academic programs and made recommendations for improvement.
Hemp-seed Based Pet Products Receive NASC Quality Seal
True Hemp’s line of hemp-seed based pet chews, dental sticks, and supplement oils will now be adorned with a National Animal Supplement Council quality program seal.
Q&A: A vet tech with heart
Ed Durham, author of a new veterinary cardiology textbook for technicians, has a passion for his specialty, for education and for empowering his peers to do more.
Diagnosing, Treating Behavior Problems in Geriatric Pets
Painful diseases, sensory deficits, and cognitive issues often cause changes in behavior in elderly pets.
My Yukon Quest experience
While working on my board certification for sports medicine and rehabilitation, I had the amazing opportunity to work with sled dogs.
Can Permethrin-treated Clothing Prevent Tick Bites?
Permethrin is an ingredient in many parasite preventives for dogs and cats. But can clothing treated with this insecticide prevent tick bites in people?
The Effect of Fasting on GI Motility
Using 2-dimensional ultrasound, researchers observed the peristaltic rates in healthy dogs over a 24-hour fasting period.
Behavior-based Pain Measurement in Animals
A recent review highlights the challenges of using behavior to assess pain and health-related quality of life.
Study Shows No Credible Scientific Evidence Justifying Electronic Shock Collars
A new survey of pet owners in France describes the injurious effects of electronic collars and provides recommendations for future regulations.
Dog Survives Hemangiosarcoma Clinical Trial
Meet the first dog to complete a clinical trial aimed at treating hemangiosarcoma.
The Educated Client: Why Your Pet Needs Year-Round Protection
Contrary to what many pet owners believe, protecting dogs and cats from parasites requires a year-round commitment.
B-Lyme-y!
Data shows pets arent getting complete protection against fleas, ticks and Lyme disease.
HABRI Creates First Pet-Friendly Handbook for Senior Centers
Human-animal interaction can help promote healthy aging, which is one of the reasons behind a new handbook for senior centers across the nation.
A Way Without Words: Interpreting Canine Gestures
A new study is one of the first to record and analyze the referential communication abilities of dogs when interacting with people.
Survey Says More Education About Pet Toxins Needed
How knowledgeable is the general public with regard to pet toxins? According to a new study, pet owners think leather is more poisonous to their pets than a macadamia nut.
Service Dogs May Lower Stress Levels of Veterans With PTSD
Can service dogs help military veterans face their current battles with post-traumatic stress disorder?
Simply golden: A Golden Retriever Lifetime Study veterinary visit
Take a peek inside a veterinary visit as Truman the golden retriever visits his veterinarian to provide samples for the study, funded by Morris Animal Foundation.
The golden years
Heres a peek into the bond between the pet owners and veterinarians contributing to the Golden Retriever Lifetime Study, supported by Morris Animal Foundation.
Heart of gold: The families and veterinary teams of the Golden Retriever Lifetime Study
It's been six years since Morris Animal Foundation launched its groundbreaking prospective canine health study. Where are they now?
High-flying planes in your hospital
The overhead horizontal plane is showing up in dvm360 Hospital Design Competition entries. Will it land in your own practice design?
New Study Shows Surprising Food Preferences Among Cats, Dogs
Protein-heavy diets are typically considered the best choice for cats, but new research says otherwise.
New Virus in Capuchin Monkeys: Animal Model for Chronic HBV?
The discovery of a new hepatitis B virus in capuchin monkeys could be important in guiding future work to investigate the pathogenesis of HBV infection and potential cures for its chronic infection.
Journal Scan: In veterinary surgery, check thrice, cut once
Can a simple safety checklist reduce veterinary surgical complications?
Are Humans Causing Cancer in Wild Animals?
Oncogenic bacteria change the human body’s environment to make it more suitable for themselves. Are people doing the same thing to wild animals?
The Mechanic: An exam room poem
Your interactions with veterinary clients may not always be poetry in motion, but they can serve as poetry inspiration.
Carrier Training Cats for Veterinary Visits
Do cats that have been trained to use a carrier show fewer stress-related behaviors during car travel and veterinary visits?
New Augmented Reality Program Teaches Canine Anatomy
Interactive 3D models of the brain and skull may soon be available for veterinary students around the world.
Do Pets Really Improve the Health of Older Adults?
With study after study boasting the plethora benefits of companion animal ownership, it can be hard to believe otherwise. But investigators are seeking to find whether this widespread belief is, in fact, true or false.
Buy now! Kittens make great consumers
Youve got the medical essentials for a new kitten on lock. But what about recommendations for a home life that will make for a happier, healthier cat in the long run? Dr. Kathryn Primm recommends starting them early on three products.