All
'Sup with pet supplements?
Consider these veterinary supplements-and be prepared to respond when clients ask you about them.
UBM Animal Care and dvm360 enter strategic alliance with NAVC
UBM and NAVC are rolling out a new veterinary conference experience in San Diego to embrace different aspects of the animal care market.
Like shoving a marshmallow into a piggybank
Dr. Bo Brock shares the harrowing tale of a veterinarian who battled a cows prolapsed uterus and wonbut not without a little mud, sweat and swears.
Pet Food Institute Names New CEO
Dana L. Brooks will assume of the role of president and CEO for the Pet Food Institute.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness program in jeopardy
New bill would eradicate program, which offsets student debt through service in a public health position; veterinary lobbyists battle to maintain it.
Dog Treats: Packing Too Much Punch?
In the first study of its kind, researchers have found that most product labels for canine treats don’t provide sufficient nutrient information and can far exceed recommended daily energy allowances.
The Fight Against Animal Cruelty
Unlike violence against humans, government agencies do not currently collect comprehensive data on animal abuse cases, making it difficult to determine exactly how pervasive the problem is—but that is changing.
8 plays to keep your winning team
Youve got a dream team full of champions. So how can you make sure you keep them in your veterinary practice? Here are some ideas.
Coming clean about cleaning products
Your current cleaning products are weighing your veterinary practice downnot to mention that pesky biofilm they leave behind. With new probiotic cleaning solutions, your practice, patients and staff will shine just that much brighter.
Consolidation nation: Why veterinarians who hate corporate ownership end up selling out
Just like the transcontinental railroad transformed the American West, our profession is experiencing changes the likes of which it's never seen before.
Animal Skin Cancer Treatment Classified as a Device by FDA
Vivos Inc. received FDA notification that RadioGel is classified as a device for animal therapy. The product will be marketed as IsoPet for use by veterinarians.
WSAVA Announces First CEO
WSAVA has announced the appointment of its first CEO, Arpita Bhose, who will lead the association in its work to advance the health and welfare of companion animals around the world.
NY Vet 2017: Managing Seizures
An overview of the current thinking, including when to initiate antiepileptic drugs, supportive care for patients with status epilepticus, and long-term seizure control.
An update on heartworm disease and HARD in cats
Dr. Ray Dillon shares why this juvenile delinquent form of heartworm disease causes so much trouble in feline veterinary patients.
Following 4 Deaths, FDA Shuts Down Monkey Experiment
In response to concerns regarding the health and well-being of squirrel monkeys being used in a nicotine study, the FDA has permanently terminated the research.
How Canine Brain Cancer Studies Could Help Humans, Too
Research in dogs is informing the design of cancer studies in people, particularly with respect to immunotherapy.
Who stole the day's take?!
A veterinary practice owner's trust leads to an embarrassing and costly theft. Are you making the same mistake right now?
dvm360 product report: Ferret resources, mini DR system, extended DOI claim
Here's our regular rundown of new and notable veterinary products.
Guinea Pigs Show Resistance to Rhodococcus equi Infection
Although guinea pigs showed high resistance to R equi infection, investigators believe they may still serve as a useful animal model for certain aspects of the bacterium.
Accuracy of Lymph Node Cytology for Neoplasia Diagnosis
How sensitive, specific, and accurate is lymph node cytology in the diagnosis of canine and feline neoplasia?
How Parents Talk to Infants and Dogs
Researchers have determined that mothers and fathers adjust their infant- and dog-directed speech according to social context and parental gender.
AVMA 2017: How to Deal With Animal Neglect Cases
Veterinarians who suspect clients of mistreating their pets should tread lightly, gather and document evidence carefully, and collaborate with law enforcement.
'Weight. I'm fat?!'
Data from Nationwide reveals that pet obesity is on the rise for the seventh straight year.
Hagyard Equine Medical Institute announces MAVANA partnership
Hagyard joins 22 other veterinary practices currently under the Mixed Animal Veterinary Associates of North America banner.
Researchers Identify Venereal Transmission of Zika Virus in Mosquitoes
Aedes aegypti mosquitoes can transmit Zika virus during mating, potentially contributing to its maintenance and spread in nature.
With New License, Quay Pharma Hopes to Make Drug Administration Easier
UK pharmaceutical development company Quay Pharma has just been granted access to begin developing pharmaceutical products specifically for veterinary medicine.
Fear Free Basics
Rethinking your approach to the physical exam and incorporating some simple changes can have a monumental effect on patient and owner stress during visits.
Managing Work-Life Boundaries
Veterinary professionals who keep their work and personal lives separate improve both their health and many aspects of their practice.
Medical Marijuana, Inc. Launches Animal Line of CBD Products
Phyto Animal Health, a subsidiary of Medical Marijuana, Inc., launched with CBD hemp oil products targeted to cats, dogs, and horses.
Dogs May Be Smarter Than Cats, But Which Animal Is the Smartest?
After counting the number of cortical neurons in 8 diverse carnivorous species, researchers found that dogs possess significantly more than cats. But it’s raccoons that reign supreme.