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The Trump card: The economy after our crazy election
Based on the financial data on hand and past trends, heres what I think the new year could bring for our nations veterinary practices.
The nuances of when to neuter
The era of one-size-fits-all neutering advice has come to an end. Its time to move from recommendations to conversations.
10 veterinary dental hacks from dvm360
A collection of our top tips about veterinary dental care, including getting clients to embrace this important aspect of their pets' health and best practices once you're ready to roll.
Help clients with misconceptions about pet pain
Some of us want attention when we're hurting. Clients should know their pets tend to bury the fact.
One-third of Texas veterinary board resigns
Resignations come after critical report by Texas regulatory commission
Can Dogs Recall Human Actions? Study Reveals Possible Episodic Memory in Dogs
A study recently published in Current Biology, finds that dogs may have episodic memory.
Beta-Lactamase Gene Found in Animal Bite-Associated Capnocytophaga Species
Researchers determined the antibiotic susceptibility profile of Capnocytophaga isolates and used genomic analysis to identify a class D beta-lactamase gene in animal bite-associated Capnocytophaga species.
Equine-Assisted Therapy Linked to Functional Brain Changes in Children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
A pilot study finds that equine-assisted therapy may have the potential to improve symptoms of ADHD in children due to the fact that it produces connectivity changes in certain areas of the brain.
Gallop out of the Iron Age
Running shoes for horses? Giddy up.
Livestock-Associated MRSA Transmission Between Humans and Pigs in Norway
Researchers analyzed all reported cases of livestock-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (LA-MRSA) in pigs and humans in Norway from 2008 to 2014.
Elanco expands Onsior (robenacoxib) line to canine patients
NSAID for postoperative pain and inflammation is available in tablet and injection form.
Dogs as Models of Human Rare Diseases
Researchers find that there are several characteristics that dogs have that make them good models for human rare diseases.
Voyce, creator of remote pet monitoring collar, ceases business effective immediately
Company cites slow industry adoption and low revenue as driving factors in closure.
AVMA launches cyberbullying resource for veterinarians
New hotline, reputation management service designed to combat online aggression and false reviews against member veterinarians.
Oral Capromorelin Stimulates Appetite in Dogs with Inappetence
In a recent study, oral capromorelin was well tolerated and stimulated the appetite of inappetent dogs.
Answer B Image Quiz: A recurrent, painful ear infection
Answer D Image Quiz: A recurrent, painful ear infection
Answer A Image Quiz: A recurrent, painful ear infection
Answer A: Staphylococcus aureus - Incorrect Staphylococcus aureus is a coccoid gram-positive bacterium often detected on human skin. It is rarely seen on the skin or in the ears of a canine patient.Try again!Return to quiz.
Answer C Image Quiz: A recurrent, painful ear infection
The 2016 Practice Manager of the Year is ... Judi Bailey, CVPM
This Missouri native, Georgia transplant and firm believer in education and mentoring is this year's winner of the elite dvm360/Veterinary Hospital Managers Association award.
Researchers Use Komodo Dragons to Better Understand the Microbial Health of Captive Animals
Researchers take a closer look at how Komodo dragons interact with their environment to better understand the microbial health of captive animals.
Cutthroat or collaborativewhich TV show is your veterinary practice most like?
May the odds be in your favor that you've got a close-knit group like Friends rather than a bunch of Walking Dead baddies in your midst.
How veterinary practice ownership is like a Manhattan brownstone
Dr. Christopher J. Allen draws parallels between buying an apartment in Manhattan and buying a minority share in a veterinary clinic to illustrate why both need to be approached with caution.
Danger at the Dog Park? Enteropathogens Detected in Dogs Visiting Dog Parks
Researchers identified parasitic, bacterial, and viral enteropathogens in dogs that visited regional dog parks in Northern California.
Therapy lasers (yeah, baby!)
Here are three sophisticated heat beams we call therapy lasers that we think are well worth your time, and they wont cost you a ransom of $1 million dollars.
My veterinary practices data was held for ransom
Im a veterinarian, an entrepreneur and a 30-year computer geek. That didnt save my data. (But I did negotiate the criminals price down!)
A Ranchero with a cow-shaped dent
Dr. Bo Brock turns his column over to Dr. W. J. Hill, a proud Ford Ranchero owner with a sad story to tell.
New equine PET scan program at UC Davis proving successful
School one of the first to offer equine PET scans since machine's arrival in August.
Nutraceutical Diet Improves Treatment Response in Dogs with Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca
Study finds that a nutraceutical diet combined with topical drug treatment improved clinical signs in dogs with keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS).