June 2017

At the 2017 Western Veterinary Conference in Las Vegas, Stanley Marks, BVSc, PhD, DACVIM, DACVN, discussed what we know—and more of what we’ve yet to discover— about microbial gastrointestinal health.

The use of prosthetics in humans dates to ancient times. Significant advancements have been made over the millennia, and pets are now beginning to reap the benefits.

The concept of One Health goes beyond the individual needs of people and animals and extends to food safety, antibiotic resistance, the spread of mosquito and tickborne diseases, and more.

Recent developments in serologic testing offer new insight into this zoonotic disease.

A literature review reveals the effects of enriched foods on a number of health conditions affecting dogs and cats.

A new study brings good news to owners and veterinarians weighing treatment options for horses suffering from acute colic.

Expert insight on the number of cases and trends of heartworm disease throughout the United States, plus tips for improving client compliance with preventive medicines.

New recommendations support kitten spay/neuter by 5 months of age. Here’s why.

Teleradiology can vastly improve diagnostic capabilities and patient outcomes, but only if it’s done right. Here’s how to ensure success.

If healthy pets are the mutual goal, why all the controversy?

Are modern flea control products ineffective? A review of recent research answers this important question.

Rich Ford, DVM, MS, DACVIM, DACVPM (Hon), conducted an educational audience participation session about rabies at the 2017 Western Veterinary Conference in Las Vegas.

At the recent American Animal Hospital Association annual meeting, Lee Palmer, DVM, MS, DACVECC, NRP, EMT-T, WEMT, CCRP, TP-C, led a discussion about trauma triage, emphasizing that “time is of the essence” when a client whose pet has suffered a traumatic injury calls or comes to your practice.

Here's Part 2 of our conversation with Dani McVety, DVM, and Mary Gardner, DVM, founders of Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice.

Julie Fischer, DVM, DACVIM, presented a lecture on common urologic conditions, including chronic kidney disease, acute ureteral obstruction, and incontinence.