Expert Interviews
Research update: Earlier age at spay/neuter a risk factor in obesity and orthopedic injuries
August 21st 2018Epidemiologist Dr. Missy Simpson shares the first prospective research from the Morris Animal Foundation's Golden Retriever Lifetime Study.At Fetch dvm360 conference in Kansas City, Missy Simpson, DVM, PhD, epidemiologist for the Morris Animal Foundation's Golden Retriever Lifetime Study, presented "Gold-mining clinical insights from the Golden Retriever Lifetime Study-3,000+ dogs strong and six years along."Solid Goldies
Taking a One Health Approach to Reaching Underserved Families
August 19th 2018Michael Blackwell, DVM, MPH, director of the Program for Pet Health Equity at the University of Tennessee College of Social Work, talks about how it is important to take a One Health approach to treating pets and their families.
The Difference Between Dry and Wet Needle Acupuncture
August 18th 2018Huisheng Xie, DVM, PhD, clinical professor of small animal clinical science at the University of Florida and founder of the Chi Institute of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, explains the meaning of dry needle acupuncture compared with wet needle acupuncture.
The Re-emphasis on Teaching Clinical Skill Sets at Veterinary Colleges
August 15th 2018Joseph Taboada, DVM, DACVIM, professor and associate dean at Louisiana State University (LSU) School of Veterinary Medicine, explains that at many veterinary colleges there is a strong focus on developing clinical skill sets.
Are Tramadol and Gabapentin Effective for Cats and Dogs?
August 14th 2018Although many veterinarians continue to use tramadol and gabapentin, James Gaynor, DVM, DACVA, DACVPM, pain specialist at Peak Performance Veterinary Group in Frisco, Colorado, says there is mounting data that suggests the 2 drugs do not work as intended.