Expert Interviews
Dealing with High Stress Levels In Animals
May 12th 2017Adam Parascandola, director of animal protection and crisis response for Humane Society International, explains that there is knowledge among shelter veterinarians about the role that stress plays in illness for animals, but in the general veterinary community that knowledge is not as widespread.
Lower the Dose: Time, Distance, and Shielding
April 29th 2017The 3 major principles to assist with maintaining doses “As Low As Reasonably Achievable” are time, distance, and shielding. Michael Bailey, DVM, DACVR, project manager for IDEXX, explains what each principle means for veterinary professionals when it comes to reducing radiation exposure.
Shelter Veterinarians: Practical, Flexible, and Adaptable
April 25th 2017Emily McCobb, DVM, MS, DACVAA, director of shelter medicine in the clinical sciences department at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University, says that one of the great things about shelter veterinarians is their ability to come up with a practical treatment plan for patients.
Onsior: Soft Tissue Surgery Pain Relief for Cats and Dogs
April 24th 2017Amanda Landis-Hanna, DVM, veterinary industry liaison, speaker, and consultant, discusses pain management drug Onsior, which provides safe, effective soft tissue surgery postoperative pain relief for cats and, just recently, dogs.
Prevalence of Ophthalmologic Diseases in Other Countries
April 23rd 2017Ron Ofri, DVM, PhD, DECVO, professor of veterinary ophthalmology at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, explains how different regions in the world have prevalent diseases based on what’s endemic in that specific area, as well as their geographical location.
Lower the Dose: Distance Yourself From the Radiation Source
April 20th 2017The farther you get away from a radiation source, the better. Michael Bailey, DVM, DACVR, project manager for IDEXX, expresses that if you’re wearing the proper gear, you can hold onto a pet getting a radiograph, but if you’re not holding onto the pet you should leave the exam room.