Christopher Lee, DVM, MPH, DACVPM, DACVM (Parasitology), explains Toxoplasma gondii facts, including why most indoor cats rarely shed, as well as pregnancy-safe litter tips for cat health.
|Articles|August 20, 2021
News wrap-up: This week's veterinary headlines, plus new canine mast cell tumor treatment
Author(s)dvm360 Staff
Check out this week's highlights.
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What better way to jumpstart your weekend than with the latest veterinary news? That's why we remain dedicated to delivering a robust mix of the latest industry trends and hot topics right to your fingertips.
Here are this week's highlights:
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Virbac’s Stelfonta has been FDA-approved and is available for treating canine mast cell tumors as an alternative to surgery.- VETCBD Hemp has announced its applications for its inaugural Memorial Scholarship Program. Check out the
details . BluePearl joins the dvm360® Strategic Alliance Partnership Program and will continue to contribute clinical and DEI content to its various multimedia channels.- In this
video interview , a veterinarian and practice manager describes the ins and outs of the animal sanctuary—Tooney’s Last Resort—located on her clinic’s premises. - Discover these important considerations when it comes to selecting the appropriate
deworming protocol for puppies and kittens .
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Alyssa Mages, BS, CVT, FVTE, outlines key considerations for veterinary technicians during triage, from rapid patient assessment and prioritization to client communication and team coordination, in this interview from the 2026 Fetch National Harbor Veterinary Conference.
In a session at the 2026 Fetch National Harbor Veterinary Conference, Nathanael Oster, VMD, MBA, walked attendees through the biology, diagnosis, and treatment of the flea tapeworm in dogs and cats, including why cats are affected more often than dogs.
A plethora of continuing-education sessions run across 3 days, September 17–19, at the Gaylord National Resort in National Harbor, MD. Here are the ones to circle first, sorted by practice area, plus a handful that are easy to scroll past and worth catching.
Christopher Lee, DVM, MPH, DACVPM, DACVM (Parasitology), discusses the clinical significance of Toxoplasma gondii, when veterinary professionals should consider testing, and how to communicate the risks of exposure to clients.
New CDC and climate data show tick exposure and pollen seasons are both stretching well beyond their traditional windows, a trend animal health company Elanco says is also increasing demand for veterinary care.
A survey of more than 27,000 canine fecal samples found the zoonotic tapeworm only in coyotes and gray foxes, pointing to a diagnostic gap that routine fecal flotation is unlikely to close.
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