Sneak peek: WSAVA announces new Global Vaccination Guidelines, and other veterinary news

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Happy eclipse day! With the solar eclipse hours away from being visible in some parts of the world, pets’ moods and behaviors might change so clinics should be prepared to educate clients on how they can keep their pets safe. For a better understanding of pet reactions, as well as tips to keep them safe, check out this recent article on dvm360.com!

For the rest of the week, here is what you can find on dvm360.com:

• The World Small Animal Veterinary Association announced it has updated its Global Vaccination Guidelines to now include multiple updates and more content such as a new section covering maternal antibody and a definition of core vaccines.
• On this week’s episode of The Vet Blast Podcast, Michael Petty, DVM, and host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, talk about what to do when a veterinary professional knows a canine patient in their clinic has chronic pain, and how to convince the owner.
• Oakland Zoo announced it received accreditation from the independent Accreditation Commission of the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) after undergoing an examination conducted by leading experts to determine the zoo met the standards needed for the accreditation.
• During an interview at the 2024 Veterinary Meeting & Expo in Orlando, Florida, Casey Locklear, DVM, met with dvm360 to discuss the label extension of Revolution Plus, and what it means for veterinary professionals and pet parents.
• In our latest installment of "Clinic Center," check out the new hospitals opened across the United States, including a new location for the University of California, Davis in southern California and at home pet care for families in Atlanta, Georgia.
• And more!