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Post-procedural pain medication gets label extension from the FDA
Veterinarians now have an FDA-cleared, pharmaceutical-grade, CGMP (or current good manufacturing practice) extended-release buprenorphine for use in four species: mice, rats, ferrets, and non-human...
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At-risk shelter dogs spared from euthanasia through a heartworm awareness...
Photo courtesy Greater Good Charities Reducing euthanasia in overcrowded animal shelters by preventing heartworm disease in shelter dogs is part the goal of an annual program that kicked off early this...
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Wildfire disasters highlight the importance of burn injury care in companion...
Stabilizing the animal is a critical first step to handling burn injuries before transporting the patient to a facility for long-term care. Photo courtesy Dr. Jeffrey Smith Although burn injuries do...
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Free screening eye exams to benefit working and service dogs
Photo courtesy ACVO Early detection, prevention, and delayed progression of eye abnormalities in dogs are at the core of the upcoming National Service Animal Eye Exam. Led by diplomates from the...
View ArticleMay pet- and vet-related calendar
May isn’t just for moms, there are many days recognizing furry and scaled “kids” all month long! From National Specially-abled Pets Day and World Turtle Day, along with 31 days of National Service Dog...
View ArticleSmall Ruminants 101 for Small Animal Practitioners
In this session: Pippa Gibbons, BVetMed (Hons), MS, DACVIM (LA), MRCVS DipVetEd, discusses basic small ruminant medicine, herd management, and case work up. Emphasis will be on the individual or small...
View ArticleDermatitis, gastroenteritis among top reasons for veterinary visits, report...
Helping veterinary professionals educate clients on some common (and uncommon) conditions their pets might be prone to, and discussing average treatment costs associated with the condition, is the goal...
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Forward booking aids in appointment availability
Photo courtesy GettyImages/DengUy A practice manager told me her hospital does not have any checkups available for four months. Clients feel frustrated, and patients are not getting timely preventive...
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Veterinary emergency team in Texas awarded for response efforts during the...
The North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) has announced Texas A&M’s Veterinary Emergency Team (VET) as a 2024 NAVC Gives award recipient for its response to the Smokehouse Creek fire in the...
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OSHA compliance for beginners
If an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) compliance officer came into your clinic right now, would you be prepared? When it comes to occupational safety and health, a lot of people do...
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Why I changed my mind about supporting lasers
Using a cushioned ottoman can help keep patient comfortable during laser therapy. Lasers can often be a helpful alternative for patients that cannot tolerate NSAIDs. Photo courtesy Dr. Michael C. Petty...
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Treating alveolar bone expansion
Alveolar bone expansion, also referred to as buccal bone expansion, is an interesting condition occurring primarily in middle-aged and older cats and occasionally, in dogs. It occurs with highest...
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65-year-old manatee, Juliet, dies in Florida zoo months after rescue
Juliet, an elderly manatee, was rescued from an aquarium facility in Miami, Fla. in December 2023. Photo courtesy ZooTampa One of the world’s oldest known manatee, Juliet, died at the estimated age of...
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New campaign against parvovirus aims to raise public awareness, vigilance
Raising awareness about the often-fatal puppy disease and encouraging the public to be vigilant about it is the driving force behind a new campaign. Elanco Animal Health Inc. has launched an...
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Are your reminders persuasive enough?
Photo courtesy GettyImages/Sergeeva Numerous studies1 provide compelling evidence sending reminders is not only effective, but is also an expectation among clients. Veterinary hospitals can utilize a...
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Only 49 percent of veterinarians believe their profession is appreciated,...
Raising awareness of and celebrating the essential behind-the-scenes care veterinarians provide for animals and communities worldwide was the driving force behind a recent industry survey. The Going...
View ArticleKey skin-deep treatments for exotics (birds, reptiles and small mammals)
Olivia A. Petritz, DVM, DACZM, presents an expanded version of The Wild Side column from the April 2024 issue of Veterinary Practice News on avian and reptile dermatology, featuring exclusive VPN Plus+...
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Overcoming hurdles in treating allergy cases
The marked erythema on the patient was caused by a combination of environmentalallergies, food allergies, and a resistant bacterial infection. Improvement in this casewas not noted until all three...
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How independent veterinary practices are winning with clients
Photo courtesy GettyImages/Simonkr Whether in the city, the country, or somewhere in between, independent veterinary practices play an important role in communities by providing pet parents and their...
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