FDA approves Aratana's hunger stimulantMay 18, 2016Good things come to those dogs who wait. Aratana Therapeutics Inc. has quickly earned its second approval of the year from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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9 years in, jerky mystery remains unsolvedMay 18, 2016Have jerky treats sickened or killed thousands of American dogs since 2007? The U.S. Food and Drug Administration still doesn’t know.
7 phrases that can kill dental complianceMay 17, 2016After diagnosing a dog’s Grade 3 dental disease, the veterinarian told the pet owner, “The receptionist will give you an estimate for the procedure when you check out.”
Researchers discover rare human disease in dogsMay 17, 2016Researchers say they have discovered a rare, severe form of pulmonary hypertension in dogs. Up until this point, it had only been classified as a human lung disease.
Zoetis launches noise aversion drug for dogsMay 16, 2016The explosions and whistles of Fourth of July fireworks displays may become less bothersome to dogs administered a new prescription medication from Zoetis Inc.
BIVI's Bordetella vaccine tops 17 million dosesMay 12, 201617 million doses and counting. Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica Inc. reported the milestone sales figure Tuesday for Bronchi-Shield Oral, a four-year-old canine Bordetella vaccine.
The latest advancements in atopic dermatitis treatments in dogs and catsMay 10, 2016It’s no secret that one of the top conditions that compels people to take their pets to the veterinarian is itchy skin and the allergies that can cause it. Thankfully, treatment options for atopic dermatitis (AD) have improved greatly in recent years, and other solutions appear to be on the way.
Weather warming up? Time to talk about ticksMay 9, 2016When the weather warms it’s safe to assume that ticks are out looking for their next meal. Although the arachnids are found throughout the United States, deer ticks, also known as blacklegged ticks, are common carriers of Lyme disease.
MSU Launches Chronic Diarrhea Dog StudyMay 9, 2016The Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine (MSU-CVM) is seeking local practitioners to participate in a new study designed to develop more practical and cost-effective methods of managing chronic diarrhea in dogs. These protocols, according to the college, are designed to be affordable for most pet owners and, whenever possible, to reduce the need for costly or invasive referral-level diagnostic and therapeutic interventions. MSU-CVM researchers plan to recruit up to 50 dogs. To assist the veterinarian and owner in working up these patients, funding of $300 will be provided to the referring veterinarian. The funds are to help subsidize diagnostic and therapeutic management, according to the college. The college anticipates that most typical cases will not require referral to MSU-CVM, and that the management of the patient will be covered in entirety at the veterinarian’s own practice. A follow-up study will be available for those patients that do not improve with the given in-practice treatment protocols. Subsidization will be provided.
How This Mexican Shelter Is Doing ‘What it Takes’ for PetsMay 6, 2016On the outskirts of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, away from the beach sports and tourist hustle and bustle, barking dogs greet visitors to SPCA Puerto Vallarta. Dogs and cats are rescued from the streets and sometimes out of abusive conditions. Some are ill and require veterinary intervention. At SPCA Puerto Vallarta, animals with special needs may require a longer stay, but staying here isn’t so bad. They all receive the medical care they need—somehow resources are found—even if it means seeing a veterinary specialist. “We do what it takes,” says founder and President Janice Chatterton. There’s even whirlpool for rehabilitation on the premises. There’s also a veterinarian with a special interest specifically in shelter medicine, a rarity in Mexico. More than a shelter, SPCA Puerto Vallarta truly is a sanctuary. Dogs are kept in spacious indoor/outdoor runs and almost always have the company of one or more canine companions. A cadre of volunteers, ranging from residents to tourists, walks the dogs daily. Cats live in a colony and can catnap inside or outdoors in an area protected from …
