VPN Plus+ ExclusiveFrom antioxidants to vitamins, many supplements lack official testingJuly 22, 2021By Brennen McKenzie, MA, MSc, VMD, cVMASkipping steps in the scientific process wastes time and resources, and it ultimately hurts patients. Those who may choose an insufficiently tested supplement over a proven therapy because they believe it to be safer or more effective based on low-quality evidence can be harmed by the supplement or by delaying truly effective treatment
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Canine lymphoma drug gets full approvalJuly 20, 2021Elanco’s Tanovea product contains the active ingredient rabacfosadine, an acyclic nucleotide phosphonate that kills rapidly growing tumor cells.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveA practical guide to compassionate care, for all parties involvedJuly 15, 2021If someone with a mental health condition brings you their animal for help, they are doing the best they can by their pet. It is our professional responsibility to rise to the challenge.
Dogs, cats can catch COVID from owners, study confirmsJuly 13, 2021Researchers say cats are at higher risk for contracting the virus than dogs and can develop COVID-like symptoms.
Reducing spread of deadly disease central to dog import billJuly 12, 2021Minimizing the spread of diseases that could be dangerous to both human and animal health is the goal of the recently reintroduced Healthy Dog Importation Act.
Handling regurgitation as a complicationJuly 9, 2021A patient regurgitating under anesthesia can lead to more detrimental complications, such as aspiration pneumonia, rhinitis, and esophagitis, which can lead to strictures.
Texas veterinarian saving anemic dogs through the use of stem cellsJuly 9, 2021Derp the Jack Russell is one lucky dog. His owner practically grew up in her dad’s veterinary clinic and became a veterinary technician, so she knew what to do when Derp was lethargic and vomiting after he’d been just fine the day before.
How best to manage canine osteoarthritis with nutritionJuly 9, 2021Mild and moderate osteoarthritis can be managed effectively using nutritional supplements, delaying the need for treatment with NSAIDs.
Returning to the office triggers spike in separation anxietyJuly 9, 2021People are finally getting summoned back to work and they are really ready. Their dogs? Some won’t cope with being alone.
When should you recommend an FHO?July 9, 2021Femoral head osteotomy (FHO) is a common surgery of the hip. When should it be recommended? When should it be avoided?
