Human-grade dog chow might aid digestionFebruary 24, 2021Canine diets comprised of human-grade ingredients might be beneficial for owners looking to scoop less poop.
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Blood donor dogs save lives at K-StateFebruary 23, 2021Ensuring the safe treatment of canine patients is the goal of a community-based, volunteer canine blood-donor program at the Kansas State University (K-State) Veterinary Health Center (VHC).
'Princess' endures as most popular pet nameFebruary 19, 2021A new study by FirstVet details trends in pet monikers, dating back 115 years.
World's tallest dog passes awayFebruary 1, 2021The animal community is mourning a massive loss with the passing of Freddy, the world's tallest male dog, at the age of eight. The Great Dane measured 3 feet, 4 inches (103.5 cm) from foot to withers. When standing on his hind legs, he was 7 feet, 5.5 inches (226 cm)—nearly five inches taller than basketball legend Shaquille O'Neal. Freddy, who first achieved the Guinness World Record in 2016, is mourned by his owner, Claire Stoneman, of Essex, England. "He was not just the tallest dog but the dog with the most love and the biggest heart," Stoneman says. "A total soppy bugger who was hand fed. "He was my life—my reason, my joy, my annoyance, my happiness, and my ultimate sadness. He was my heart Dane. My one in a million and loved by the entire world." "Freddy was such a gentle giant, and it was always a pleasure to see him bounding towards you," adds Guinness World Records editor-in-chief, Craig Glenday. "Measuring this mountain of a dog was an unforgettable—if challenging!—experience, and I'll always treasure the couple of occasions I got to share a sofa with him—there was just about enough room for the two of us!" For …
Could cannabis play a role in geriatric, palliative veterinary care?January 27, 2021In geriatric practice and palliative medicine, we can see a range of medical conditions, often times with multiple ailments coexisting in the same patient.
Canine OA: Why counting calories isn't just for humansJanuary 27, 2021One of the most concerning health trends in the U.S. is the number of overweight dogs, a growing epidemic that has been associated with a dramatic increase in a wide range of health conditions.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveHow not to let a behavior case ruin your day -- partner upJanuary 8, 2021Partnering with experienced behaviorists and trainers helps your patients, your clients -- and your practice.
Neutering: The risks and benefits in the context of breed, sex, and ageDecember 29, 2020A perennial subject of debate and controversy in veterinary medicine is the age at which dogs and cats should be neutered, or even if they should be neutered at all.
Blood test streamlines canine cancer detectionDecember 9, 2020Texas A&M has introduced a simplified oncology test that allows for early diagnosis in dogs.
MCT intratumoral injectable gets green lightNovember 19, 2020Dogs afflicted with non-metastatic mast cell tumors (MCTs) can now benefit from a new and novel treatment method.
