Notable developmental defects of the mandibular first molar in dogsMarch 22, 2022Chelsey, a seven-year-old spayed cockapoo, recently presented for extraction of her left mandibular first molar tooth (tooth 309) that was diagnosed with endodontic disease on dental radiographs that were taken by her primary care veterinarian.
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Revisiting the world of canine raw dietsMarch 1, 2022Proponents of raw diets offer varied theoretical arguments for why they should be healthier than commercial cooked foods.
Treating mandibular symphyseal separationFebruary 17, 2022Mandibular symphyseal separation in dogs and cats usually occurs secondary to trauma. Typically these include being hit by car, falling from a height, fighting another dog or cat, or some form of blunt force trauma.
Funds available for emerging leaders in feline medicineFebruary 15, 2022Cat-loving veterinary students are encouraged to sharpen their claws and pounce on a scholarship opportunity from EveryCat Health Foundation and the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP).
Genes, environment, and DNA sequenceFebruary 8, 2022One of the most interesting and significant shifts in biomedical science has been the change in our understanding of how genes are influenced by environment, and even how such influences can be inherited without changes to the DNA sequence of our chromosomes.
Old challenges and new opportunities in treating feline lymphomaFebruary 8, 2022Lymphoma is the most common malignancy in cats and can cause a variety of clinical signs, depending on the site affected and extent of disease.
What does the evidence say about feline fitness and dog aerobics?February 1, 2022From the perspective of basic physiologic principles, there is no reason dogs should not benefit from exercise just as humans and other animals do.
Pet-sound decoder, dog-breath modifier selected for Purina programJanuary 28, 2022Five emerging companies were awarded $10,000 and selected to attend a business accelerator boot camp as part of Purina’s Pet Care Innovation Prize program.
Feline OA injectable gets green lightJanuary 28, 2022Zoetis’ Solensia treatment, containing the active ingredient frunevetmab, has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Helping humans understand their dogsDecember 29, 2021How many times has a pet parent looked at you, perhaps with pleading eyes, and asked, “What’s going on inside my dog’s head?”
