Ensuring radiation safety in the practiceMarch 13, 2023Radiation from X-rays can injure your body by depositing energy in your cells, causing one or more electrons to be removed, thereby killing, or mutating the affected cells.
Reducing spread of deadly disease central to reignited dog import billMarch 8, 2023Minimizing the spread of diseases that could be dangerous to both human and animal health is the goal of the recently reignited Healthy Dog Importation Act.
Parvo kills dozens of pups in MichiganAugust 25, 2022As many as 60 unvaccinated dogs in northern Michigan have died of parvovirus in recent weeks, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) reports.
The 'other' dental pain—ergonomic issuesApril 12, 2022Ergonomics is understood as the science dealing with designing and arranging things so people can use them easily and safely.
New resource keeps COVID out of the workplaceJuly 21, 2020As part of an ongoing effort to ensure the health and safety of veterinary teams amidst the pandemic, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has shared a new resource for veterinarians and practice managers.
Why proper instrument reprocessing mattersApril 27, 2020There are some areas of instrument sterilization that need to be addressed to ensure healthy outcomes in patients.
Owners should consider animals when disaster planningSeptember 11, 2019September marks National Disaster Preparedness Month, and Hill’s Pet Nutrition is doing its part to ensure the safety of America’s furry family members.
Six tips to keep pets safe during the holidaysDecember 5, 2018To ensure pets remain healthy and safe during the holidays, Leni Kaplan, DVM, MS, from Cornell University’s (CU’s) College of Veterinary Medicine, shares six tips for veterinarians to pass along to clients.
Caught in the crossfireNovember 19, 2018Opioids are the first line of treatment for animals with acutely painful conditions and surgeries. They are important in providing pain management with minimal and manageable cardiovascular and respiratory side effects. Veterinarians rely heavily on opioids for pain control and reduction of inhalation anesthetic dosages in veterinary anesthesia, incorporating drugs such as morphine, hydromorphone, buprenorphine, and fentanyl in sedation, anesthesia, and pain control in the perioperative period.
Four tips for keeping pets safe during ThanksgivingNovember 7, 2018Veterinarians should remind pet owners to keep their pets away from toxic foods and provide them with a safe space when planning Thanksgiving activities, advises Pet Sitters International (PSI).
