Petco names new regional partnersAugust 13, 2019Petco has expanded its in-store hospital footprint into more than 20 states across the country with the addition of three new regional veterinary partners.
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Cities receive certification for pet friendlinessJuly 10, 2019Twenty-five North American cities have been included in the first-ever list of “Better Cities for Pets”-certified municipalities.
AVMA welcomes return of health planJuly 5, 2019Following a hiatus of approximately five years, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has announced the return of an employer-based health insurance program for its members.
Alexandria, Va., tops list of heartworm cities for JuneJune 19, 2019Alexandria, Va., is the number one city for heartworms in June, the Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC) reports.
Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists opens new hospital following Hurricane HarveyMarch 28, 2019Texas-based Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists (GCVS) has opened its new veterinary practice after its previous hospital was severely damaged during Hurricane Harvey. The new hospital replaces a temporary location set up in the wake of the 2017 storm. "We are finally at a stage where we can actually celebrate," says Ryan Buck, group president for Compassion-First Pet Hospital's Texas clinics. "While we have continued to provide care to the area pets, our people have …
Southern Veterinary Partners acquires its 70th animal hospitalJanuary 4, 2019Southern Veterinary Partners (SVP) has acquired its 70th animal hospital, expanding its reach across 10 southern states.
Probiotics may help dogs with AHDS, according to studyDecember 13, 2018Dogs administered with a high-potency, eight-strain probiotic may recover faster from acute hemorrhagic diarrhea syndrome (AHDS), according to a study.
West Texas A&M approves veterinary education centerMarch 14, 2018The Texas A&M University System Regents have approved plans to build a $22.8 million veterinary education, research, and workplace facility at West Texas A&M University (WTAMU) in Canyon. This is the latest development in the university's College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences' effort to expand veterinary education outreach throughout the state. Operated by Texas A&M, the new Veterinary Education, Research & Outreach Center (VERO), as well as a Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory …
Vet saves dog bitten by coral snakeJuly 3, 2017Elvis still has plenty of No. 1 hits coming thanks to the veterinary team at BluePearl Veterinary Partners hospital in San Antonio, Texas.
How one vet clinic improved flea and tick complianceMay 25, 2017Meghan Bingham, CVPM, has been with West Alabama Animal Clinic in Houston since 1996, when it was a one-doctor practice. In the past 20 years it’s grown to a nine-doctor practice with a staff of 45.
