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What do all those ‘biotics’ do? Turns out, a lot
When thinking of microbiome health in patients, veterinarians should consider ways to help modulate the microbiome to help manage disease processes. Photos courtesy Pro Plan Veterinary Diets We hear a...
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Transition your practice from survive to thrive
For the first time, clinics can perform certain important diagnostic tests in-clinic, in minutes–instead of shipping them to outside diagnostic labs. Photos courtesy Bionote USA As much as we would...
View ArticleMoving with dogs tips
Moving to a new home is one of those things that can be both stressful AND exciting. For clients with dogs, there is an extra layer of things to consider to minimize that stress for confused canines....
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Exploring the human-animal bond and how pets enhance our mental health
The recent World Mental Health Day (Oct. 10) was a crucial reminder about the role veterinarians play in supporting animal health and the mental well-being of pet owners. Over the years, pets have...
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Is it time we adopt clinical practice guidelines?
A study8 found 35 percent of veterinarians performed unnecessary tests out of fear of client complaints, lawsuits, or disciplinary action. Clinical practice guidelines aim to improve patient care,...
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Why canine and human GI similarities matter
Gastroenterology, the branch of medicine concerned with diagnosing and treating gastrointestinal (GI) disorders, plays a critical role in human and canine health. Despite some differences between...
View ArticleIt’s Not Always in Their Heads: Identifying Red Flags for Physical Disease in...
In this session: A significant proportion of pets referred to veterinary behavior practices have an underlying physical disease either causing or contributing to their clinical signs. In most cases,...
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Tips for managing the time-crunch dilemma
If you are like most of us, you are probably wishing you could clone yourself and at least one of your colleagues right now. Most days, it feels like there are way too few of us doing too much to make...
View ArticleProviding veterinary care to remote communities
With roots in veterinary medicine, a One Health approach champions holistic solutions with a lens of interconnectedness. Veterinarians, community members, organizations, and more must work together to...
View ArticleLand of Confusion: Cognitive Dysfunction in Cats and Dogs
In this session: There are more than 30 million middle-aged dogs and 76 million mature cats in the U.S. As our pets pass middle age and more into their senior years we can see sensory decline,...
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Canine Procedural Sedation Strategies – Optimizing Drug Selection
By Kris T. Kruse-Elliott, DVM, PhD, DACVAA • Dechra Veterinary Products Successful procedural sedation that optimizes drug and dose selection specific to the patient results in a better experience for...
View ArticleWeight Loss Diets That Don’t Feel Like You’re Feeding Less.
With a nutrient dense diet that is high in protein and high in fiber, your patients can lose weight and still feel full and satisfied with every meal.
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Canine epilepsy focus of recent research funding
Epilepsy is the most prevalent neurological disorder affecting dogs. It is often diagnosed in young to middle-aged animals and necessitates lifelong management. It is critical for veterinary...
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Feline herpesvirus drug speeds up recovery of kittens with upper respiratory...
Doxycycline is a well-established antibiotic commonly used in treatment. This study examined the effects of adding famciclovir to doxycycline in 373 kittens with ocular disorders related to IURD. Photo...
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Cost of specialty and emergency vet care ‘extreme’ concern among pet parents,...
Bridging the communication gaps between general practice and specialty veterinary teams and educating clients on veterinary specialty care are central insights yielded from a recent study. The...
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Guiding clients on proper food choices for exotic pets
Exotic pets have grown in popularity over the years and can be found in about 18 million households in the United States.1 While birds, reptiles, and a variety of furry animals can fall into this one...
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Short staffed? Virtual assistants can fill the gap
A virtual medical assistant (VMA) accompanies Dr. Timothy Jones for every appointment and serves as a scribe. The tablet on the countertop has audio and video so VMA Jessica Serrano can see and hear...
View ArticleA Tale Of Three Tails: Abnormal Repetitive Behaviors In Dogs
In this session: Julia Albright, MA, DVM, DACVB, discusses common differentials and treatment plans, including management, medications, and behavior modification for common canine repetitive behaviors.
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Bringing Light Home: How Super Pulsed Laser Therapy Enhances Pet Healing
By Douglas Johnson, ATC, EES, CLS, and Bryan J Stephens, PhD • Multi Radiance Veterinary The Evolution of Laser Therapy in Veterinary Medicine Over the past two decades, laser therapy has seen...
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CID medication for dogs gets FDA renewal
Dogs suffering from chemotherapy-induced diarrhea (CID) can continue to benefit from a plant-based oral medication. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the renewal of...
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