Event designed to increase diversity in the animal healthcare industry
ORLANDO, Fla. – JAN. 16, 2022 - The North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) and nationally-recognized DEI BLENDVet program hosted more than 20 Central Florida middle school students for a special Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service event, which took place at the Veterinary Meeting and Expo (VMX 2023), the...
Cats that suffer from smoke inhalation and burns are likely to have blood clots, according to a study by the University of California, Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital. The study, which looked at feline patients treated after the 2018 Camp Fire in Paradise, CA, concludes that felines injured in urban wildfires have a high incidence of developing potentially fatal...
This Therapy has shown a lot of promise in tackling the issue of canine immobility.
Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) can be an effective treatment for dogs suffering from depleting bone density and muscle loss. As veterinarians, we are constantly searching for ways to improve the health and quality of life of our patients and TRT is one such area of...
How studies on FPV diagnosis and management are helping answer some practical questions important to shelter medicine and beyond.
Feline panleukopenia virus (FPV), or feline parvovirus, is an important cause of disease in cats, particularly kittens.1 It is frequently seen in animal shelters, which house a mixed and ever-changing population of animals, including kittens that are too young to be...
tPEMF technology successfully counters pain and inflammation in canine and feline patients.
Pain and inflammation, all too common issues among dogs and cats, can be caused by a variety of factors, including injury, surgery, and chronic conditions such as arthritis. Traditional treatment options often involve medications, which can have undesirable side effects and may not be suitable for all pets....
Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) includes nutrition, herbal medicine, Tui-na and acupuncture. All these modalities are helpful for treating liver disease in dogs.
The canine liver is a vital organ with several functions. It produces bile, which aids in excreting material and absorbing and digesting fats. The liver also stores and metabolizes fat-soluble vitamins such asD and K, and metabolizes...
Hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism are commonly-seen disorders in canine and feline patients. Accurate diagnostic testing and screening are vital to successful treatment and management.
Like humans, dogs and cats can be affected by diseases of the thyroid. This article provides a comprehensive discussion of the diagnosis, treatment and management of these frequently-seen disorders.
THYROID DISEASES AND THEIR CAUSES
Hypothyroidism is the most common...
The veterinary industry needs to conduct a monetary reward evaluation of the professionals who hold it up.
Many veterinary professionals leave the industry because they feel they can make a better living by taking a different career path. Veterinary professionals are also more vulnerable to
burnout, stress, and compassion fatigue, and when that is coupled with low wages, it becomes difficult...
Conventional drugs used to control seizures and epilepsy in dogs can lead to side effects and withdrawal problems. An integrative approach takes time to work but can be an effective way to treat these conditions.
Seeing a dog suffering from seizures or epilepsy is a frightening experience for clients. Diagnosing the problem by trying to get to the root cause,...
Can re-introducing native animal predators to a habit at put a check on invasive species? A new study by QueenUniversity Belfast and Cornell University suggests the answer is “yes”!
One of the greatest threats that biodiversity faces comes from invasive species. Such species are the main cause behind the extinction of many animals over the last century, which in turn...
