An innovative new faculty position at the University of Guelph’s Ontario Veterinary College will ensure that dogs and cats receive the best nutritional care in-hospital, and that student veterinarians have the tools they need to help future clients make healthy choices for their pets.
“The impact of nutrition on health and disease is an increasingly important area of veterinary science,”...
The International Association for Animal Hospice and Palliative Care (IAAHPC) held its first annual conference in Fort Worth, Texas last October. The conference was designed to educate animal care professionals on hospice best practices. Animal hospice care is a growing field, and that means more people will be able to keep their companions comfortable and at home during the...
Equine behaviorists play a valuable role in horse care. Sue McDonnell, PhD, the founding head of the Equine Behavior Program at Penn Vet, was recently honored with the George Stubbs Award from the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP). Named for the 18th century artist and teacher who played a vital role in veterinary education, the award recognizes contributions...
When evaluating early kidney injuries in people, doctors monitor blood level increases of creatinine, a waste product of muscle breakdown. Creatinine is filtered by the kidneys, and small increases are an indication of early damage to vital kidney function. For pets suffering critical illness or injury, University of Missouri researchers have found that even tiny increases of creatinine in...
Board Certified Veterinary Cardiologists frequently implant pacemakers in animals, most commonly dogs. But recently, specialists in the cardiology practice at the VRCC Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Hospital in Englewood, Colorado were introduced to a cat that needed a pacemaker. Mickey was diagnosed with a disease that was causing an abnormally low heart rate, according to veterinarian Dr. Karen Sanderson...
Scientists have yet to unravel the mysteries of aging and the multitude of health problems that accompany it. The Morris Animal Foundation is funding a study at the University of Kentucky that is looking into why aging leads to the loss of muscle mass in horses, an important consideration particularly in performance equines. The study is focusing on how...
A recent research study conducted by the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) offers a troubling snapshot of the state of animal health and wellness in Canada. For example: • Fewer than two in 10 (18%) animal guardians feed their dogs or cats the amount recommended on pet food packages, and only 17% closely review ingredient information. • On an...
Nutrigenomics is an exciting new area in the field of nutrition. Basically, it looks at the relationship between diet and an individual’s genetic makeup, and how that relationship contributes to either health or disease. Hemopet recently secured its fourth patent in the field of nutrigenomics, establishing it as the gatekeeper for nutrigenomic pet food technology in North America. The...
The UGA College of Veterinary Medicine is hosting VetCAMP 2012 from July 8 through 14. VetCAMP, or Veterinary Career Aptitude and Mentoring Program, is open to Grade 11 and 12 students interested in veterinary medicine as a potential career path. The onsite program offers students opportunities to observe and participate in various services at the UGA Veterinary Teaching Hospital,...
On December 30, Sumitomo Corporation and Unicharm Corporation closed on a joint venture deal that includes an acquisition by Unicharm of a significant stake in the common share of The Hartz Mountain Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sumitomo Corporation.
“This new strategic partnership brings together the brand power, deep category expertise and existing market share of Hartz with Unicharm’s...
