TOP NEWS

Combating corporate? New association unites independent veterinarians
By: Maureen McKinneyFounded to counter the corporatization of veterinary medicine, the Independent Veterinary Practitioners Association aims to represent the interests and needs of privately owned hospitals in North America.Read More
South Dakota to veterinary school graduates: Come homeBy: Edie LauLaw requires that some state-aid beneficiaries return to state to practice
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Chicago Vet Conference: DIS to Showcase Latest Digital X-Ray EquipmentBy: Diagnostic Imaging Systems
May 13-16 world-class content will be coming to the Navy Pier at the Chicago Vet conference and tradeshow. Once again, Diagnostic Imaging Systems will be exhibiting (booth #1044) and showcasing the latest in digital x-ray equipment designed specifically for companion, equine, and mixed animal practices.Read More
CANINE NEWS

Is cranberry effective for treating UTIs?
By: Brennen McKenzie, MA, MSc, VMD, cVMA
Cranberry could potentially be useful in managing UTIs associated with some strains of bacteria and not others
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 Pets and moving, by the numbers
By: Maureen McKinneyPet owners looking for a new home place a pretty high priority on meeting their pets’ needs.
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New strain of canine distemper in wild animals in NH, VTBy: University of New HampshireVirus highly contagious to domesticated dogs


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 Getting to the root of pyoderma
By: Marissa HeflinSince pyoderma commonly masks another condition, a vicious treatment cycle can ensue if the underlining problem isn’t identified
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Upcoming Conferences

Chicago Vet Conference
DIS Booth 1044 | May 13-16Montana VMA Conference
June 21-23

Wyoming VMA Summer Meeting
June 23-25

FELINE NEWS

Declawing cats may soon be illegal in New YorkBy: Veterinary Practice NewsThe state would be the first to ban the practice


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 What’s in a name? For cats, recognition

By: Maureen McKinney, Associate Editorial Director
Curious? Clearly. Aloof? Absolutely. Unintelligent? No way. A new study proves that your feline veterinary patients recognize their own name.
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EQUINE NEWS

Omega-3s and Inflammation in Athletic HorsesBy: Kentucky Equine Research StaffNew findings from Kentucky Equine Research suggest long-chain omega-3s may be useful in managing inflammation in hard-working horses.
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 Evicting Carpenter Bees From Horse Barns
By: Lee Townsend, MS, PhD Carpenter bees are important pollinators but can cause extensive structural damage. An entomologist shares advice on how to control populations on horse farms.Read More
University of Florida veterinarians to study bupivacaine in racehorsesBy: dvm360.com staffExtended-release version of local anesthetic has potential for misuse, says group funding the research.
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 Weight Gain in Skinny Horses: Four Tips

By: Kentucky Equine Research Staff
Commonsense approaches to weight gain involve bumping up forage quality and quantity, adding a suitable concentrate, or supplementing with a high-calorie additive.
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MISC NEWS

Letter to dvm360: Should non-DVMs ‘fire’ veterinary clients?By: dvm360.com staffA dvm360 commentary asked veterinarians to set firmer guidelines for abusive pet owners, but one reader said state boards could penalize you for firing clients the wrong way.
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Your manager’s earned your respect? Nominate them, veterinary team!By: Brendan HowardDon’t deprive the profession of your passion and experience. You can enter-and nominate colleagues for-the 2019 dvm360/VHMA Practice Manager of the Year contest.
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