TOP NEWS

How to do surgery in a world with no PPE
By: Phil Zeltzman, DVM, DACVS, CVJ, Fear Free Certified
As a profession, we have a moral responsibility to conserve PPE to help protect our human health-care colleaguesRead More


Labs adjust sales obligations by veterinary clinics in pandemic
By: Amanda Carrozza
Some ‘pay later’ offers come with contract extensions Read More


Sweetening wound care: honey and sugar bandagesBy: Stephanie L. Shaver, DVM, DACVS-SAWhy, when and how to incorporate honey and sugar into your veterinary wound healing arsenal. Read More

CANINE NEWS

Possible IMHA dog-now what?By: Carla Johnson, DVMIf immune-mediated hemolytic anemia makes you crazy, you are not alone. Here’s the lowdown on diagnosing this confounding disease.Read More
Uniting human, animal pharma/biotech strengthens fight against cancerBy: Veterinary Practice NewsThe latest WSAVA-supported paper argues for a closer relationship between the sectors to fast-track the development of human and canine cancer treatments Read More

Helping a dog age gracefully starts in youth
By: Susanne Heartsill, DVMVeterinarians must consider how our actions at every life stage affect the next one
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New York dog tests positive for SARS-CoV-2, but pet cases remain rare
By: dvm360 Staff

Testing by the USDA confirms that this the first case of the virus in a pet dog in the U.S.
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Upcoming Conferences

Pacific Veterinary Conference
June 18-21
Cancelled

Wyoming VMA Summer Meeting
June 28-30
Cancelled

Montana VMA Summer Meeting
POSTPONED:
New Date: August 27-29
DIS Booth TBD


fetch DVM360 Conferences
Baltimore: Converting to a Virtual Event
Kansas City: Converting to a Virtual Event
Indianapolis: Nov. 9-10
San Diego: Dec. 11-14

 

FELINE NEWS

Feline diarrhea: Let the diagnostic clues flowBy: Joan Capuzzi, VMDCauses of feline diarrhea range from simple infection to cancer. By characterizing the diarrhea and running simple tests, the practitioner can identify the pathology and stop the mess.Read More
The other heartworm patientBy: Brian Calabro, DVMWhen it comes to heartworms, cats may be overlooked but they’re certainly not immune. Here’s what you need to know about feline heartworm disease.
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EQUINE NEWS

When Should Foals Be Weaned?By: Kentucky Equine Research StaffDespite the widespread custom of weaning foals within six months of birth, best practices for weaning have yet to be established, according to some behavioral experts.
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Update: AAEP parasite control guidelines
By: Rosemary Bayless, DVM, MS, DACVIM (LAIM)
This succinct review of equine internal parasite control measures reflects modern strategies now in place to reduce development of resistance.
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MRI for Equine Foot Lameness: The Sooner the BetterBy: Christa Leste-Lasserre, MA MRI exams are more expensive than most other diagnostics. But with better associated recovery rates, it might be a worthwhile investment, say researchers.
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Sour Horse Syndrome
By: Kentucky Equine Research StaffWhy do horses become sullen? What makes a pleasant companion turn into a crotchety, unpredictable source of pinned ears, wringing tail, and unwillingness?
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MISC NEWS

Surviving vet school: staying engaged while staying homeBy: Melissa DominachHow do you transition from a well-planned final year of veterinary school to the unprecedented realm of cyber-clinics? How do you stay connected with your future profession from your couch? Read More

The organized hospital (yes, it is possible)
By: Heather E. Lewis, AIA, NCARBYour veterinary practice may not be cluttered (or maybe it is), but that doesn’t mean it” organized. Take these tips and make your space more efficient, attractive and tranquil. Read More