07-26-18 Veterinary E-News Magazine

 

 

Injectable anesthetic Alfaxan Multidose approved by FDA By: Veterinary Practice News Added preservative system offers extended product shelf life Read More

dvm360’s Marnette Falley honored as a top woman in media By: dvm360.com staff Group content director recognized as a “change-maker” as part of Folio’s 2018 Top Women in Media award. Read More

IKEA recalls LURVIG water dispenser due to pet suffocation risk By: Veterinary Practice News The company cites the risk of dogs and cats getting their heads stuck in the dispenser’s dome Read More

USP tackles ‘hot mess’ – veterinary compounding By: Christy Corp-Minamiji, DVM Veterinary compounding in the United States has been described as the Wild West, with a mishmash of seemingly ever-changing regulations that differ from state to state. Read More

 

Increase in DCM in dogs may be linked to diet By: Veterinary Practice News FDA investigating connection between canine heart disease and pet food ingredients Read More

Giving oral health a stronger bite By: Julie A. Jacob “It’s more common now for people to know that they can take care of their pet’s teeth the same way that they care for their own teeth” Read More

Veterinarians split on anti-debarking policy By: Jennifer Fiala American Veterinary Medical Association delegates stopped short last week of adopting a revised policy against debarking dogs, calling for more research. Read More

Image Quiz: What’s causing this dog’s painful urination? By: Jessica Romine, DVM, DACVIM An intervention to remove urinary stones didn’t alleviate this bichon frise’s stranguria. See if you can spot the cause in this ultrasonogram. Read More

Veterinarians perform Purdue’s first-ever hip replacement on a cat By: dvm360.com staff Two-year-old Bengal cat named Fridgey is recovering well. Read More

Feline CKD therapeutic goals: Do not throw away your shot By: Sarah J. Wooten, DVM When it comes to therapeutic goals in managing chronic kidney disease in cats, the target has moved. Are you hitting it? Read More

Tonometry and early ocular condition diagnosis, treatment By: David W. Ramey, DVM It behooves veterinarians to understand equine intraocular pressure in order to identify it early and treat any ocular abnormalities. Read More

Equine Gastrointestinal Microbiome Unfazed By Fenbendazole By: Kentucky Equine Research Staff The effects of fenbendazole, a popular dewormer (or chemical anthelmintic) used for controlling parasites such as small strongyles, were recently reviewed by a group of veterinary researchers. Read More

Owners Put Quality of Life First in Senior Horse Vet Care By: Pat Raia  Survey respondents said a geriatric horse’s ability to lead a comfortable life ranked highest in their veterinary care decisions, and many owners said they’d made numerous accommodations for their animals’ needs. Read More

BLM Conducting Emergency Wild Horse Gather in Nevada By: Edited Press Release The BLM will gather 250 horses from the Deer Spring area in Nevada’s Antelope Valley Herd Management Area because there is not enough water to support all the horses residing in the area. Read More

Horse Facts By: Diagnostic Imaging Systems It’s summertime. No more teachers, no more books. No reason not to catch up on some interesting horse facts during the sultry summer months. Read More

Mind Over Miller: A little more conversation, a lot more loyalty By: Robert M. Miller, DVM Want to build your veterinary practice? Dr. Robert Miller says just talk to your clients. Read More

 

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