TOP NEWS
 Pig ears linked to human cases of salmonellosisBy: Veterinary Practice NewsThe CDC suspects the treats are connected to 127 cases of Salmonella infections in humans
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 California bill proposes to open veterinary cannabis conversationsBy: Gabrielle Roman, Content Marketing ManagerSB 627 would allow veterinarians to discuss cannabis and related products with clients without fear of sanctions.Read More
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 Letter: AVMA Life answers criticism on maternity-benefit cutBy: Joe Kinnarney and Tracey Gray-WalkeOfficials devise options for pregnant policyholders to extend disability coverage
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CANINE NEWS
A systematic approach to designing weight loss plans for cats and dogsBy: Catherine Lenox, DVM, DACVN “Overweight and obese animals are at risk for a number of health conditions, including diabetes mellitus, cardiac and respiratory disease, degenerative joint disease, inflammatory diseases, and neoplasia.”
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Veterinarians urged to discuss skin health with clientsBy: Veterinary Practice News Zoetis’s “Itchy Pet Awareness Month” aims to scratch the surface of clinic-based dermatological conversations
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Spaying or neutering large-breed dogs increases risk of obesity, orthopedic injuryBy: dvm360.com staff Results from the Golden Retriever Lifetime Study by Morris Animal Foundation focus on golden retrievers, but report posits data could apply to other large breeds.
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Osteosarcoma in dogs and children genetically similarBy: Veterinary Practice News The findings of a recent study might lead to a breakthrough in the treatment of the disease for the first time in decades
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FELINE NEWS
New York becomes first state to ban declawsBy: Brendan Howard, Business Channel Director
 Gov. Cuomo signs bill imposing a civil penalty of $1,000 on people who perform onychectomies, partial or complete phalangectomies, or tendonectomies on cats without ‘a therapeutic purpose.’
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Sterilization preferred method for controlling feral felinesBy: Veterinary Practice News Community cat populations managed with a “trap-neuter-return” program can see upwards of 30 times fewer preventable deaths over 10 years
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EQUINE NEWS
Thin, Fat, or Just Right? Tips for Keeping Your Horse’s Weight on TrackBy: Kentucky Equine Research Staff Are you among the throngs of owners that find it hard to evaluate your horse’s body weight? Is he too fat, too thin, or in perfect body condition?
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Equine West Nile virus: It&39;s time to stop being complacentBy: Kate L. Hepworth-Warren, DVM, DACVIM Despite the existence of highly effective vaccines, cases are on the rise. It’s up to veterinarians to educate horse owners that this vector-borne disease still poses a very real threat.
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Legendary Equine Disease OutbreaksBy: Christa Leste-Lasserre, MA We take a look back at seven eye-opening equine disease outbreaks in the past 100 years, including influenza in Australia, equine viral arteritis in North America, and African horse sickness in Spain.
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Saddling up to end cruelty: Soring bill passes in HouseBy: dvm360.com staff Now awaiting Senate approval, the PAST Act will ensure higher penalties for those who inflict pain on horses to accentuate their gait during competitions.
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MISC NEWS
 How veterinary students view practice consolidationBy: Beth DavidowTop essay contest winner had a big-fish-eating-small-fish experience
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 Let’s talk CBD legality, veterinary professionalsBy: Dawn Merton Boothe, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVIM, DACVCPWhile some in the veterinary world might be raring to throw a ‘CBD is legal!’ parade, there are a few caveats keeping you from tossing confetti. Let’s walk through it.
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