TOP NEWS
Dozens of dogs abandoned, left unable to escape as Irma bears down
 By: Sean Rossman
Authorities in south Florida may pursue felony charges against people who abandoned their animals as Hurricane Irma approached the Florida peninsula.
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AVMA steps up efforts to aid victims of U.S. hurricanes, wildfires
 By: Veterinary Practice News
For those seeking help and those offering to help in the face of hurricanes Harvey and Irma, as well as the numerous wildfires scorching vast swaths of the western U.S., the association offers information on volunteering, interactive maps, tips, hotlines, and more.
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Lost and found Harvey pets in new central listing
 By: Edie Lau
She wanted to help the victims of Hurricane Harvey, but as the sole veterinarian at a clinic she owns in Ohio, Dr. Melanie Butera couldn’t just up and leave for Texas, 1,300 miles away.
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Government agencies begin relief efforts for animals affected by Hurricane Harvey
 By: dvm360.com staff
Texas veterinary board, animal health commission, USDA and more begin outreach in areas inundated with water in the storm’s wake.
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CANINE NEWS
Puppies from pet store chain sicken 39 people, CDC says
 By: Susan Scutti
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Monday it is investigating a multistate outbreak of campylobacter infections linked to contact with puppies sold through Petland, a national pet store chain.
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Physical therapy for pets poses conundrum
 By: Lisa Wogan
To date, 30 states do not specify anything about “physical therapy” in their veterinary medical practice acts. Veterinarians who advocate restricting the practice of physical therapy to veterinary premises argue that it is the only way to ensure the health and well-being of the animals.
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8 mistakes you’re making in surgical anesthesia
 By: Sarah J. Wooten, DVM
The patient is young and healthy-what could possibly go wrong? Plenty, say Drs. Jennifer Wardlaw and Andrew Claude. Heed their tips.
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Should you snuggle with your dog at night?
 By: Maria Cohut
A new study has looked at whether or not sleeping with your canine pet is a good idea, and under what circumstances it should be allowed.
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FELINE NEWS
Feline stomatitis: Get all the gunk
 By: dvm360.com staff
Leaving behind any rough edges or diseased tissue when removing teeth from cats with this painful condition is a big no-no, says Dr. Heidi Lobprise.
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American Association of Feline Practitioners revises declawing position
 By: Veterinary Practice News
The American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) has revised its previous 2015 position statement on declawing to strongly oppose onychectomy as an elective procedure.
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Bartonellosis-more than what the cat scratched in
 By: Jason Stull, VMD, PhD, Michelle Evason, DVM, DACVIM
Over the past three decades, the field of Bartonella research has grown substantially. For the good of dog, cat and human health, here’s the latest on these infectious bacteria.
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AAFP Cat Friendly Practice endorsements promote program
 By: Veterinary Practice News
The American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) has announced endorsements of the Cat Friendly Practice (CFP) Program by CATalyst Council, Cat Healthy, and the Association of Shelter Veterinarians.
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EQUINE NEWS
Vaccinating Horses Against Leptospirosis
 By: Kentucky Equine Research Staff
While not considered a core vaccine by the American Association of Equine Practitioners, vaccination against leptospirosis could benefit many horses, and omega-3 fatty acids can help a horse’s immune system respond maximally to such a vaccine.
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Feeding the Evacuated Horse
 By: Clair Thunes, PhD
We know we should make changes in our horse’s diets slowly, but when natural disasters occur that’s not always possible. The problem with natural disasters is their unpredictability.
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Blindfolding Horses: Help for Neurologic Diagnosis
 By: Kentucky Equine Research Staff
Equine researchers* recently suggested that blindfolding horses can be a powerful tool for veterinarians when differentiating between lameness and neurological diseases resulting in abnormal gaits.
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Beasts of emotional burden
 By:Ed Kane, PhD
The founders of Horses for Heroes’ Cowboy Up! program think a four-letter problem like PTSD calls for a four-legged solution.
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MISC. NEWS
September is Happy Cat Month
 By: Diagnostic Imaging Systems
September”s Happy Cat Month celebrates all of their contributions, and is here to remind us of the many ways to guarantee we have a frolicsome feline.
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Transparency & Practice Culture; Significant Return on Investment
 By: Thomas E. Catanzaro, DVM, MHA
Embracing transparency enables a practice to conform to market expectations while satisfying the demand for client/patient confidentiality. However, there’s a better reason to make this commitment.
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Equine Vet Techs-Great Practitioner Partners-Part II
 By: Diagnostic Imaging Systems
In our first installment, we spoke chiefly about the financial benefits a great equine vet technician can bring to the animal care practice. Let’s move on to the value that this position can bring to your skills, client relationships, and overall practice betterment.
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The pricing struggle: How high is too high for pet owners?
 By: Rebecca Brake, DVM, MBA, Michael Dicks, PhD
Our study suggests that when veterinary prices rise faster than the rate of inflation, consumers opt out of seeking services.
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