12-20-17 Veterinary E-News Magazine

AVMA names keynote speaker for 2018 convention By: Veterinary Practice News Activist and entrepreneur to deliver ‘When Passion Meets Empowerment’ Read More

When nature gives you Zika virus…cure cancer with it! By: Jennifer Gaumnitz, Senior Content Specialist New research shows that Zika kills the kind of brain cancer cells that are hardest to treat. Read More

AVMA Economic Summit highlights veterinary income, job market By: Veterinary Practice News Real income is declining, starting salaries are increasing, employment is high, compassion satisfaction is low Read More

Veterinarian killed in plane crash during Fetch dvm360 By: dvm360.com staff Dr. Mike Zareski and another passenger unable to escape light craft after it hits private home in San Diego County. Read More

Tufts researchers find first genomic biomarkers in extracellular vesicles By: Veterinary Practice News Editors The research provides a greater understanding of myxomatous mitral valve disease and heart failure in dogs Read More

Unlucky leaky Lucy: When that Labrador’s gotta go gotta go right now By: Sarah J. Wooten, DVM This update on treating urethral incontinence in dogs calls for less frequent administration of PPA, the most common form of treatment. Read More

Causes of canine stomatitis By: John Lewis, VMD, FAVD, Dipl. AVDC What causes canine stomatitis? Sometimes we can’t pinpoint a specific cause, but similar to cats affected by stomatitis, many canine cases appear to be an aberrant response of the immune system to plaque that accumulates on the teeth. Read More

Vet saves dog bitten by coral snake By:Jessica Pineda Elvis still has plenty of No. 1 hits coming thanks to the veterinary team at BluePearl Veterinary Partners hospital in San Antonio, Texas. That’s because Elvis, a 7-year-old Cairn terrier, was bitten by a coral snake while playing outside. Read More

Researchers make breakthrough in feline infectious peritonitis trial By: dvm360.com staff The study, funded by Morris Animal Foundation, saw patients go into remission after antiviral treatment. Read More

Toxoplasmosis: How a cat parasite exploits immune cells to reach the brain By: Stockholm University Scientists have previously shown that a parasite from cats can infect people’s brain and affect our behaviour. Now, researchers at Stockholm University have discovered how the parasite takes control of our cells. Read More

Feeding PPID and IR Senior Horses By: Erica Larson, News Editor Although PPID is an endocrine disorder, with it comes many nutrition-related challenges, meaning a significant number of owners and managers must devise precise feeding plans to keep horses with PPID healthy and reduce the likelihood of complications. Read More

Electrolytes Encourage Horses to Drink During Winter By: Kentucky Equine Research Staff Horse owners use Restore SR and Restore Paste to help horses replenish electrolytes lost from sweating in the heat of summer. Lori Johnson, however, uses the salty flavor of these products to encourage her horses to drink when wintertime temperatures fluctuate in South Carolina. Read More

Bucked Shins: New Treatment May Provide Relief By: Kentucky Equine Research Staff Few treatment options for bucked shins exist outside of rest, administration of pain medications such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and, in some cases, shockwave therapy. Read More

EHV Confirmed in King County, Washington, Horse By: Erica Larson, News Editor  The Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC) reported Dec. 15 that a Washington state horse has tested positive for equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1). Read More

Olive Oil For Dogs By: Diagnostic Imaging Systems An awesome addition to your pooch’s diet, olive oil packs a nutritious one-two punch. Ever wonder why? Here are just a few reasons to share with your canine buddy. Read More

Hiring Winners – Hire for Attitude! By: Thomas E. Catanzaro, DVM, MHA This article will not discuss retention and attrition, but both MUST be eventually addressed if you hire people to be developed into practice winners. Read More

Why You Should Consider a Barn Cat By: Diagnostic Imaging Systems Have you seen stray cats hanging around the barn or home? Wish they’d go away? Don’t be so sure they can’t lend a helping paw. Read More

dvm360 readers: How would you answer this pet owner? By: dvm360.com staff This veterinary client longs to provide care for her pets, but her financial circumstances have taken a turn for the worse. What would your advice to her be? Read More

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