12-7-17 Veterinary E-News Magazine

 

Study finds veterinary sterilization possibly safer than hysterectomy in women By: Veterinary Practice News A “stunning validation of the expertise and skill of spay/neuter veterinarians.” Read More

KSU researcher protects pigs against PRRS during reproduction By: Veterinary Practice News Mothers without the CD163 protein are resistant to the virus and give birth to healthy, normal piglets Read More

Banfield joins employer trend with offer to defray student debt By: Edie Lau Veterinary medicine’s largest private-practice owner, Banfield Pet Hospital, rolled out a pilot benefits offer today aimed at easing student debt, a burden affecting an estimated 2,600 or more of the 3,500 veterinarians the company employs. Read More

Squirrels and stroke treatment: What’s the connection? By: Honor Whiteman If you’re frustrated with ground squirrels digging up your plants, you might want to cut them some slack. Researchers reveal how these troublesome, yet lovable rodents could hold the key to treating stroke. Read More

Orofacial manifestations of lymphoma in pets By: John Lewis, VMD, FAVD, Dipl. AVDC While epitheliotropic T-cell lymphoma is rare, knowing what signs to look for can help you diagnose the disease before it becomes serious. Read More

Working with euthanasia-reluctant clients By: Don Vaughan When an animal begins to fail due to age or disease and its quality of life diminishes, the inevitable and unpleasant discussion about euthanasia may become necessary. Here are some suggestions on how to handle the unpleasant but necessary conversation. Read More

Your dog could help you live longer By: Honor Whiteman Dogs really are man’s best friend, according to a recent study revealing that our canine companions may reduce our risk of premature death by up to a third. Read More

Tufts professor seeking participants for canine behavior study By: dvm360.com staff Nicholas Dodman, co-founder of the Center for Canine Behavior Studies, aims to expand his research. Read More

Feline interstitial cystitis: It’s not about the bladder By: Sarah J. Wooten, DVM Inappropriate urination, straining, hematuria, loss of appetite, hiding. You want to blame the bladder, but it may just be collateral damage – an innocent victim of stress and a hyperexcitable nervous system. Read More

Commentary: It’s time for veterinarians to stop multilating cats’ feet By: Robin Downing, DVM, DAAPM, DACVSMR, CVPP, CCRP, CVA, MS Declawing is a barbaric procedure that violates bioethical principles and sets feline patients on a path to chronic maladaptive pain. Read More

2017 Agriculture Census Gets UnderwayBy: American Horse Council The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service has started mailing the 2017 Census of Agriculture to America’s horse farms. The American Horse Council (AHC) encourages all qualified operations to participate and be counted. Read More

New Approach to Equine Asthma Treatment By: Kentucky Equine Research Staff For horse owners, effectively managing equine asthma continues to be rife with frustration. Everyday management practices make avoidance of allergens next to impossible, according to one group of researchers*, and long-term treatment with medication comes with adverse side effects. Read More

Starch in Horse Diets By: Kristen M. Janicki, MS, PAS Starch is a highly digestible energy form and can provide energy needed for exercise, growth, metabolism, and other equine life functions. However, when fed improperly, this nonstructural carbohydrate can be detrimental to your horse’s health. Read More

Antianxiety Supplements: Do They Work In Horses? By: Kentucky Equine Research Staff  Horses engage in a variety of recreational and competitive pursuits, many of which require them to be quiet and nonreactive to diverse. In an effort to quell anxiety and to induce tractability, horse owners often use nutraceutical products, even though evidence of effectiveness is in short supply. Read More

How do top practices increase profitability? By: Phil Zeltzman, DVM, DACVS, CVJ, Fear Free Certified Solutions to declining patient visits, stagnating veterinary salaries, and debt Read More

When doctors put technicians on trial By: Jeremy Campfield, DVM In the latest installment of “Old School, New School,” we ask the question: Where’s the line between appropriately righteous indignation about pet owners’ choices and getting really judgy about those choices? Dr. Codger and Dr. Greenskin seem to differ. Where do you fall? Read More

Horse Rescue – Start a Successful Sanctuary By: Diagnostic Imaging Systems Rescuing horses is unlike rescuing dogs, cats, and other typical pets. Often, these animals are saved when they are given away for free, or abandoned. Conversely, horses are often saved from the road to the slaughterhouse or purchased at auctions attended by meat buyers. Read More

Things Your Vet Won’t Tell You By: Diagnostic Imaging Systems We asked a few of our favorite veterinarians and vet technicians to share their pet vet tips. Read what they have to say and learn how you can save time and money. Read More

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