02-15-17 Veterinary E-News Magazine

What happens to taxes under Trump? By: Tom McFerson, CPA, ABV Everybody will be affected: the well-off as well as the nation’s veterinary practice owners and just about every tax-paying American. Here’s our guess in President Trump’s first month of office on the future of Uncle Sam’s revenue. Read More

Humane Society challenging USDA over records removal By: dvm360.com staff The Humane Society of the United States has taken the first steps to challenge the U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service’s decision to remove records from its website that pertain to the the Animal Welfare Act and the Horse Protection Act. Read More

National Love Your Pet Day By: Diagnostic Imaging Systems This unofficial holiday is an excuse (as if you need one) to give extra attention to your pets. It’s a great day to focus on that special connection between animals and humans. Read More

USDE seeks input on Public Service Loan Forgiveness By: Jennifer Fiala A Feb. 7 blog post by the American Veterinary Medical Association urges veterinarians to ‘speak up’ on how the agency can increase borrowers’ understanding of the program and make it more user friendly. Read More

Canine cancer drug loses conditional FDA approval By: dvm360.com staff The drug Paccal Vet-CA1-to treat mammary and squamous cell carcinomas-was withdrawn at the manufacturer’s request. Read More

How to Spot Signs of Oral Pain in Your Pet Patients By:John Lewis, VMD, FAVD, DIPL. AVDC Since pets can’t talk about their toothaches, it’s up to us veterinarians to know what to look for. Read More

Dogs on Marijuana: Not Cool By: Andy Newman A.S.P.C.A.’s national animal poison control center saw a 144 percent increase in pet marijuana overdose calls from 2010 to 2015. Read More

Britain: 94 percent of dogs now microchipped By: Rosette Royale Less than a year since Great Britain mandated that all dogs be microchipped, British officials say the law has met with near-universal compliance. Read More

Journal Scan: Help for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in cats By: Michael Nappier, DVM, DABVP MYK-461 shows promise as a novel veterinary approach to treating the disease at a molecular level. Read More

How to Talk About End-of-Life Care for Pets By: Jim Humphries, DVM, CVJ When talking to pet owners about end-of-life care, look beyond the patient’s medical condition. Read More

Cats, dogs teaming up is best way to keep rodents away By: University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Cats and dogs may be longtime enemies, but when teamed up, they keep rodents away, a new study concludes. Read More

Kitty Enrichment is Good for Everyone By: Adrea Keeping your cat both mentally and physically active is as important as making sure they are microchipped, have a good diet, and get to the veterinarian for regular visits. Read More

Arizona animal massage therapists win lawsuit against veterinary board By: dvm360.com staff Licensure is no longer a requirement to practice animal massage in the state. Read More

Paint-On Aseptic Skin Prep Easy, Effective, Cost-Efficient By: Alexandra Beckstett, The Horse Managing Editor Aseptic skin preparation is extremely important for veterinary procedures ranging from simple catheter insertions to complex surgeries. Read More

Meconium aspiration syndrome in foals By: Ed Kane, PhD When a foal becomes hypoxic in utero, a vicious cycle can ensue. Here’s a look at meconium aspiration syndrome prevalence and treatment in foals, as well as learnings from other species. Read More

University of Illinois Adds Farrier Service By: Edited Press Release The University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine recently announced that it is in the process of acquiring both Middlefork Forge, a farrier practice formerly located in Collison, Illinois, and the Midwest Horseshoeing School, located in Divernon, Illinois. Read More

13 Ways to Text Your Veterinary Clients By: Wendy S. Myers Using texts is a good way to confirm appointments or alerting pet owners about recalls, upcoming events and more. Read More

Childhood pets surpass siblings for relationship satisfaction By: Honor Whiteman Dogs are often referred to as “man’s best friend,” and according to new research, this statement is especially true in childhood. Studies have found that children may have a less conflicting, more satisfying relationship with the family pet than with their siblings. Read More

Abrupt Heritage College closure strands vet tech students By: Edie Lau Heritage dismantled its website, leaving only a home page with a statement that the 30-year-old institution was closing permanently. Read More

Appropriate Pricing By: Thomas E. Catanzaro, DVM, MHA There is a delicate balance between the fee you need to charge for your products and services, and the fee that people are willing to pay for them. Read More