09-06-18 Veterinary E-News Magazine

FDA releases new vet resource for prescribing opioids By: Veterinary Practice News The initiative is in response to the rising epidemic of opioid abuse by pet owners Read More

AVMA offers new veterinary team development resource By: Veterinary Practice News Provides step-by-step instructions for running a variety of team-based challenges and fun competitions at work Read More

California OKs bill to let veterinarians discuss cannabis By: Edie Lau First-of-its-kind legislation on path to governor’s desk Read More

How revised tax code treats veterinary practices, part II By: Raphael Moore Highlights of IRS proposal on pass-through deductions Read More

Unconventional dog foods suspected in heart disease By: Edie Lau Investigators scrutinize grain-free kibble with exotic proteins Read More

Exposing the ‘untamed wilderness’ of genetic testing for pets By: dvm360.com staff In a recent commentary, Drs. Lisa Moses, Steven Niemi and Elinor Karlsson offer causes for concern and advice for regulation. Read More

Six euthanasia trends you didn’t know about By: Dani McVety, DVM Pets are family, and whether you’re walking a veterinary client through their first euthanasia or their fifth, these are the most important things to keep in mind. Read More

Claw counseling By: Kelly A. St-Denis, MSc, DVM, DABVP With attitudes toward declawing changing, veterinarians need to keep current about the practice to help clients manage their pets’ scratching behavior Read More

WNV in Idaho Horses: Fourth Case of 2018 Confirmed By: Erica Larson An unvaccinated 2-year-old Quarter Horse filly showed an onset of clinical signs on Aug. 27, including facial and muscle fasciculations (twitching) and Grade 2/5 ataxia (incoordination) in all four limbs. Read More

NSAID Safety in Horses By: Kentucky Equine Research Staff From fevers to wounds, from colic to laminitis, NSAIDs remain a go-to medication today, but even the most helpful anodynes have limitations. Read More

FDA warns veterinarians of risks associated with altrenogest exposure By: dvm360.com staff Equine, swine products used to regulate estrus may cause reproductive disorders in people. Read More

EIA Exposure in Wyoming Horses: Nine Premises Quarantined By: Erica Larson The Wyoming Livestock Board quarantined the additional premises after resident equids were exposed to a Colorado horse that ultimately tested positive for EIA. Read More

dvm360 Leadership Challenge: Cyberbullying By: dvm360.com staff In this series, experts share tools and plans to help avoid internet rampages, deal with them when they crop up, and help make veterinarians and veterinary team members more resilient when people go on the verbal attack. Read More

Animal Holidays – September 2018 By: Diagnostic Imaging Systems Here’s a list of animal holidays happening this month. Read More

 

Colorado VMA Convention September 20-23

Southwest VMA Symposium September 20-23

Wild West Veterinary Conference October3-7