TOP NEWS

Regulators’ clarification of California veterinary drug counseling law falls short
By: VIN News StaffPosting by veterinary medical board leaves most questions unanswered
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FDA issues update on possible tie between grain-free diets and heart diseaseBy: dvm360.com staffIts investigation is ongoing and the agency hasn’t changed its recommendation to pet owners whose pets are not ill.Read More
Hill’s facing class-action lawsuit over excessive vitamin D levelsBy: Veterinary Practice NewsCanine consumption of excessive amounts of vitamin D is potentially fatal
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CANINE NEWS

Diet-related heart problem reported in 325 dogsBy: Edie LauFDA update summarizes investigative findings to date
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 ‘This is a calamity’: the surgeons keeping pugs and bulldogs aliveBy: Simon UsborneThey’re photogenic and popular on Instagram – but flat-faced dogs often endure serious breathing problems. Now, more and more are having surgery
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Which people foods are safe for dogs?

By: Beth Sissons
Dogs have a different digestive system from humans. This means that some foods that are safe for people can be harmful or even very dangerous for dogs.
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 Good dog? Bad dog? Their personalities can changeBy: Michigan State UniversityWhen dog-parents spend extra time scratching their dogs’ bellies, take their dogs out for long walks and games of fetch, or even when they feel constant frustration over their dogs’ naughty chewing habits, they are gradually shaping their dogs’ personalities.
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FELINE NEWS

Cat declawing ma soon be a thing of the past in CaliforniaBy: Veterinary Practice NewsA bill banning the declawing of cats has started making its way through the legislature
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 SAGE partners with San Francisco ophthalmology clinicsBy: Anissa Fritz, contributing writerVeterinarians will be able to optimize outcomes for ophthalmic emergencies and coordinate care for patients presenting with ocular manifestations of diseases
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EQUINE NEWS

Skin Funk in Horses: Omega-3s to the RescueBy: Kentucky Equine Research StaffWhen it comes to skin health of horses, every bump and bald patch, however mild or seemingly innocuous, should be examined closely and treated if necessary.
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 Are Frequent Joint Injections Safe for Horses?By: Erin Contino, DVM, Dipl. ACVSMR An owner’s physician is reluctant to give her joint injections too often, but her horse receives hock injections every six months. Is that frequency cause for concern? An equine sports medicine specialist responds.
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Bisphosphonates: A dense issue in equine veterinary careBy: Ed Kane, PhDA look at the use of this bone-modifying drug in horses and the concern for proper bone metabolism.
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 Equine Reproduction: A New Use for ColostrumBy: Kentucky Equine Research StaffColostrum can be added to semen extenders to improve a multitude of semen characteristics after semen samples have been frozen and then thawed.
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MISC NEWS

Letter to dvm360: More options for intestinal parasite controlBy: dvm360.com staffA reader responds to Dr. Gerhold’s January “Just Ask the Expert” column with suggestions.
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Old problems, new solutions: 4 products to streamline your veterinary practiceBy: dvm360.com staffYour old standbys might be slowing you down. Get a new perspective with these products from the dvm360 Marketplace.
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