TOP NEWS

Trupanion fined $100,000 in Washington over sales tacticsBy: Edie LauPet insurer rewarded veterinary clinics for referrals
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Guide to veterinary recalls and adverse event reportingBy: Brendan HowardHere are the best resources for staying up-to-date on pet food and other recalls affecting veterinary practice. Plus, where and how to report product issues and adverse events with the right government agencies.Read More
The need for veterinary profession-wide data analyticsBy: Michael Dicks & Melissa MadduxDivining the all-important ‘why’ behind problems

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CANINE NEWS

Osteoarthritis in pets on the rise alongside obesity epidemicBy: Veterinary Practice NewsVeterinarians should advise clients of how to spot early signs of OA


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 Are vegan or vegetarian diets good for pets?

By: Brennen McKenzie, MA, MSc, VMD, cVMA
“Beliefs about the nutritional requirements of dogs and cats are often based on the notion that whatever wild canids and felids eat must be a “natural,” and thus, a healthy diet for our pets.”
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Are dogs better at detecting cancer ‘than advanced technology?’By: Maria CohutBecause dogs have an extremely sensitive sense of smell, researchers are increasingly interested in finding out whether they can detect disease.
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 Study identifies dog breeds, physical traits that pose highest risk of biting childrenBy: The Ohio State University Wexner Medical CenterWhile certain breeds are known to bite more frequently or cause more severe injuries, a new study finds the breed was unknown in about 60 percent of dog bite cases.
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FELINE NEWS

Trupanion names America’s 25 most cat-friendly citiesBy: Veterinary Practice NewsCat-lovers planning a move may want to consider a recent report from Trupanion and real estate brokerage Redfin.
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 Veterinary professionals, pet owners divided on pet food claimsBy: Veterinary Practice NewsClients need nutritional guidance and direction from animal health professionals
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EQUINE NEWS

Buttercups in Horse Pastures: Are They Dangerous?By: University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment Buttercups in horse pastures can cause some problems, but their acrid taste usually deters livestock from grazing. Here’s what to know.
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 Stifle Lameness: Don’t Take Shortcuts in DiagnosisBy: Kentucky Equine Research Staff

Veterinarians frequently start at the hoof and work their way up when trying to isolate the origin of a lameness, but in some instances, a veterinarian may be immediately suspicious of lameness higher in the limb.
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Diagnosing Arthritis in Horses with Acoustic EmissionsBy: Kentucky Equine Research StaffIn a recent study, veterinary researchers from Finland explored a novel method of imaging cartilage using acoustic emissions.
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 Sesamoid Injuries in Horses: Diagnosis, Treatment, and PreventionBy: Tracy GantzSesamoid injuries in horses can be difficult to repair and even catastrophic; here’s what can go wrong and how to prevent it from happening.
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MISC NEWS

The Importance of Calibration
By:Diagnostic Imaging Systems
The importance of regular calibration cannot be overstated. Many problems can be detected early and easily fixed when the machine is on a regular calibration schedule. Read More
Students to get hands-on experience through summer programBy: Veterinary Practice News
Boehringer Ingelheim Veterinary Scholars Program helps boost laboratory, research skillsRead More