TOP NEWS

Court rules against TV veterinarian Dr. PolBy: Erica TricaricoHis attorney says popular celebrity vet will continue to challenge the Michigan veterinary board’s decisions.Read More

Veterinarians mobilize to treat Australian wildfire victimsBy: Ross KellyPractitioners at forefront of relief efforts, even as many suffer hardship
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American Humane calls for veterinary hero nominationsBy: dvm360.comThe Hero Veterinarian and Hero Veterinary Nurse Award winners will be featured on the Hallmark Channel in the fall.Read More

CANINE NEWS

VMX wrap-up: Feline allergies, obesity, bad reviews, and canine anxietyBy: Erica TricaricoYou may have missed VMX this year, but don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Here are some of the hot topics from this year’s conference.Read More
Pet travel compliance simplified with digital filing softwareBy: Veterinary Practice NewsPatterson Veterinary customers can now use GVL’s software platform to create and submit animal health certificates for pet travelRead More

Fleas: How to conquer these blood-feeding, egg-laying machinesBy: Kristi Reimer FenderDr. Michael Dryden discusses what it takes to eliminate flea infestations-and why residual speed of kill is what matters most.
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Dogs might be smarter than we thinkBy: Veterinary Practice NewsNew research shows untrained stray dogs are able to understand human cues, suggesting innate interpretation skills Read More




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FELINE NEWS

VMX 2020-Tips and tricks for managing feline allergiesBy: Joan Capuzzi Giresi, VMDDeveloping a successful treatment plan for common allergies in cats first requires an accurate diagnosis. A veterinary dermatologist provides diagnostic and treatment details to help you put a stop to the scratching.Read More
Alleviating pain and suffering central to AVMA euthanasia guideBy: Veterinary Practice NewsThe ninth edition of the guidelines features the latest research on how to deliver compassionate end-of-life care
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EQUINE NEWS

Researchers Assess Prevalence of European Parvovirus-HepatitisBy: Christa Leste-Lasserre, MA Study: Equine parvovirus-hepatitis, a virus causing fatal liver disease that spreads via vaccines and plasma, has a high prevalence in Germany and probably other European countries.Read More
Hyaluronic Acid for Healthy Horse Joints
By: Kentucky Equine Research StaffOral joint supplements often contain ingredients thought to be building blocks for articular tissues and fluids, such as glucosamine, chondroitin sulfate, and hyaluronic acid (HA).Read More

Winter Feeding: Keeping Horses in Good WeightBy: Kentucky Equine Research StaffOne of the key factors in determining whether or not your horse requires more feed involves frequent and precise assessment of body condition score (BCS).Read More
In The News: CoronavirusBy: Peter Timoney, MVB, MS, PhD, FRCVSIs equine coronavirus the same or similar to the disease currently making headlines for initially infecting people in China and other countries? Read More
MISC NEWS

Fear Free helps boost the bottom line, survey saysBy: Veterinary Practice NewsNinety-six percent of certified professionals say they would recommend the program to colleaguesRead More

‘Frozen’ iguanas dropping from trees in the Sunshine StateBy: Erica TricaricoIguanas are falling from the trees in South Florida, and unusually cold weather is to blame.
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