Cyclosporine treatment was associated with a significant reduction in serum Spec fPL concentrations
Chronic pancreatitis (CP) is a common disease in middle-aged to older cats. Cyclosporine has been suggested as an alternative treatment when other immunosuppressive treatments are insufficient or...
Results indicated that cystine uroliths dramatically increased in North America
To compare mineral types of naturally occurring uroliths in ferrets (Mustela putorius furo) from North America, Europe, and Asia and to identify potential risk factors associated with cystine...
Animal health biotechnology firm, Vetigenics, and pharmaceutical company division Merck & Co., Inc.’s Merch Animal Health. Out of the partnership, the two companies will seek to discover and create...
During the month of November, PetSmart Charities will focus adoption efforts on older animals. The pet adoption week, held November 8 through 14, will highlight older animals as great companions who...
CloserStill Media launched their first Vet Show in London in 2009 to provide a platform for veterinarians to discuss unique topics and share their experiences. The show was a huge success, and won...
Low serum folate concentrations were observed in some dogs with non-associative IMHA
Folate deficiency in people can occur in conditions causing increased demand, including haemolytic anaemia. This has not been investigated in dogs with non-associative immune-mediated haemolytic...
Nationwide insurance is supporting cancer research in pets as part of November’s national pet cancer awareness month. The program will include analysis of the pets and breeds at highest risk for...
Nimustine was well tolerated and showed clinical outcomes similar to lomustine in cats with lymphoma
Nimustine, similar to lomustine, is an alkylating agent from the nitrosourea family. There have been some reports regarding lomustine treatment for tumour-bearing cats. However, information regarding...
In an effort to aid pet owners in finding healthy food, the ASPCA has launched a shopping tool. The ASPCA’s has offered its “Shop with Your Heart Grocery List,” to find a list of products that...
PVAS and SCORFAD improved by ⩾50% in 61% and 88% of cats, respectively
The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy of a new therapeutic regimen of oclacitinib for the control of feline atopic skin syndrome (FASS) and to correlate plasma levels of this drug with...
A patient who regurgitates during anesthesia can suffer damaging complications such as aspiration pneumonia, rhinitis, and esophagitis.
Regurgitation is a potential complication in anesthetized patients. A patient who regurgitates under anesthesia can suffer damaging complications such as aspiration pneumonia, rhinitis, and...
To determine a milk withdrawal interval (WDI) to avoid violative residue contamination in the food supply
Flunixin is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug approved for use in cattle to manage pyrexia associated with bovine respiratory disease, mastitis, and endotoxemia. In the United States, no...
Nutritional company, Ultimate Pet Nutrition, has begun a 3-year sponsorship with nonprofit, Pets for Vets. The collaboration will allow for pets currently living in shelters to be matched with...
The proportion of resistance was higher than expected and supports the use of blood cultures in cases of suspected infection resulting in bacteremia
There is no consensus on obtaining blood cultures routinely in companion animals with suspected sepsis, and there is a paucity of evidence concerning their utility. The objectives of this...
All dogs showed a significant reduction in antibody titers for L. infantum, globulins and gamma globulins
Immunotherapeutic drugs, such as domperidone, have been shown to be promising treatments against canine leishmaniosis (CanL), but limited data are available. The aim of this pilot study (therapeutic,...
A study from the Technical University of Munich also found that cows, pigs and even agricultural crops are comfortable in the same thermal range.
Poultry and humans share similar preferences for temperature, according to recent research published in The Lancet Planetary Health. The study, which was carried out at the Technical University of...
The emphasis is on reviewing current and emerging modalities to reduce environmental exposure to cat allergens
Practical relevance: Human allergy to cats affects a substantial and growing proportion of the global population, and cat allergy is regarded as the third most common cause of human respiratory...
A new scholarship program that brings together Sovereign Nations Veterinary, the Banfield Foundation, and the IDEXX Foundation. The scholarship is named for SVN’s late founder, Dr. Eric Jayne, and...
Market research analysts, Allied Market Research, forecasts that the veterinary artificial reproduction market will be worth $2.22 billion in the next 9 years. The pricing marks a CAGR increase of...
Hookworms are one of the most common intestinal parasites affecting dogs, and Ancylostoma caninum is the principal species causing canine hookworm disease worldwide. In the United States,...
