Companion animals

25 January 2023

Puerto Rican pup healthy thanks to minimally invasive heart procedure at Colorado State U

By Lauren Mingus, CSU

Dr. Brian Scansen, veterinary cardiologist, recently performed a rare cardiac procedure on a nine-month-old pup at the Colorado State University James L. Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital.

25 January 2023

Anivive wins Best Animal Health Company by S&P Global

Anivive, a startup, joins a list of past recipients that include Zoetis, Merck and IDEXX, according to a news release. 

24 January 2023

Effectiveness of a modified protocol for the medical treatment of feline pyometra

The aim of this study was to report the effectiveness, in the feline species, of a modified aglepristone administration protocol.

23 January 2023

The science behind osteoarthritis pain in pets

Zoetis veterinary experts discuss Solensia, an injectable monoclonal antibody therapy for the control of feline OA pain

Zoetis veterinary experts discussed Solensia, an injectable monoclonal antibody therapy for the control of feline OA pain, at VMX 2023. 

23 January 2023

AmeriVet Veterinary Partners wins gold in 12th annual Best in Biz Awards

The awards program had more than 700 entries from public and private companies in the U.S. and Canada.

22 January 2023

Canine and feline P-glycoprotein deficiency

Researchers discuss P-glycoprotein's role in drug disposition and how it impacts drug selection and dosing in dogs and cats.

21 January 2023

Ultrasound features of focal pancreatic lesions in cats

The aim of this study was to describe the B-mode ultrasound and contrast-enhanced ultrasound features of focal pancreatic lesions in cats. ...

20 January 2023

Animal welfare orgs commend Gov. Hochul for signing bill to end retail sale of dogs, cats, rabbits

ASPCA's Matt Bershadker said that the new law is a historic win for New York's animals, consumers and communities. 

19 January 2023

Effects of subcutaneous buprenorphine injections in New Zealand white rabbits

Buprenorphine is a common analgesic administered to rabbits and high concentration formulations can reduce handling stress without sacrificing pain relief. 

19 January 2023

The diagnostic utility of hypophosphatemia in dogs with generalized tonic-clonic seizures

Transient hypophosphatemia is often detected in humans following generalized tonic-clonic seizures (GTCS), and serum phosphorus concentration (sPi) serves as a marker to differentiate GTCS from...

18 January 2023

Veterinary social media tips to engage clients

Your social media accounts can increase your revenue, help you develop stronger relationships with pet owners, and save you valuable time.

18 January 2023

Shepherd Veterinary Software releases first-ever Emotional Medical Record workflow in collaboration with Fear Free

Shepherd is currently the only practice management software that successfully integrates with Fear Free certified practice standards. 

18 January 2023

Digital transformation, consolidation in veterinary medicine: ‘The next three to five years are pivotal’

By Mary Guiden and Alex Koffler

Scott Goodsir-Smyth, vice president of growth at Nordhealth, discusses veterinary industry trends, including consolidation of practices.  

17 January 2023

Leptospira spp. prevalence in cats from southern Italy

Antibodies against Leptospira spp. were detected in 15.3% of cats

Leptospirosis is a worldwide zoonotic disease, but feline leptospirosis is rarely reported. This study aimed to investigate Leptospira spp.

16 January 2023

Animal Dermatology Group congratulates newest ACVD diplomates

New diplomates are specialists in the diagnosis and treatment of chronic dermatological conditions, including benign and malignant disorders of the skin, hair, ears and nails in animals.