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08 February 2023

Kia America supports more than 22,000 pet adoptions

Launched in February 2022 as part of Kia's Super Bowl ad starring "Robo Dog," Kia's $500,000 donation helped cover adoption costs.

07 February 2023

Incidence of gastroesophageal reflux in dogs undergoing general anesthesia

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of premedication medications on the incidence of gastroesophageal reflux in anesthetized dogs. 

06 February 2023

AAHA unveils 2023 senior care guidelines for dogs, cats

New guidelines from the American Association of Animal Hospitals delve into key aspects to improve pets’ quality of life and educate owners that aging is not a disease.

05 February 2023

Clinical significance of heart murmurs detected on cardiac auscultation in cats

 The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and clinical significance of murmurs detected during physical examination in cats.

04 February 2023

Outcome of dogs with primary immune-mediated polyarthritis

Relapse of clinical signs reported in 53% of dogs

Ninety-five percent of the dogs responded favorably to therapy although researchers noted that death was attributed to immune-mediated polyarthritis in 19% of...

03 February 2023

February is National Pet Dental Health Month

February is a perfect time to remind pet parents that furry friends can’t carry a toothbrush around for daily cleaning.

02 February 2023

Treatment of canine chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus with oclacitinib

The aim of this study was to report the efficacy and safety of oral oclacitinib for the treatment of canine CCLE variants.

01 February 2023

New pill treats diabetic cats without daily insulin shots

Story by Jonel Aleccia, Associated Press

Research shows that owners put down 1 in 10 cats with a new diabetes diagnosis. 

01 February 2023

VCA Charities campaign brings joy to shelter partners, pets, pet parents

The organization's holiday campaign cleared shelter wish lists, covered adoption costs and funded veterinary care in support of adoption readiness.

31 January 2023

Feline oral squamous cell carcinoma

Authors of this study provide a critical review about the potential etiologic factors of FOSCC, considering publications between 2000 and 2022.

30 January 2023

AnimalBiome releases groundbreaking gut health study in domestic cats

Results of the study included an analysis of how different environmental influences impact the gut health of cats.

30 January 2023

Global pet diabetes care market to reach $2.8B by 2027

The increasing number of pet parents who are aware of the overall health of pets and routinely seek veterinary services are creating a positive outlook for the market. 

28 January 2023

Clinical and MRI features, pathological findings of spinal lymphoma in 27 cats

The study describes the clinical and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) features and pathological studies of spinal lymphoma in 27 cats.

26 January 2023

Surgical description of ultrasound-guided minimally invasive parathyroidectomy in dogs

Minimally invasive parathyroidectomy was associated with a low morbidity and led to favorable outcomes in 44 of 45 dogs in this study.

25 January 2023

Study reveals veterinarians are not being proactive with OA

Just 11% of veterinarians discuss joint problems in healthy dogs, according to pet owners

More than half, or 51 percent, of dog owners who participated in the study said their veterinarian had never talked to them about arthritis or other joint ...