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What Happens in Vegas: Innovations at WVC 2024
What happens in Vegas . . . needs to come home with you! That is, if you attended the 2024 Western Veterinary Conference (WVC) and learned about all the innovations happening in the Veterinary industry! Attendees at this year’s conference had plenty of opportunities...
Florida Passes Telemedicine VCPR Bill By the Margin of 153-0
There aren’t many issues where Florida and California agree, especially when legislatures in both states pass similar laws unanimously. Now we have one: virtual care and a telemedicine VCPR. That’s right, despite opposition from trade associations, on March 6, Florida...
The Kindness Renaissance: A Beacon of Hope for 2024
In a time when headlines frequently depict a world fraught with conflict and political unrest, there's a powerful, though quieter, movement slowly emerging from the shadows—a resurgence of kindness that boldly counters the prevailing stories of division. This rebirth...
Bridging the Gap: Finding Common Ground in Veterinary Medicine
In the unique ecosystem of Veterinary medicine, professionals from various roles collaborate to ensure the well-being of animals, from companion and exotic animals sharing our homes to livestock to those animals in laboratory, research, and zoological facilities. Each...
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue in Florence Launches Study to Save Dogs from Heartworm Disease
Source: ABC 15 News Lucky Dog Animal Rescue in Florence is spearheading a study to enhance accessibility to canine heartworm treatment for shelter animals. Collaborating with experts from the University of Florida's Shelter Medicine Program and the Toronto Humane...
Veterinary Research Offers Hope for Human Arthritis
Source: KTTN Researchers at Colorado State University are delving into the progression of osteoarthritis in horses to potentially aid humans with similar conditions arising from joint injuries. Dr. Lynn Pezzanite and her team aim to identify markers of osteoarthritis...
Why Do Birds Have Such Skinny Legs?
Source: SCI AM Bird legs appear disproportionately thin due to the body being mostly covered by feathers, creating a visual illusion. Birds, descendants of theropod dinosaurs, shifted their leg orientation and muscle distribution as they evolved for flight. Balancing...
California Bill Would Allow Veterinary Technicians to Neuter Cats
Source: VIN News Service A proposed bill in California aims to allow registered Veterinary technicians (RVTs) to neuter male domestic cats under direct veterinarian supervision. If passed, California would be the first state to permit such surgeries by RVTs....
Missouri Department of Agriculture Announces Updated Animal Exhibition Requirements
Source: KTTN The Missouri Department of Agriculture has introduced new animal health regulations for beef and swine exhibitors at fairs and exhibitions. Exhibitors are now required to provide a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) completed by an accredited...
If You Died Alone, Would Your Dog or Cat Eat You?
Source: Psychology Today This article explores the intriguing question of whether pets, particularly dogs and cats, would consume their deceased owners if left alone. It recounts anecdotes and sparse scientific data on the topic, noting historical references to dogs...
Innovative Screening Can Detect ‘Cancer Fingerprint’ in Dogs
Source: Virginia Tech News Researchers have developed a noninvasive urine test for early detection of cancer in dogs. The test, utilizing Raman spectroscopy, identifies unique molecular fingerprints of cancerous urine samples with over 90% accuracy. Unlike blood...
Petco and Nationwide Launch Co-Branded Pet Insurance
Source: Today's Veterinary Business Petco and Nationwide have partnered to offer customizable pet health insurance plans, aiming to make vet care more accessible. Plans cover various pets like dogs, cats, rabbits, ferrets, guinea pigs, birds, and reptiles, with...
UC to Test Poultry Health App
Source: FarmProgress The UC Cooperative Extension has developed a mobile app, UC Community Chicken, aimed at aiding backyard chicken owners and game fowl breeders in raising healthy poultry. To assess its effectiveness, the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine is...
CSU Researchers Say Canine Respiratory Illnesses Have Dropped Since Its Fall Peak
Source: CPR News In Colorado, a surge in respiratory illnesses among dogs peaked in December 2023 but has since declined, according to Veterinary researchers at Colorado State University (CSU). Veterinarians noticed more dogs with symptoms resembling kennel cough,...
How Watching TV Can Help Ophthalmologists Assess Canine Visual Stimulants
Source: dvm360 The University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine conducted a study to understand canine vision habits, aiming to find factors influencing dogs' interest in video content and to develop better ways to assess their vision. Led by Dr. Freya Mowat,...
10 Sweet Signs Your Dog Feels Safe With You, According to a Veterinarian
Source: Parade This article discusses the learning curve of becoming a first-time dog owner, emphasizing the importance of understanding your dog's behavior to ensure their well-being. It highlights signs that indicate your dog feels safe and secure in your presence,...
The (Very Very Weird) Reasons Cat Lick People
Source: The Science Focus Cats are renowned for their licking behavior, spending a significant portion of their waking hours grooming themselves. While licking serves various purposes for felines, including social bonding, the reasons behind why they lick humans...
Caring For Dehydrated Calves
Source: KSAL.com The Kansas State University Beef Cattle Institute emphasizes the importance of fluid intake for beef cattle suffering from gastrointestinal viruses, particularly scours affecting young calves. This condition, characterized by severe diarrhea leading...
Tyler Animal Clinic Shines Light on Impact of Dental Health on Pets’ Life Span
Source: KLTV The American Veterinary Medical Association warns that 70-80% of pets develop dental diseases by age three, often overlooked by owners. Dr. Seth Shirey, of Rose City Animal Clinic, stresses the significance of dental health, citing its gradual onset and...
Alaska’s First Veterinary Technician Degree Program is Coming to Mat-Su
Source: Anchorage Daily News Mat-Su College is launching Alaska's first Veterinary technician degree program to address the state's shortage of animal care workers. Scheduled to begin in September, the program aims to fill the gap in Veterinary technicians, a critical...
Veterinarians Remove Gear Shift Knob from Snake’s Stomach
Source: UPI Veterinarians in Maryland recently performed surgery on a rat snake after it swallowed a gear shift knob, mistaking it for food. The snake was brought to the Second Chance Wildlife Center with an unidentified object in its stomach. This situation isn't...
Miniature Dachshund Pup with a Broken Heart Saved After World-Leading Surgery
Source: Halifax Courier Little Lola, a miniature Dachshund, faced a critical situation at just 10 weeks old, suffering from heart failure due to a birth defect called patent ductus arteriosus (PDA). Rushed to Paragon Veterinary Referrals in Wakefield, she underwent...
Addressing Rural Veterinary Shortages is Essential to Maintaining Animal and Public Health
Source: The Hill Veterinarians have a crucial role in safeguarding the domestic and global food supply and ensuring the health and welfare of farm animals. However, rural communities face shortages of these veterinarians, endangering food security and animal welfare....
Research Finds Dachshunds Suffer More Herniated Discs
Source: VetSurgeon.org Research conducted at two CVS referral hospitals compared the incidence of thoracolumbar invertebral disc extrusions (IVDE) between Dachshunds and Basset Hounds. The study retrospectively analyzed the medical records of 188 Basset Hounds and 270...
Elanco Announces Sale of Aqua Business to Merck Animal Health for $1.3B
Source: Pet Age Elanco Animal Health Incorporated has agreed to sell its aqua business to Merck Animal Health for approximately $1.3 billion in cash, roughly 7.4 times the estimated 2023 revenue of the Elanco aqua business. This strategic move aims to allow Elanco to...