Covering industry trends and breaking news, innovative new research and technology, and legislative updates, AAHA’s NEWStat blog and weekly e-newsletter keep a finger on the pulse of current events that matter to the veterinary community.
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Tony McReynolds, editor of NEWStat, on this week's stories
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How to close your hospital (temporarily) due to COVID
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July 2, 2020AAHA’s president-elect thanks a veteran for his service—with a service dog
Plenty of veterinarians play matchmaker by putting dogs together with good people. But for Pam Nichols, making the perfect match came about in an... -
July 2, 2020
How to properly log and dispose of expired controlled substances
Comprehensive controlled substance recordkeeping is the backbone of DEA compliance, and the DEA wants to see that your practice is tracking the ful... -
July 2, 2020
How to close your hospital (temporarily) due to COVID
Say you have to close because COVID's breached your hospital. What’s your plan? -
July 2, 2020
CSU veterinary students need your help with COVID-19 research
Researchers need your help to find out how COVID-19 is impacting pet care for at-risk pet owners. And they’re willing to compensate you. To a point. -
July 2, 2020
FDA approves generic version of topical parasiticide for cats
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Vetoquinol USA’s Imoxi Topical Solution for Cats. -
July 2, 2020
Weekly News Roundup 6/26 to 7/2
This week: Vaccinating wildlife may reduce threat of zoonotic disease, and the AKC recognizes a rare dog breed. Plus, why do fireworks freak out so... -
July 1, 2020
Be a diet detective: Incorporate a diet history into your exam routine
Half of all cats in the United States do not receive regular veterinary care. Take advantage of Take Your Cat to the Vet Day on August 22 to... -
July 1, 2020
Pet diabetes and the role of insulin pens
Diabetes mellitus is a common endocrinopathy in both dogs and cats. Though mechanistically different, the disease in both species typically require... -
June 30, 2020
Helping pets cope with the fireworks pandemic
Americans aren’t limiting their Fourth of July fireworks to the holiday weekend. And that’s a real problem for pets. -
June 30, 2020
Cleaning product misuse doubles Pet Poison Helpline calls
Pets have been indirect victims of increased household chemical use. The Pet Poison Helpline reports a 100% increase in calls about the misuse of... -
June 25, 2020
When the going gets tough, veterinary teams get nimble
“We’re not a profession that does a good job at rapid change, but almost overnight we completely changed how we practice medicine.” -
June 25, 2020
Training dogs to sniff COVID-19 in . . . armpits?
SARS-CoV-2 is transmitted person-to-person through respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes. But what other bodily fluids mig... -
June 25, 2020
How much should we blame the pandemic for the behavior of naughty pups?
One veterinarian at an AAHA-accredited hospital was recently bitten by a five-month-old Labrador. She attributes it—at least in part—to the pandemi... -
June 25, 2020
Weekly News Roundup 6/19 to 6/25
This week: Big changes in veterinary school classrooms this fall, walking benefits shelter dogs and veterans alike, and juggling kids and work duri... -
June 23, 2020
Create a powerful online presence with these free tools
Research shows that pet owners rely heavily on the internet to help them evaluate and choose veterinary care providers. Every practice needs an... -
June 18, 2020
Too busy? Hospitals’ advice on how to slow down and keep staff sane
Need to moment to catch your breath? Your colleagues talk about what's working for them. -
June 18, 2020
Cats can be coronavirus carriers—for other cats
Cats with SARS-CoV-2 can give it to other cats. That’s according to researchers who infected cats with SARS-CoV-2 to see what would happen when... -
June 18, 2020
TRENDS IN YOUR INBOX: Cultural Revolution—Building a Positive Culture with Positive Leadership
In positive cultures, people are engaged, driven by purpose, and full of enthusiasm. These cultures have low turnover rates, low burnout rates, hig... -
June 18, 2020
Maximize efficiency with a weight protocol for controlled substances
In human healthcare, weighing is the norm for controlled substance management. Is a weight protocol worth considering for the veterinary community?... -
June 18, 2020
Weekly News Roundup 6/12 to 6/18
This week: Coronaviruses are extremely widespread in the wildlife trade, postal workers are getting along better with dogs, and a celebrity street... -
June 17, 2020
DOGPARCS study shows parasites are common in recreational canine sites
What has been suspected to be true about dog parks and parasite risks has been quantified. This study assessed the prevalence of these infections i... -
June 15, 2020
Trends magazine call for photos: Tech-ing through the pandemic
Greetings, technicians! For this year's [email protected] photospread, we’re asking for your best photos of “Tech-ing Through the Pandemic.” Interpret... -
June 11, 2020
Committing to antiracism in the veterinary profession
Black lives matter. As worldwide protests focus long-overdue attention on systemic racism in the wake of the murders of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna... -
June 11, 2020
Coming in from the curb: When (and how) to let clients back inside
As states continue to relax social distancing requirements across the country, many clients are anxious to get back in the exam room with their pet... -
June 11, 2020
PPP update: How it’s changed and what those changes mean for you
With a stroke of the president’s pen, the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act brought desperately needed reform to well-meaning financial... -
June 11, 2020
Weekly News Roundup 6/5 to 6/11
This week: Frank talk about racial discrimination, the USDA beefs up guidelines for dog sellers, and pet ambulance in name only. -
June 10, 2020
Boost your online client engagement with these free tools
The internet has become an indispensable tool for pet owners looking to evaluate and choose veterinary care providers. Now, more than ever, your... -
June 9, 2020
You’ve got pee-mail—and it’s COVID test results
Kössi and Lucky knew the people had COVID-19 before the people did. More remarkably, they knew before the people even began to show symptoms. -
June 4, 2020
“Survival mode”: Stress in the time of corona
In a profession predisposed to problems of burnout and compassion fatigue, the extra stress involved in seeing patients during a pandemic can be... -
June 4, 2020
They cancelled your favorite conference. So what are you going to do about CE?
How much have CE requirements changed due to the pandemic? -
June 4, 2020
Weekly News Roundup 5/29 to 6/4
This week: A new cat virus discovered in Vancouver, snake-bit cats do better than snake-bit dogs, and scientists can now test dolphins and sea... -
June 3, 2020
First dog in the US tests positive for SARS-CoV-2
If that headline gives you déjà vu (“Didn’t the first dog in the US already test positive for SARS-CoV-2? Like, a month ago?”), you’re probably... -
June 1, 2020
Early indicator: Visits per year have a greater impact on revenue per patient than higher ACT
While there are many schools of thought on the best way to increase veterinary practice revenue, initial findings from a new statistical model... -
June 1, 2020
Prepared to keep caring with healthy cost conversations
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), economic uncertainty and concerns about cost of care are now the focus for many of your clients. Being proactive... -
June 1, 2020
Year-round client satisfaction and flea and tick prevention: What’s the connection?
Most veterinarians recommend year-round flea and tick prevention for dogs and cats due to the high prevalence of fleas and ticks and related... -
May 28, 2020
“Slammed. Tired. Grateful”: Veterinary caseloads during a pandemic
Veterinary practices have been busier in the past couple of weeks than many in the profession had predicted. So NEWStat took an informal sampling o... -
May 28, 2020
Weekly News Roundup 5/22 to 5/28
This week: Treating COVID-19 in people with a drug developed for cats, seizure-prone dogs may have tells, and London cat’s evening stroll ends with... -
May 28, 2020
COVID’s effect on the human-animal bond
There’s no question that stay-at-home orders have impacted pets and their owners. Now, a new survey from Banfield Pet Hospital reveals how, and to... -
May 27, 2020
Veterinarian lawmakers propose increased scrutiny of imported dogs
More than one million dogs are imported into the United States each year. Most are healthy, but some are not. And the number of unhealthy ones is... -
May 26, 2020
How HR is writing the book on coronavius
In this story, human resources consultant Jason Averbook discusses three normal personnel processes—onboarding, performance, and governance—and... -
May 21, 2020
It’s (weirdly) a good time to hire
It might seem counterintuitive, but the current pandemic could be your chance to snag the perfect employee. Human resources specialist and author... -
May 21, 2020
Businesses are opening. How to stay safe—and successful
As stay-at-home orders ease and social distancing policies begin to relax, hospitals need to figure out which strategies to keep and which ones to... -
May 21, 2020
Weekly News Roundup 5/15 to 5/21
This week: More dogs are being trained to sniff out COVID-19, new veterinary schools are determined to open despite the pandemic, and driving with ... -
May 21, 2020
Free webinar: Coming back from COVID
Learn how your practice can survive and thrive in these unprecedented times during a free webinar, Coming Back from COVID: How to Ensure Your... -
May 21, 2020
Development of a Training Program for Law Enforcement K9 Handlers to Administer Naloxone
Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association free article: As the opioid epidemic continues across the United States, law enforcement K9s... -
May 21, 2020
Strategies for bringing back clients, finances, and production postpandemic
As stay-at-home orders ease and social distancing policies begin to relax, hospitals need to figure out how to recover lost patients, finances, and... -
May 15, 2020
Pet scams are alive and well and now come with a coronavirus twist
Stay-at-home restrictions aren’t slowing down pet scammers much. In fact, they’re helping. -
May 14, 2020
COVID-19 leaves hundreds of veterinary school grads unlicensed, unemployed, and unable to pay back student loans
More than 600 veterinary school graduates from the Class of 2020 have no idea when they’ll be able to start work or start repaying their student... -
May 14, 2020
How to safely reopen your hospital
Back in the early days of the pandemic, people talked about the future in terms of “when things get back to normal.” Not anymore. Now they talk in... -
May 14, 2020
Weekly News Roundup 5/8 to 5/14
This week: Adolescent dogs and adolescent teens have similar problems, the fate of pets left behind when COVID-19 takes their owners, and cat video... -
May 13, 2020
As people return to work, those who adopted a dog during the pandemic could be in for a rude surprise
People are preparing to go back to work, but their new pets most likely won’t be going with them. And those who adopted a pet during lockdown could... -
May 13, 2020
A plethora of pandemic pet adoptions? Maybe not so much . . .
Pandemic-related pet adoptions are definitely up in the US . . . but maybe not as much as some news reports suggest. -
May 7, 2020
Leading diagnostic labs say testing delays are possible for some feline samples
Those two cats who tested positive for COVID-19 in New York State last month may have thrown a wrench in lab-test turnaround time for all the other... -
May 7, 2020
From curbside to inside: Strategies for the beginning of back to normal
Things are a long way from being anywhere near back to normal , but with many states starting to relax stay-at-home orders and allowing businesses ... -
May 7, 2020
Weekly News Roundup 5/1 to 5/7
This week: The AVMA names this year’s Bustad Companion Animal Veterinarian of the Year, social distancing is good for animals in the wild, and what... -
May 7, 2020
Dogs are being trained to sniff out COVID-19. But who will test the testers?
Researchers are training dogs to detect SARS-CoV-2 in humans. But the CDC says we’re supposed to practice social distancing with dogs . . . to keep... -
May 6, 2020
TRENDS IN YOUR INBOX: Marketing Connected Care—Get Clients On Board Now to Keep Them Coming Back
Each month in NEWStat , we highlight an article from the upcoming issue of Trends magazine. Although telehealth and virtual care are now on client... -
May 5, 2020
Reframing fears during the COVID-19 uncertainties
Brian Pennie reprises the circle tool from Steven Covey’s 7 Habits of Highly Effective People for us. Here are a few of his statements from the... -
May 4, 2020
COVID-19: A view from abroad
The COVID-19 pandemic looks pretty grim for veterinarians here in North America. But how does it look to your colleagues around the world facing th... -
May 1, 2020
Current medical treatment of primary urethral sphincter mechanism incompetence (AKA Spay incontinence/USMI)
Primary sphincter mechanism incompetence (USMI or spay incontinence) is a form of incontinence which typically occurs in adult, spayed female dogs... -
May 1, 2020
Kick start your savings plan
If you’re like many veterinarians, you have strong discipline in how you treat your patients and manage your practice and personal career. It is... -
May 1, 2020
Prepared to keep caring in uncertain times
As the situation with COVID-19 (coronavirus) continues to evolve, it may feel like a roller coaster as you work to add precautionary measures and... -
May 1, 2020
Dog parks: Where pets, people, and parasites collide
Across the United States, dog parks have increased in number by 74% over the past 11 years (Trust for Public Land, 2019), and the number of pet dog... -
April 30, 2020
Weekly News Roundup 4/24 to 4/30
This week: A pre-existing antiviral drug may help COVID-19 patients recover faster, the pandemic could lead to a pet baby boom, and you should neve... -
April 30, 2020
Why a dog testing positive for SARS-CoV-2 in the US isn’t necessarily a bad thing
A pet dog in North Carolina is believed to be the first dog in the US to have tested positive for the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Here's why that's not... -
April 30, 2020
Tips for making curbside check-ins safer (and easier) for everyone
Although some states are preparing to relax social distancing guidelines, curbside check-ins are likely to continue for most hospitals for some tim... -
April 30, 2020
The CDC now recommends social distancing for pets
The CDC and the USDA announced last week the first confirmed cases of SARS-CoV-2 infection in two pet cats in New York State. In the wake of that... -
April 28, 2020
Free retrovirus toolkit now available
Do you have the bandwidth for another feline virus? How about two Because while SARS-CoV-2 is the new kid on the block, FeLV and FIV haven’t gone... -
April 23, 2020
Small businesses get a second chance at relief loans
If you didn’t secure a piece of the billions of dollars in pandemic-related money slated to go to US small businesses, you’ll get another chance in... -
April 23, 2020
In the midst of a national tragedy, a small glimmer of good news
When Jennifer McKay, DVM, began working to save the small dog’s life, she had no idea she belonged to a friend of hers. A friend who had already lo... -
April 23, 2020
Weekly News Roundup 4/17 to 4/23
This week: Dogs could suffer when quarantine ends, there are roadblocks in the way of finding a coronavirus vaccine, and a rare species of dog figh... -
April 23, 2020
American Heartworm Society releases 2019 Heartworm Incidence Survey and map
This week, the American Heartworm Society (AHS) published the results of the 2019 AHS Heartworm Incidence Survey and unveiled a new heartworm... -
April 22, 2020
Confirmation of COVID-19 in two pet cats in New York raises new concerns
Yes, cats can catch it. The CDC and the USDA today announced the first confirmed cases of SARS-CoV-2 infection in two pet cats in New York state.... -
April 22, 2020
New NIH study: How to sanitize N95 masks for reuse
If you’re lucky enough to have a stash of N95 respirators, a new study from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) can help you extend their life,... -
April 22, 2020
Managing COVID-19 podcast: Facing challenges and discovering opportunities in the midst of chaos
How are you and your team working through today’s unforeseen challenges? If you’re feeling stressed, that’s no surprise. “Ambiguity and uncertainty... -
April 21, 2020
Adjust inventory to account for supply chain disruptions
The COVID-19 situation is stressing various supply chains. Adjustments to inventory management, especially for SKUs needed for caring for animals,... -
April 21, 2020
Removing PPE the right way: Do you know how to doff?
As many as half of human healthcare workers don’t remove personal protective equipment (PPE) correctly, according to a 2015 study from the Universi... -
April 21, 2020
COVID-19 test for pets now available to veterinarians
That tiger in the Bronx Zoo has a lot of pet owners worried that maybe their pets can catch COVID-19 after all. Now IDEXX Laboratories is rolling o... -
April 16, 2020
Weekly News Roundup 4/10 to 4/16
This week: The lab animals most likely to lead to a coronavirus vaccine, and why you shouldn’t believe everything you hear about stray dogs and... -
April 16, 2020
New COVID-19 employer survey: See how your hospital’s handling of the pandemic stacks up
Millions of Americans are working from home—or aren't working—as a result of the pandemic. Here's what their employers are doing about it. -
April 16, 2020
The PPP is out of money. Now what?
Ironically, the Paycheck Protection Program ran out of money on April 15. What’s next for veterinarians? -
April 16, 2020
AAHA releases interim vaccination considerations for dogs and cats
Most people know that the Veterinarian’s Oath focuses on caring for animals and protecting animal welfare. But there is also a very important line ... -
April 15, 2020
What one AAHA-accredited practice wishes they could tell their clients
A veterinarian writes an imaginary "memo to clients," inspired by the incredible patience, indomitable good cheer, and flat-out fortitude of her... -
April 15, 2020
Veterinarians and COVID-19 in Canada
Canada has 200 AAHA-accredited hospitals. Canada also has Covid-19: 27,540 confirmed cases as of April 15, and just under 1,000 deaths. How are you... -
April 15, 2020
SBA loans: The money problem
There are more than 30 million small businesses in the US. As of late last week, some 70% of them tried to apply for an emergency loan through the... -
April 14, 2020
North Royalton takes a monstrous approach to COVID-19
What do you do when COVID-19 divides your tightly knit team? The team at AAHA-accredited North Royalton Animal Hospital is taking monstrous measure... -
April 9, 2020
Weekly News Roundup 4/3 to 4/9
This week: More veterinary colleges go online, glimmers of hope on the COVID-19 vaccine front, and pet fostering gets popular as people stay home -
April 9, 2020
Can animals catch COVID-19? Probably not. But then along came a tiger . . .
Up until last weekend, there were only four reported cases of dogs and cats testing positive for the SARS-CoV-2 virus anywhere in the world: two do... -
April 8, 2020
American Heartworm Society provides new guidance on heartworm protocols during the pandemic
While telemedicine is proving a lifeline for many hospitals during the current crisis, it doesn’t allow for routine heartworm testing and the... -
April 8, 2020
Helping clients keep their dogs in shape while everyone’s cooped up at home
With social distancing and staying at home the new norm, everyone—including your clients and their pets—are experiencing head-spinning lifestyle... -
April 8, 2020
Practice liquidity during a pandemic: A guide to the small business loans offered through the CARES Act
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, passed Friday, March 27, provides $349 billion for small business relief, which... -
April 7, 2020
Scary Times Success Manual can help you now
Transforming current anxieties and fear into strategic growth, progress, and achievement is the objective for this manual from Dan Sullivan. The 10... -
April 3, 2020
Some veterinary hospitals donating unneeded PPE to their human counterparts
Got spare PPE? Ready to give it away? That’s what Andrea Moore, DVM, co-owner and medical director of AAHA-accredited Pinnacle Animal Hospital in S... -
April 3, 2020
The CARES Act: What practices should know
The CARES Act, passed March 27, is an attempt to provide relief to not only individual Americans and large corporations, but also to small business... -
April 3, 2020
Applications for SBA Loans for small businesses (including veterinary hospitals) roll out today
Attention veterinary hospitals worried about making payroll and keeping their doors open: the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) portion of the... -
April 2, 2020
The CARES Act: What veterinary staff should know
On March 27, Congress passed the CARES Act, a sweeping, $2 trillion bill aimed at providing relief to millions of Americans as the US economy is... -
April 2, 2020
Opening the digital door: Connecting hospitals with patients in a time of social distancing
Human healthcare providers are flocking to telemedicine to care for patients while maintaining social distancing during the COVID-19 crisis. Many... -
April 2, 2020
Budgeting during a pandemic: Advice and a break-even calculator
During the COVID-19 crisis, all practices are entering an uncertain economy, either with reduced business from a client base that is sheltering at... -
April 2, 2020
Weekly News Roundup 3/27 to 4/2
This week: Veterinary colleges go online and coronavirus fears could derail scientific research. And by the by, does a dog need a learner’s permit ... -
April 1, 2020
CDC: An about face on face masks?
You don’t need to wear a face mask if you’re not sick: the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) says so. But what if you’re sick and you don’t know it... -
April 1, 2020
Veterinary hospitals and social responsibility in the era of COVID-19: An interview with J. Scott Weese
For J. Scott Weese, DVM, DVSc, DACVIM, social distancing equals social responsibility. Inside the hospital and out. -
April 1, 2020
Free legal aid for veterinary practices
How does free legal aid sound? With the global pandemic still in full swing, small businesses need all the help they can get, including legal advic... -
April 1, 2020
Treating cancer amid a global pandemic
Veterinary clinics are resilient. They have already begun adapting to the added stress associated with COVID-19. -
March 31, 2020
N95 mask production ramping up, but you have options if you’re crafty and in a hurry
You already know that facemasks are in critically short supply. That's why a small DIY cottage industry has sprung up around making your own masks. -
March 26, 2020
FDA says yes to telemedicine—by not saying no
On Tuesday, the FDA announced that it’s temporarily easing restrictions on veterinarians’ use of telemedicine so they can more easily treat pets... -
March 26, 2020
Weekly News Roundup 3/20 to 3/26
This week: Some medical students get out of school early to join the fray, human medical workers told to keep mum on COVID-19, and good news on the... -
March 25, 2020
Pandemic self-care for veterinary teams
Living through a pandemic is really, really exhausting. The mental health risks are real. That means radical, relentless self-care is more importan... -
March 25, 2020
Mental health risks and strategies for veterinary teams during the pandemic
Both the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health provide online resources for... -
March 24, 2020
Feline antiviral drug for FeLV, FIP is now being tested against SARS-CoV-2
A Singapore startup is testing its antiviral drug, RetroMAD1, against the SARS-CoV-2 beta-coronavirus that causes COVID-19. A spokesperson for... -
March 24, 2020
If cancelled conferences put a crimp in your CE plans, AAHA’s got you covered with online RACE-approved CE
As veterinary conferences get cancelled or postponed due to coronavirus concerns, you may be wondering how you’re going to fit in your continuing... -
March 23, 2020
Leading in the midst of chaos
“Ambiguity and uncertainty drive stress,” says Randy Hall, founder and CEO of Aspire and veterinary leadership guru. Few would argue that we’re... -
March 23, 2020
Pandemic realities: Could veterinary hospitals be forced to close?
During the COVID-19 pandemic state of emergency, veterinary practices may be forced to close for two reasons: -
March 23, 2020
Family First Coronavirus Response Act: Fact sheet
An easily scannable fact sheet to use in your practice. -
March 21, 2020
Families First Coronavirus Response Act overview and related issues
On Wednesday, March 18, 2020, President Donald Trump signed a $100 billion relief package—the Families First Coronavirus Response Act—to address th... -
March 20, 2020
Pandemic conversations: Economic predictions, technology, and staffing challenges
The veterinary profession continues to adapt on the fly to the unprecedented challenges of the pandemic. -
March 20, 2020
Industrial facemasks okayed for hospital use—or, if you can’t wait, you can make your own
How badly does your hospital need surgical masks and other personal protection equipment (PPE)? Thanks to new legislation, N95 respirators are on t... -
March 19, 2020
7 everyday ways to adapt veterinary practice during the pandemic
Veterinary practices continue to adapt as the COVID-19 situation develops in their communities. Here are seven ways to adapt. -
March 19, 2020
Keep scheduling those wellness appointments with teletriage service
You don’t have to cancel wellness exams to keep your staff safe from coronavirus. Telemedicine can help prevent the spread of COVID-19 while helpin... -
March 19, 2020
First dog to test positive for coronavirus dies
The dog who kept testing positive for coronavirus finally tested negative. So they sent him home. And then he died. Here's what happened. -
March 19, 2020
Weekly News Roundup 3/13 to 3/19
This week: New legislation introduced to relieve veterinary student debt, and the Iditarod crowns a champion despite COVID-19 fears. Plus, five... -
March 19, 2020
Saying goodbye during COVID-19: How AAHA-accredited practices are handling pet euthanasia
Pet euthanasia is always hard, but COVID-19 has made it even harder. Here's how some AAHA-accreded practices are trying to balance precautionary... -
March 17, 2020
AAHA-accredited hospitals reaching out to each other for advice during pandemic
There is no doubt COVID-19 has created a host of challenges for veterinary hospitals. But AAHA-accredited hospitals are among the profession’s most... -
March 17, 2020
AAHA responds to COVID-19 pandemic
The arrival of COVID-19 to North America has forced many veterinary hospitals to assess their current practices and find solutions to continue... -
March 17, 2020
Prevention made easier with free, online tools. Plus, earn 9 hours of RACE-approved and CVPM-aproved CE!
Learn how preventive care can make a positive difference in your practice with the Preventive Healthcare Certificate Program from Partners for... -
March 16, 2020
COVID-19 and companion animals: They’re probably safe . . . but keep washing your hands
It’s that one darn dog. The one in Hong Kong who tested “weak positive” for SARS-CoV-2 on February 28 . And again on February 29. And again on Marc... -
March 16, 2020
AAHA biosecurity experts to host COVID-19 webinar
Interested in the animal health implications of COVID-19? Two of the experts who helped put together the 2018 AAHA Infection Control, Prevention, a... -
March 16, 2020
Coronavirus guide: Communicating with staff and clients
The situation with the coronavirus (COVID-19) is rapidly evolving as the virus is spreading in countries around the globe, including in the United... -
March 12, 2020
Short on masks and gowns? The FDA can help you make the most out of what you have left
If you’re running thin on surgical masks and other personal protective equipment (PPE) due to coronavirus-related shortages, you’re not alone. The... -
March 12, 2020
New tool helps diagnose feline degenerative joint disease
Nearly all cats have identifiable signs of degenerative joint disease (DJD), yet it often goes undiagnosed. A new screening checklist can change... -
March 11, 2020
Weekly News Roundup 3/6 to 3/12
This week: The passing of the world’s first cloned cat, face mask theft skyrockets, and where do cats go when they’re out and about? -
March 11, 2020
Coronavirus update: How one AAHA-accredited hospital is helping fearful clients keep appointments
It’s official. COVID-19 is a pandemic. Which makes doing what you can to prevent the spread of the coronavirus even more critical. Ensuring that yo... -
March 10, 2020
Tiny tapeworm mimics symptoms of liver cancer
Echinococcus multilocularis is well established in wild canids in southern Ontario, and could migrate to the US. Adult E. multilocularis infect... -
March 5, 2020
Your orthopedic knowledge needed
If companion-animal orthopedics are your jam, AO VET wants to hear from you; they’ve got a few questions. -
March 5, 2020
Introducing a new continuum of patient-focused anesthesia
Tamara Grubb, DVM, PhD, DACVAA, cochair of the 2020 AAHA Anesthesia and Monitoring Guidelines for Dogs and Cats , is excited about the new... -
March 5, 2020
Coronavirus update: Pets are safe . . . but wash your hands
That seems to be the general consensus when it comes to companion animals and COVID-19. Reports that a dog in Hong Kong repeatedly tested “weak... -
March 4, 2020
Weekly News Roundup 2/28 to 3/5
This week: Pet insurance payouts hit new highs, heat-seeking dog noses, and UC Davis named top veterinary school (again). -
March 3, 2020
These free, online tools are worth a pound of cure. Plus 9 credit hours of RACE- and CVPM-approved CE
Learn how preventive care can make a positive difference in your practice with the Preventive Healthcare Certificate Program from Partners for... -
February 27, 2020
Will coronavirus fears affect facemask supplies for veterinarians?
Despite the fact that the effectiveness of facemasks in stopping the spread of the new coronavirus is in dispute, demand for the masks could leave... -
February 27, 2020
Study: Music composed just for cats can calm them during exams
Can music help calm a cat who’s freaked out by a visit to the veterinarian? A new study says yes—if the cat’s musical taste is taken into account. -
February 26, 2020
Weekly News Roundup 2/21 to 2/27
This week: Canine blood banks face increased regulation in California, Western has a new name, and what happened to the happiest animal in the worl... -
February 26, 2020
Know a veterinary student who likes cats? Tell them to pounce on this
Because $5,000 in scholarships is up for grabs. -
February 25, 2020
My cat has a cold sore (vivid photos)
Clients rarely notice their dog’s or cat’s oral ulcerations, says Jan Bellows, DVM, DAVDC, DABVP, FAVD: "Treating these painful lesions in dogs and... -
February 20, 2020
Census: Spending on pet care services doubled in last decade
Pet owners are spending more than ever before on their pets, and time-saving, specialty pet care services account for a significant portion of that... -
February 20, 2020
Weekly News Roundup 2/14 to 2/20
This week: Denver’s mayor votes thumbs down on pit bulls, the coronavirus slows down science, and canines could hold the key to brain cancer. -
February 20, 2020
How much is that doggy in the window . . . worth?
Because what he costs is one thing. What he’s worth is quite another. And according to a new paper, he’s worth around $10,000. -
February 20, 2020
TRENDS IN YOUR INBOX: The ABCs of CBD—What to Know Now, What to Do, What Comes Next
Each month in NEWStat, we highlight an article from the upcoming issue of Trends magazine. The most important thing to know about cannabis in... -
February 18, 2020
Free, online tools to help make sure your clients actually hear what you tell them
Communication gaps exist in all practices, even the ones that provide the highest quality medicine and exceptional client service. We're talking... -
February 13, 2020
Is your hospital missing online sales opportunities?
A new study from Brakke consulting indicates that veterinarians are missing out on a big piece of the online sales pie. -
February 13, 2020
Your patients' heartworm info needed
The American Heartworm Society ( AHS ) needs your help. It could literally put your practice on the map. -
February 13, 2020
Pet obesity: Is it a disease yet?
According to Banfield Pet Hospital, pet obesity is an epidemic. But if it’s an epidemic, does that mean it’s a disease?
