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.
Tony on the beat
Tony McReynolds, editor of NEWStat, on this week's featured story
Featured article
Attention, veterinary technicians: This is your week!
You keep the practice running, and we know it.
The National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA) knows it, too, maybe better than anyone: They’ve proclaimed October 13–19, 2019 National Veterinary Technician Week (NVTW) to honor veterinary technicians for their contributions to pet healthcare.
Recent articles
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October 17, 2019TRENDS IN YOUR INBOX: Parasites Are on the Move
Each month in NEWStat , we highlight an article from the upcoming issue of Trends magazine. As pet parasite problems pop up all over, experts... -
October 16, 2019
Weekly News Roundup 10/11 to 10/17
This week: Not everyone’s happy about the EPA’s plans to stop animal testing, doggie blood donors face roadblocks in California, and bad news about... -
October 15, 2019
Forty percent of cat owners find veterinary visits personally stressful. Lessen their stress with these free, online tools
A visit to the veterinarian can be traumatic for cats and owners alike, which can make cat owners reluctant to bring them in. This lack of visits... -
October 14, 2019
Attention, veterinary technicians: This is your week!
You keep the practice running, and we know it. The National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA) knows it, too, maybe better th... -
October 11, 2019
New interest in CBD products drives $7 billion pet treats market
Everybody loves treats, including pets. That’s partly why the market for pet treats in the US is expected to reach $6.7 billion dollars by the end ... -
October 10, 2019
DEA issues new marching orders in the war against opioid addiction
On October 1, 2019, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) released its 2020 fiscal year work plan to its diversion investigators. This likely... -
October 9, 2019
Connexity by AAHA 2019: Street clinic saviors
“When the ambulance came, I started to freak out a little,” said Heather Loenser, DVM. Loenser, AAHA’s senior veterinary officer, was volunteering ... -
October 9, 2019
Weekly News Roundup 10/4 to 10/10
This week: Owning a dog can lower your risk of death from almost anything, invasive pets are becoming a problem in some US cities, and a new study... -
October 8, 2019
Tighten up your bandaging skills (photo slides)
Tisha A. Harper, DVM, DACVS, discusses common complications associated with external coaptation. Along with general guidelines, she reviews common... -
October 7, 2019
Fall Reset: 5 tips to make auditing medical records a habit
Consistent, complete, and well-organized medical records are essential for any veterinary practice. Check out these tips to make keeping them a... -
October 3, 2019
2020 Zoetis scholarship awards applications now available
The mean debt load of veterinary graduates in 2018 was more than $170,000. That's why Zoetis wants to help ease that load for future graduates. -
October 3, 2019
Feline weight-loss study has unexpected results involving (yuck!) vegetables
According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, 60% of cats in the US are overweight or obese. A couple of researchers at Virginia Tech... -
October 3, 2019
Weekly News Roundup 9/27 to 10/3
This week: The man who created the Labradoodle rues the day, new dog treats made from swamp rodents, and the FDA warns of raw pet food that tested... -
October 2, 2019
What millennial pet owners want
Forget popular media tropes like avocado toast, apps, and rosé. What really sets millennials apart from other generations is their obsession with... -
October 1, 2019
Become more feline friendly and earn RACE-approved CE credit with these free, online tools
Delivering veterinary services to cats is a different breed of care. And while some practices are exclusively dedicated to the care of cats, others... -
October 1, 2019
Mission Rabies continues to vaccinate, educate
Merck Animal Health, the makers of Nobivac ® Vaccines, is committed to making a difference. Merck Animal Health is proud to continue its... -
September 26, 2019
Study: Don’t believe those cat memes
Most cat memes are predicated on the idea that cats are aloof, impersonal, and, frequently, jerks. But new research out of Oregon State University... -
September 26, 2019
TRENDS IN YOUR INBOX: Biosecurity in the Spotlight
Each month in NEWStat , we highlight an article from the upcoming issue of Trends magazine. Many nosocomial or hospital-acquired infections (HAIs)... -
September 25, 2019
Weekly News Roundup 9/20 to 9/26
This week: A woman quits her job to find her dog, and veterinary students want to know where their money’s going. Also: should human surgeons opera... -
September 24, 2019
PIJAC issues statement on use of pet vaccinations
ccording to its statement last fall, the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council (PIJAC) supports the judicious use of vaccines in pets in order to... -
September 23, 2019
New study: Persian cats at high risk of health issues
They’re awfully pretty, but prone to problems. New research out of the United Kingdom has found that almost two thirds of Persian cats in the UK... -
September 19, 2019
New report helps veterinarians understand their role in getting good susceptibility test results
Chemicals, beakers, breakpoints, Petri dishes full of bacteria—who knows what goes on in a lab? The Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute... -
September 19, 2019
New feline pain scale interprets pain from cats’ facial expressions
There are a number of pain scoring scales specifically developed for measuring pain in cats, but only two were validated for clinical use—until now... -
September 18, 2019
Weekly News Roundup 9/13 to 9/19
This week: A new veterinary school will break ground in Texas despite controversy, a mysterious Leptospirosis outbreak in Utah, and 23 funny tweets... -
September 17, 2019
Two-minute warning: A new protocol for early detection of feline heart disease you can do in your own practice
Two minutes could be all it takes to save a cat’s life. That’s how long it takes to administer a new screening-technique to detect cardiac issues i... -
September 16, 2019
126,576 formerly inactive clients prove this email reminder program really works
Two years ago, Partners for Healthy Pets (PHP) partnered with Vetstreet, a leading provider of veterinary marketing solutions, to develop the... -
September 12, 2019
New research shows (long-term) promise for eradicating tick-borne disease
Ticks can transmit a number of diseases to both pets and people through their saliva, including Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Ehrlich... -
September 11, 2019
New AI-based diagnostic tool predicts feline kidney disease—two years in advance
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is the number-one cause of death in cats older than five, and it’s estimated that it affects around 30% of cats over 1... -
September 11, 2019
Weekly News Roundup 9/6 to 9/12
This week: Find out if you follow the most popular pet influencers, the FDA recalls more pet food products, and gender discrimination in the... -
September 10, 2019
Ding! Dong! . . . calming frenzied, front door behaviors
Most dogs overreact to the ding-dong sound, writes Annie Phenix. Someone at the door can be really exciting or really scary for them. Phenix offers... -
September 9, 2019
Study: Different breeds mean different brains
Ever wonder why some dogs have big heads and some dogs have little heads? Humans did that. -
September 5, 2019
Kibbles ’n Bits (of insects)
At least 2 billion people worldwide eat insects regularly as part of their diet. There’s no telling how many cats and dogs do. But one thing is... -
September 4, 2019
Weekly News Roundup 8/30 to 9/5
This week: A malingering dog proves faking pain pays, restaurant customers don’t care about animal welfare, and pig ears continue to cause problems -
September 4, 2019
Is your hospital disaster ready?
As Hurricane Dorian churns relentlessly up the eastern seaboard, veterinary hospitals in the storm’s path are putting their emergency plans into... -
September 3, 2019
Bring back inactive clients with an email reminder program that’s proven to work
Two years ago, Partners for Healthy Pets (PHP) partnered with Vetstreet, a leading provider of veterinary marketing solutions, to develop the... -
August 30, 2019
Some pet owners spend more on their pet’s health than they do on their own
And they’re willing to go into debt to do it. That’s according to a new survey by online financial group LendEDU that asked 1,000 US pet owners how... -
August 29, 2019
Practice analytics made easy: AAHA partners with VetSuccess
AAHA recently named VetSuccess a Preferred Business Provider for analytics, practice performance reports, and dashboards. VetSuccess harnesses vast... -
August 29, 2019
Study: How scared is that doggie on the table?
Maybe a lot. A new study out of Australia found that up to 40% of dog owners report their dogs are scared while being examined by a veterinarian. -
August 28, 2019
Weekly News Roundup 8/23 to 8/29
This week, a study busts the “crazy cat lady” myth, panthers stumble into trouble in Florida, and some veterinary ophthalmic products get recalled. -
August 27, 2019
When dentals cause back pain (includes video)
Dental procedures can place extensive stress and strain on the bodies and minds of veterinary team members. These may lead to musculoskeletal... -
August 26, 2019
Scientists figure out how to breed Toxoplasma gondii in mice
Researchers have a found a way to breed Toxoplasma gondii in mice, and that’s going to save the lives of a lot of cats. Toxoplasma gondii (or Toxo... -
August 22, 2019
New study may lead to a cure for canine lung cancer
You don’t have to smoke to get lung cancer. Witness the nearly 40,000 dogs in the US who develop canine pulmonary adenocarcinoma (CPAC) each year. -
August 21, 2019
Weekly News Roundup 8/16 to 8/22
This week: The world’s oldest living pet celebrates another birthday, Japanese scientists get the green light to grow human organs in animals, and... -
August 21, 2019
Veterinarians outselling online retailers when it comes to pet meds—but not for long
The battle is on for control of the pet medications market—which recorded $9 billion in sales last year—but for the moment, it’s pretty one-sided i... -
August 20, 2019
Flame retardant found in upholstered furniture may cause hyperthyroidism in cats
Feline hyperthyroidism was first diagnosed in cats in 1979. One year later, in 1980, 1 in 200 cats were diagnosed with feline hyperthyroidism. Toda... -
August 20, 2019
Prevention made easier with free, online tools. Plus, earn 9 hours of RACE- and CVPM-approved CE!
Prevention is key to improving the lives of our patients and their owners. Learn how preventive care can make a positive difference in your practic... -
August 15, 2019
US Department of Labor: Working in the veterinary field is more dangerous than working in law enforcement
According to figures compiled by the US Department of Labor, 12% of people who work in the veterinary services profession reported work-related... -
August 15, 2019
TRENDS IN YOUR INBOX: Start Your Diabetic Cat Patients Off on the Right Paw
When I tell people I’m a veterinarian (which we all try not to do, right?), people usually respond with that happy “awwww” noise. But when they fin... -
August 14, 2019
Weekly News Roundup 8/9 to 8/15
This week: Scientists figure out what puts the stink in skunk, Hawaii Five-0 meets Hawaii K-9, and silicone pet tags link flame retardant to feline... -
August 14, 2019
New report helps veterinarians interpret susceptibility test data
Confused by breakpoints, susceptibility test results, and lab techs who speak gobbledygook? Help is here. The Clinical and Laboratory Standards... -
August 13, 2019
Invest one minute to avoid bites, scratches (includes handout)
Most bite prevention techniques add less than a minute to the length of the procedure, but failure to take precautions can mean immediate and... -
August 8, 2019
Who let the dogs (and the cats and the hamsters and the parrots) in?
A dog in a deli. A cat in a coffee shop. A bird on an airplane. Companion animals who serve double duty as emotional support animals (ESAs) are... -
August 7, 2019
Weekly News Roundup 8/2 to 8/8
This week: A new study seeks opioid options for postsurgical pain, Metallica may have saved a hiker’s life, and a new report aims to reduce the... -
August 6, 2019
Dog DNA test-maker seeks to identify deadly heart defect in Labrador retrievers
Embark Veterinary, makers of the Embark Dog DNA test and a research partner of the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, is launching ... -
August 6, 2019
DEA scam artists target veterinarians by phone
You’ve probably received one of those scam IRS phishing calls, the ones where someone pretending to be with the IRS tells you you’re in trouble... -
August 6, 2019
These free, online tools are worth a pound of cure. And 9 credit hours of RACE- and CVPM-approved CE
“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” is one of Benjamin Franklin’s most famous sayings. And it’s as true of pet care as it is of... -
August 1, 2019
The evolution of pain management in pets brings better options for relief
The prevention and treatment of pain in pets have changed significantly since Dr. Robin Downing entered the veterinary field more than three decade... -
August 1, 2019
Weekly News Roundup 7/26 to 8/1
This week: World’s smartest dog (depending on your definition of smart) passes away, a woman is jailed for feeding stray cats, and a man tries to... -
August 1, 2019
Are cats getting fatter—or just furrier?
Sometimes it’s hard to tell. But a new study by Canadian researchers based on the records of 19 million cats says that fatter is the answer. -
August 1, 2019
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... -
August 1, 2019
Pet owner compliance a barrier to heartworm prevention
It has been recognized in veterinary medicine that compliance with pet owner administered medication has been historically low. -
July 31, 2019
Put down those pig ears—again!
How many times do we have to say it? Possibly every time the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the US Food and Drug... -
July 30, 2019
Make sure clients hear what you’re trying to tell them with these free videos
Sometimes what one person says is not what another person hears. Be sure to close this communication gap in your practice and learn how to... -
July 25, 2019
New study offers more fodder to spay/neuter discussion
The age at which large-breed dogs are spayed or neutered has become a hot topic with regard to obesity and nontraumatic orthopedic injuries, and a... -
July 25, 2019
New study offers more fodder to spay/neuter discussion
The age at which large-breed dogs are spayed or neutered has become a hot topic with regard to obesity and nontraumatic orthopedic injuries, and a... -
July 25, 2019
Weekly News Roundup 7/19 to 7/25
This week: Inaugural class at new veterinary school could get sent home come September, tracking baby turtles from the International Space Station,... -
July 23, 2019
When cats get fat
Veterinary teams will find this information valuable in developing visit and retention activities for feline patients and their owners. -
July 22, 2019
Make sure to educate clients on the dangers lurking in ponds and lakes this summer
For many pet owners, summer means relieving the heat by letting their pups swim in lakes, rivers, or ponds. Along with the standard water-safety... -
July 19, 2019
World’s largest canine cancer study could lead to a cancer vaccine for humans
Researchers are testing a new cancer vaccine on dogs in the largest clinical trial ever conducted for canine cancer. It could potentially lead to a... -
July 18, 2019
TRENDS IN YOUR INBOX: New Puppy Behavior Tips
Each month in NEWStat , we highlight an article from the upcoming issue of Trends magazine . There's never a dull moment in a veterinary general... -
July 18, 2019
Weekly News Roundup 7/12 to 7/18
This week: Paying for parking tickets with cat food, facial recognition software for dogs, and a man who claims deworming medication for dogs cured... -
July 17, 2019
Wanted: [email protected] photos for Trends magazine
Trends needs your photos of technicians at work in your practice! Each October, Trends magazine highlights technicians with our annual [email protected] -
July 16, 2019
Your input needed for short communication survey (plus, free online tools!)
Research shows that pet owners are willing to make changes and embrace preventive healthcare visits if they know it will benefit their pets. But fo... -
July 15, 2019
FDA issues xylitol update: It’s not just in chewing gum anymore
We already knew that Xylitol is poisonous to dogs; researchers figured that out back in the 1960s. But it turns out there’s way more of it out ther... -
July 11, 2019
Vibrating dog vest makes it possible to train dogs without saying a word
Imagine telling a dog to sit, lie down, or roll over without words or hand signals. Researchers have developed a special dog vest that makes it... -
July 11, 2019
Weekly News Roundup 7/5 to 7/11
This week: Another downside to legalized pot and a pit bull gets some good press. Plus: can dogs help your headaches go away? -
July 10, 2019
FDA, CDC agree: Put down those pig ears
And if you’ve been gnawing on them (they’re a human delicacy in some countries), you might want to spit ‘em out. The FDA and the CDC are... -
July 9, 2019
Snakebite dos and donts for dogs
Non-poisonous snakes, like the garter snake, don’t have fangs. They have rows of teeth and they do not produce toxic venom, says Travis Arndt, DVM.... -
July 8, 2019
Study: Adopting shelter dogs is a lot like dating (minus that first visit to Starbucks)
It turns out that adopting a dog is a lot like dating, only without the “getting-to-know-you” cup of coffee. Those are the findings of a study that... -
July 3, 2019
Tell clients to check the chip (and other safety tips for the Fourth of July)
Most people love Fourth of July fireworks. Pets, not so much. Noisy fireworks can terrify pets and trigger an instinctive fight-or-flight response.... -
July 3, 2019
Weekly News Roundup 6/28 to 7/3
This week: A service dog summits Mount Rainier, a cat door that prevents cats from bringing home dead things, and a cure for HIV—in mice. -
July 1, 2019
FDA update: An investigation into grain-based diets and the possible link to canine DCM
In July 2018, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it was investigating a potential link between heart disease in dogs and the... -
June 27, 2019
Weekly News Roundup 6/21 to 6/27
This week: World’s ugliest dog isn’t a Chinese crested, a new groom’s best man is man’s best friend, and a cat takes an unexpected bath—in a washin... -
June 26, 2019
Osteoarthritis and obesity in pets go hand in hand (slowly)
Cases of osteoarthritis (OA) in pets have increased at an alarming rate in the past decade, and that increase corresponds with rising rates of... -
June 25, 2019
All cats need heartworm prevention
Mosquitoes don’t ask permission before entering homes, offices, or other facilities. Sustained transmission in northern states expands the... -
June 24, 2019
Study: Dogs evolved to make us go all mushy inside
Which one do you want to cuddle? If you picked the one on the right, there’s a reason. In the first detailed study comparing the anatomy and behavi... -
June 21, 2019
Studies show that pets in the workplace are good business
Studies continue to show that allowing employees to bring their pets to work is good business because it’s good for employee morale, and that’s goo... -
June 20, 2019
Weekly News Roundup 6/14 to 6/20
Climate change is spreading dog diseases to places they’ve never been before, the top 10 cities at risk for heartworm in June, and French stories... -
June 20, 2019
TRENDS IN YOUR INBOX: Is Your Inventory Controlling You? Easily Master Inventory with the Right System
Each month in NEWStat, we highlight an article from the upcoming issue of Trends magazine. Mention “inventory management” to some veterinary... -
June 19, 2019
New study suggests that skull shape may not be the only reason some breeds have trouble breathing
It turns out the shape of the skull may not be the only reason some short-snouted dog breeds have trouble breathing. The culprit could be a genetic... -
June 18, 2019
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 17, 2019
Study shows a change in feline diet could curb cat allergies in people
“You’re allergic? Whoops.” Cat dander, which holds the allergens that set off the sneezing, the itching, and the runny eyes and nose, is also the... -
June 13, 2019
Endotracheal tubes for elephants: A Project V.E.T.S. story
Every couple of months, the staff at AAHA-accredited Veterinary Center of Parker (VCP) in Parker, Colorado, sterilizes a couple of dozen used... -
June 13, 2019
Weekly News Roundup 6/7 to 6/13
This week: A man attacks a bear who attacked his dog and pays the price, 142 cats rescued from Iowa cat hoarder’s home, and the CDC warns not to ge... -
June 12, 2019
Calm down. You’re stressing out the dog
When momma ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy—including the dog.That’s what new research out of Scandinavia suggests. Scientists from Linkoping... -
June 11, 2019
5 tips to quickly freshen up your practice with paint
Looking for a fast and inexpensive way to refresh your hospital’s interior design? The experts at Animal Arts and authors of the award-winning book... -
June 11, 2019
Discover more urinary tract stones with these tips (includes image slides)
Positive and negative contrast studies can provide additional, often valuable, information to aid in diagnostic evaluation of the urinary tract.... -
June 6, 2019
Weekly News Roundup 5/31 to 6/6
This week: The real star of Pet Sematary dies, a facial recognition app for finding lost pets, and a cat-killing veterinarian doesn’t get her day i... -
June 6, 2019
New study identifies most damaging dog bites by breed
Nearly five million people in the US are bitten by dogs each year. The most common victims are children, most of whom are bitten by family pets. Bu... -
June 5, 2019
Rocky Mountain spotted fever epidemic spread by dog-borne ticks threatens US
An uncontrolled outbreak of Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) has reached epidemic proportions in one northern Mexico town and started spreading ... -
June 4, 2019
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... -
May 31, 2019
Preparing pets for a natural disaster
June is National Pet Preparedness Month and is a great reminder to all of us to include pets in our natural disaster preparation. Extreme weather... -
May 31, 2019
7 considerations when choosing veterinary software
How do you know which veterinary software is right for your practice? If you’re thinking about new software, start by evaluating your practice goal... -
May 31, 2019
Getting to the root of better dental care for pets
Despite evidence about the serious consequences of periodontal disease on a pet's health, many pet owners are unaware of the importance of preventi... -
May 31, 2019
FDA: Company voluntarily recalls injectable versions of popular NSAIDs
A pharmaceutical company in the UK is voluntarily recalling 34 lots of veterinary injectable drug products due to sterility concerns, according to... -
May 30, 2019
New study boasts 90% accuracy when using PARR to diagnose canine lymphoma
Veterinarians have been using PARR assays to diagnose certain kinds of canine lymphoma for years. But no one knew how accurate those assays really... -
May 30, 2019
Weekly News Roundup 5/24 to 5/30
This week: A woman goes to unthinkable lengths to be buried with her dog, where to get a college degree in dog training, and a scientist wants to... -
May 30, 2019
New study: CBD shows promise for treating canine epilepsy
“I see a lot of epileptic patients,” says Stephanie McGrath, DVM, MS. “It’s a very heart-wrenching disease.” Canine idiopathic epilepsy affects up ... -
May 28, 2019
Goats are cute, but they aren’t easy pets
Brian Barth wonders if 2019 will be the year that goats join dogs, cats and parrots in the pantheon of animals that have gone from wild to... -
May 23, 2019
Treating feline diabetes mellitus just got easier
Cases of feline diabetes mellitus (DM) are cropping up at an alarming rate: As many as 1 in 100 cats in the US are now believed to have feline DM.... -
May 23, 2019
Weekly News Roundup 5/17 to 5/23
This week: A dog-flipping ring gets busted in Vegas, cat tuberculosis outbreak in the United Kingdom linked to raw cat food diet, and why you shoul... -
May 22, 2019
How often are you taking your feline patients’ blood pressure?
Odds are, not often enough.That’s according to a new survey of cat owners in the United Kingdom, carried out to coincide with Feline Hypertension... -
May 21, 2019
Forward booking works. Here’s proof
Forward booking works. Here’s proof. Is your practice forward booking? Forward booking simply means scheduling all patients’ future appointments... -
May 20, 2019
Why owning a dog is like having male-pattern baldness
Some people own dogs, others don’t. How come? A group of researchers in Great Britain and Sweden wondered why. After all, there would seem to be a... -
May 17, 2019
Penn Vet, the Wharton School launch program to groom veterinary entrepreneurs
If you own your own practice, you’re already an entrepreneur. Now, the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine (Penn Vet) and the... -
May 16, 2019
How the NEXUS experience challenged—and changed—one hospital’s workplace culture
“As an owner, sometimes you think everything’s fine, but you don’t really know what’s actually happening between the staff members when you’re not... -
May 16, 2019
TRENDS IN YOUR INBOX: The Skinny on Genes
Each month in NEWStat, we highlight an article from the upcoming issue of Trends magazine. It’s a confusing world for veterinary healthcare teams... -
May 16, 2019
Weekly News Roundup 5/10 to 5/16
This week: New veterinary school grads face mixed financial bag, cruel fraternity prank involving dog prompts internet outcry, and endangered anima... -
May 14, 2019
Turn recruits into employees with instant communication
In this age of intense competition for recruits and recruits ghosting want-to-be employers, any way to keep the process moving forward to capture... -
May 13, 2019
Multiple cases of zoonotic dog disease confirmed in Iowa
Iowa’s top veterinary official has confirmed that multiple cases of a zoonotic canine disease have surfaced in the Hawkeye State. State Veterinaria... -
May 9, 2019
On moving day, remember: Pets are family, not furniture
We’ve entered the peak moving season in the US. On average, more than 40 million people move each year in the United States, with an estimated 80% ... -
May 9, 2019
Weekly News Roundup 5/3 to 5/9
This week: Bad news for puppies in China’s Shang dynasty, Walmart’s launching an online pet pharmacy, and the reason so many cats look like they’re... -
May 8, 2019
Online cat food recipes can be hazardous to cats’ health
Advice to clients who are thinking about feeding their cats a homemade diet: think twice before downloading that cat food recipe—even if a... -
May 7, 2019
Free online videos show you how to make forward booking work in your practice
Is your practice forward booking? Forward booking simply means scheduling all patients’ future appointments directly following their current... -
May 6, 2019
BabelBark named AAHA’s exclusive pet-care app provider
When your patients need you, will you be there? There’s an app for that. AAHA has named BabelBark, a pet-related application software developer, as... -
May 2, 2019
Heartworm compliance study: Just because you’re sick of talking about heartworm prevention doesn’t mean your clients are
The secret to getting pet owners to stay compliant with heartworm preventives? Frequent and frank conversations with your clients, according to a n... -
May 2, 2019
Weekly News Roundup 4/26 to 5/2
This week: Killing feral cats in the Outback one sausage at a time, saving feral cats in Chicago one bite of kibble at a time, and how taking a... -
May 1, 2019
Interactive online maps give veterinarians a 30-day local parasite forecast
It’s one thing to know the risk of vector-borne parasites on a national scale thanks to annual national projections. It’s quite another to know the... -
April 30, 2019
Survey reveals good opportunity for veterinarians to include feline MCS assessments
In a recent survey, only 14% of veterinarians said they perform feline muscle condition score (MCS) evaluations during physical exams. The survey w... -
April 30, 2019
How do you know which pet supplements are safe?
Whether you’re a veterinarian or a pet owner, your goal is to provide the best possible care to your beloved animals. Sometimes that means offering... -
April 30, 2019
Finicky feline eaters: born or made?
Most finicky cats have likely been trained by impatient, overly concerned owners, according to nutritionists at Tuft University's Cummings School o... -
April 29, 2019
FDA: Jurox voluntarily recalls two lots of Alfaxan after reports of adverse side effects, including one death
After receiving adverse reports involving five animals, Australia-based Jurox Animal Health voluntarily recalled two lots of the widely used... -
April 25, 2019
Former-DEA agent: Veterinary hospitals are “low-hanging fruit”
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has too much time on its hands. At least, that’s how it might seem to some veterinary professionals as th... -
April 25, 2019
Weekly News Roundup 4/19 to 4/25
This week: A stolen dog turns up 2,000 miles from the scene of the crime, a new bill could allow California veterinarians to recommend cannabis, an... -
April 24, 2019
Do your clients know how to get rid of unused pet meds? Do you?
When you prescribe a medication for a patient, do you advise the client on the proper disposal of those meds? Most veterinarians don’t.A 2018 study... -
April 23, 2019
Free, customizable tools that bring in clients
If you want to schedule more appointments with your existing clients, educate them on the importance of preventive healthcare. -
April 22, 2019
Study: Does salmon pose a health risk to dogs?
Everyone knows cats love fish, but these days, dogs are eating their fair share, too. Especially salmon. Salmon is an increasingly common ingredien... -
April 18, 2019
Weekly News Roundup 4/12 to 4/18
This week: Arizona has a new veterinary school in the works, the world’s luckiest dog survives a swim, and a new scholarship program for veterinary... -
April 18, 2019
Men’s beards obscure true purpose of dog study
It’s hard to say which one’s hairier: the man or the dog. But we do know which one’s got more germs in his fur. That’s thanks to a recent study by... -
April 18, 2019
Are your controlled substance records DEA compliant?
Recently, several hospitals in the West have been unsure about whether AAHA Controlled Substance Logs were in recordkeeping compliance with both DE... -
April 18, 2019
TRENDS IN YOUR INBOX: A Tech Is Not a Tech Is Not a Tech . . . Anymore
Each month in NEWStat, we will highlight an article from the upcoming issue of Trends magazine. There’s no such thing as “just a tech.” Of course,... -
April 16, 2019
Deadline? Ways to ask for more time
Most of us have left a meeting or discussion mumbling this to ourselves or a colleague about a deadline, “YHTBKM!” Often, there’s no discussion in... -
April 11, 2019
Weekly News Roundup 4/5 to 4/11
This week: Abandoning a pet fish isn’t nice but it’s not against the law in North Carolina, a beagle finds a buried woolly rhino bone, and dogs... -
April 11, 2019
New attitudes about bad behaviors: Can you feel the paradigm shifting?
In a new paper “Evidence-based paradigm shifts in veterinary behavioral medicine,” Karen L. Overall, MA VMD, PhD, DACVB, editor-in-chief of Journal... -
April 10, 2019
Study: Cats know quite well when you call them by name
They just don’t care. At least, that’s a reasonable conclusion to draw from a new study by Japanese researchers that suggests household cats can... -
April 9, 2019
Free tools to help you see more pets
Educating your clients on the importance of preventive healthcare is the easiest way to get them to schedule more appointments. -
April 8, 2019
FDA approves new once-a-day treatment for urinary incontinence in dogs
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) last week approved Proin ER (phenylpropanolamine hydrochloride extended release), a tablet for the contro... -
April 4, 2019
Weekly News Roundup 3/29 to 4/4
This week: Pet food recalls involving Salmonella in one brand and little pieces of plastic in another, veterinarians line up against each other ove... -
April 4, 2019
Overweight dogs live shorter lives
A new study by scientists at the University of Liverpool and Mars Petcare’s Waltham Centre for Pet Nutrition showed that the lifespans of overweigh... -
April 3, 2019
Study: One-third of cat owners use puzzle feeders. What’s really puzzling is why more don’t
Cats are basically freeloaders. They’re perfectly capable of foraging for food on their own, but there they are at feeding time, tails twitching li...
