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
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 injuries or illnesses in 2016.
And that's more than were reported y police officers, firefighters, and construction workers.
Recent articles
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August 20, 2019Flame 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-approved and CVPM-aproved 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
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...
