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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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 there than we realized—and in a lot more products than just sugarless gum. So many that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued a xylitol update.
Recent articles
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July 19, 2019World’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: Techs@work photos for Trends magazine
Trends needs your photos of technicians at work in your practice! Each October, Trends magazine highlights technicians with our annual Techs@Work... -
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 2, 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 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....
