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March 31, 2021
A veterinary changemaker on Veterinary Visionaries
Changemakers is a three-hour virtual event that celebrates the unsung heroes of 2020. Find out why moderator Quincy Hawley, DVM, was blown away by it. -
March 31, 2021
Weekly News Roundup 3/26 to 4/1
This week: COVID PPE is killing wildlife, the science behind French rabbits’ unique gait, and another recall from Midwestern Pet Foods (but not for aflatoxin). -
March 31, 2021
Manufactured versus compounded veterinary drugs: There is no comparison
The process of sourcing veterinary pharmaceuticals can be challenging. Veterinarians and their purchasing managers must find a balance between drug quality, cost, availability, and patient needs. -
March 25, 2021
Stealth xylitol poisonings on the rise
“We’re seeing it show up in all sorts of products,” said Ahna Brutlag of the Pet Poison Helpline. “Products that aren’t even edible.” -
March 25, 2021
Weekly News Roundup 3/19 to 3/25
This week: Invasive species help drive global pet trade, dog chemo for a fox, and pet owners may be heading back to the office—with their pets. -
March 25, 2021
Study: Female veterinarians earn less than their male counterparts
New research confirms what you already knew—or at least suspected: Female veterinarians earn less than their male counterparts. -
March 25, 2021
Gorilla Glue ingestion in dogs: 22 cases (2005–2019)
Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association free article: Gorilla Glue contains expanding adhesives and has been documented to cause clinical signs after ingestion in the dog. The aim of this retrospective case series is to document the signalment, presentation, diagnosis, treatment, and outcome of dogs with Gorilla Glue ingestion presented to several referral hospitals. -
March 18, 2021
1,600 dogs shed new light on the genetic origins of canine hip dysplasia
There’s no single cause of canine hip dysplasia but nutrition and genetics both play a major role. A new study out of Finland confirms previous research on the genetic side of the equation. -
March 18, 2021
AAHA opens Connexity conference to all with free, gamified virtual sessions in May
Connexity is now open to the entire profession—not just AAHA members—and everyone’s invited to test drive AAHA’s exciting new experimental CE formats. -
March 18, 2021
Weekly News Roundup 3/12 to 3/18
This week: The first known COVID UK variant in animals turns up in Texas, 30 years and counting for the most popular dog breed in the US, and mouse embryos are growing—but not where you’d expect.