Advancements & research
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January 18, 2022
New diagnostic test could replace fecals (or at least reduce how much sample you need to collect)
“Parasites have changed dramatically over the last decade,” said Christian Leutenegger, DVM, PhD, FVH: A new PCR diagnostic test makes them easier to find—and treat. -
January 14, 2022
FDA approves pain-management game-changer for cats
The FDA on Thursday approved Zoetis’ Solensia for the control of pain associated with osteoarthritis in cats. This is big. -
January 6, 2022
Working with working dogs—a new program from Penn Vet shows you how
Understanding the nature of relationship between the working dog and their handler is the key. -
January 4, 2022
NEWStat Top 5 posts of 2021
As we kick off a new year, let’s take a look back at our top stories from 2021. -
December 20, 2021
Canada survey highlights need for anesthesia/analgesia education
Researchers in Quebec have discovered significant gaps between standards of practice for anesthesia and analgesia as recommended by international guidelines and the care provided in veterinary practices in Canada. -
December 16, 2021
What causes noise anxiety in dogs? Not just thunder, guns, and fireworks
If a dog is acting anxious at home for no apparent reason and the smoke detector is chirping, you might want to change the batteries. -
December 9, 2021
“I think my dog has ADHD.”
You’ve heard it a million times from owners of excitable dogs—along with plenty of jokes about squirrels and such—but new research out of Finland indicates that there might be some truth in it. -
December 7, 2021
Study: Most dogs are highly inbred, which can mean higher care costs
A new collaborative study using DNA tests of nearly 50,000 dogs across 227 breeds found that the average inbreeding was close to 25%. -
December 1, 2021
Save time in your daily appointment flow and increase productivity
The first step is to identify what you want your protocols to cover. Almost all aspects of clinic operations can be included. But focus on areas where you currently experience the most conflict. -
November 30, 2021
New burnout study confirms what we already figured: It was bad before the pandemic and it’s worse now
A new study of burnout in the veterinary profession indicates that our suspicions were correct: The pandemic has taken it’s toll on the veterinary profession.