Advancements & research
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August 5, 2022
What monkeypox means for pets
Monkeypox kind of snuck up on us. We've been so busy stressing about COVID rebounds and Omicron variants, headlines about monkeypox haven’t been top of mind for most. -
August 4, 2022
Pheromones may be key to peace between cats and dogs
Multipet households are common—but what if some of those pets, specifically cats and dogs, don’t get along? Pheromones might be the answer. -
July 30, 2022
Don't miss AAHA at AVMA!
If you’re at AVMA on Monday morning, come check out three hours of working and service dog talks presented by AAHA, including a panel discussion and Q&A! -
July 29, 2022
Getting to know the path to care can help bring more clients your way
Pet owners spend more time researching payment information than they do researching pet care provider information, according to a recent study. -
July 28, 2022
Don’t believe those cat memes
Most cat memes are predicated on the idea that cats are aloof, impersonal, and--frequently--just plain jerks. -
July 26, 2022
Are you genetically programmed to work with animals?
If you’re a veterinary professional, empathy for animals could be hardwired into your DNA. -
July 22, 2022
Who looks more trustworthy: Vets in scrubs or vets in white coats? Dress makes a difference to clients
The way veterinarians dress definitely affects how clients perceive them--but the jury's out on which they find more trustworthy, scrubs or a white coat. -
July 18, 2022
Study: People transmit viruses to animals more often than previously thought
When reports of pets catching SARS-C0V-2 from their owners first surfaced early in the pandemic, there were widespread fears that it could lead to rampant transmission of the virus from animals back to people. Now a recent study found that humans might give viruses back to animals far more often than previously thought. -
July 12, 2022
AAHA introduces “go-to” video solutions for your practice
Got a question about a topic like shockwave therapy for pain management? AAHA may have your answer: The new Go-To Practice Solutions case study videos are easy-to-digest 12- to 15-minute videos hosted by subject matter experts that you can access on your time, at your pace. -
July 7, 2022
Introducing The 2022 AAFP/AAHA Antimicrobial Stewardship Guidelines
The concept of antimicrobial stewardship is relatively new, but antimicrobial resistance isn’t. “It’s been around since before we had antibiotics,” said J. Scott Weese, DVM, DVSc, DACVIM. He called antimicrobial resistance a natural phenomenon.