Advancements & research

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May 10, 2022
A protein shift in a canine coronavirus could explain how other coronaviruses (including SARS-CoV-2) jump to humans
Researchers at the Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine used state-of-the-art molecular evolution tools to assess how pressures from natural selection may have influenced the canine coronavirus’ evolution. -
April 21, 2022
Study: Cases of cannabis toxicity in pets have increased significantly post-legalization
Veterinarians are seeing a rise in cases of cannabis poisoning in pets as the legalized use of marijuana for recreational purposes continues to spread. -
April 9, 2022
State of the pet industry: Looking good
The US pet industry continued its strong recovery from the pandemic, surging 14% overall to $123 billion in 2021. -
April 5, 2022
Study: a breakthrough in the treatment of night blindness in dogs
Researchers have successfully restored dim-light vision to dogs with an inherited disorder that causes night blindness. -
March 31, 2022
Recessive gene linked to breed-specific hearing loss
Progressive hearing loss early in life in both dogs and humans is known as early-onset adult deafness (EOAD) and some dog breeds—such as border collies and Rhodesian ridgebacks—are more prone to it than others. -
March 29, 2022
AAHA’s updated Pain Management Guidelines: A paradigm shift in managing pain
The first update of the guidelines since 2015 includes some big changes. -
March 17, 2022
Survey: Nearly 30% of owners make pet-specific purchases for social media posts
And perhaps not surprisingly, that figure breaks down along generational lines. -
March 15, 2022
Study: a genetic test—and gender—predicts risk of canine CIM with 75% accuracy
Researchers at Clemson University have discovered a genetic variation associated with an often fatal esophageal disorder common in German shepherds—and developed a test to check for it. -
March 11, 2022
The looming vet tech shortage: Yes, it could get worse
There were 118,000 veterinary technicians in the US at the end of 2019. And if your hospital’s short-staffed, you know that’s not nearly enough. Just wait 8 years. -
March 10, 2022
And you thought we don’t have enough vets now . . .
The US faces a critical shortage of veterinarians in 2030. How big a shortage? About 15,000, according to a new report.