Advancements & research

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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. -
March 1, 2022
Study: euthanasias took their toll on practice staff during the pandemic
Euthanizing patients has always been hard on practice staff. But social-distancing requirements during the COVID-19 pandemic made it even harder, according to a new study. -
February 23, 2022
Planking for Dogs? Core strength could help them avoid cruciate ligament ruptures
A cranial cruciate ligament rupture—the canine equivalent of the dreaded ACL tear in human athletes—is one of the most common injuries in dogs. A new study of agility dogs—who are nothing if not athletes—indicates that increased core strength could help all dogs avoid them. -
February 14, 2022
Deer have been diagnosed with Omicron. Could they be a reservoir for future variants?
When white-tailed deer on New York’s Staten Island were diagnosed with the Omicron variant two weeks ago, it marked the first time Omicron has been found in wild animals. -
February 7, 2022
Can positive psychology overshadow the pandemic blues? Maybe.
No industry, including veterinary medicine, is immune to depression. But positive psychology, a scientific approach to happiness, may help to balance the blues with its direct opposite. -
February 4, 2022
The Dog Aging Project checks in
Dogs share the human environment and have a sophisticated health care system, which means they offer a unique opportunity to identify the genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors associated with a healthy lifespan in both species. -
February 3, 2022
Does vaccine hesitancy about humans translate to vaccine hesitancy about pets?
Vaccine hesitant pet owners aren’t necessarily anti-vaxxers—sometimes they’re just pet owners who haven’t made up their minds yet because they’ve been listening to anti-vaxxers. -
February 1, 2022
FDA approves first topical opioid for postoperative pain cats
The agency recently approved Elanco's Zorbium, first transdermal buprenorphine animal drug intended to control postoperative pain in cats. -
January 24, 2022
New human-animal bond survey contains “important and perhaps surprising” news for vets
A groundbreaking global survey of 16,000 pet owners and 1,200 small-animal veterinarians reveals that the human-animal bond (HAB) is a win-win for both: it improves pet health and Human Health.