Advancements & research
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May 6, 2013
Elderly drivers who always drive with pets have higher crash risk
Veterinarians might want to advise elderly clients to exercise even greater caution while driving when they have their pets in the car. A University of Alabama at Birmingham study indicated elevated crash risks for drivers over the age of 70 who regularly have pet passengers in their cars. -
May 1, 2013
AAHA, AAFP release new fluid therapy guidelines
AAHA teamed up with the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) to release the AAHA/AAFP Fluid Therapy Guidelines for Dogs and Cats on May 1. -
April 18, 2013
Research finds that neutered or spayed dogs lead longer lives
After examining 40,139 dog death records spanning a 20-year period, University of Georgia researchers have concluded that spayed or neutered dogs tend to live longer. -
April 3, 2013
Detection dogs’ sense of smell sharpened by dietary changes
Cornell researchers say they have discovered that the secret to improving detection dogs’ smelling ability lies in adding fats to their diets and reducing protein. -
March 27, 2013
Revised AAHA dental guidelines emphasize importance of X-rays
AAHA recently published its revised 2013 AAHA Dental Care Guidelines for Cats and Dogs, which incorporate the latest dental research and best practices to help animal hospitals provide optimal dental care for patients. -
March 26, 2013
World's only canine pneumovirus test now available to veterinarians
Cornell University's Animal Health Diagnostic Center (AHDC) has developed the world's first diagnostic test for canine pneumovirus. According to Cornell, it is the first test to accurately distinguish canine pneumovirus from other pathogens that are also known to cause respiratory illness. -
March 26, 2013
Online maps help veterinarians educate clients about local parasite risks
This spring, veterinarians can effectively convey to clients the risks of parasite infection in their geographic regions using parasite prevalance maps and forecasts from the Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC). -
March 14, 2013
Top 10 safest cars for pets revealed on Edmunds.com list
Edmunds.com has released its 2013 list of the safest cars for transporting pets. All cars include features that are likely to improve pet safety, and are all priced starting at under $35,000. -
March 14, 2013
Study investigates how dog size affects lifespan length
While it has long been known that small dogs often have longer lifespans than large dogs, researchers in Germany are taking a closer look at why that is. -
March 5, 2013
Researchers appear on verge of eliminating cat allergies
Allergies may soon no longer be a barrier to cat ownership for the millions of people who suffer from sneezing, itching, and watery eyes whenever they get close to fur-covered felines. Researchers testing the efficacy of a new allergy treatment recently released promising results, saying the treatment has provided long-lasting allergy relief for study participants.