Interesting & unusual

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May 6, 2021
Study shows hope for cats and humans with chronic kidney disease
Around 30% of cats older than 15 suffer from chronic kidney disease. So do an estimated 37 million human sufferers in the US. But an experimental new treatment shows potential to help both species. -
May 4, 2021
Helping Latinx students feel welcome in our profession
A lack of role models who looked like her proved challenging for veterinary student Yvette Huizar. She's taken steps to improve that outcome for other Latinx students. -
April 23, 2021
Could you give up your go-to canine antidiarrheal med for the sake of antimicrobial stewardship?
The jury’s still out on metronidazole, an antibiotic that’s long been the extralabel go-to option for veterinarians faced with dogs suffering from acute diarrhea. But recent studies could influence the verdict. -
April 22, 2021
Are you a nimble learner?
Nimble learning is just-in-time learning—and the past year has required quite a bit of it. -
April 20, 2021
Are you smarter than a specialist? Find out this May at Connexity
What happens when you ask a dentist about booster shots for Pomeranians?Find out when the first of three Connexity events scheduled for 2021 launches on May 26 with a three-hour, three-part virtual event. -
April 16, 2021
How to keep a great receptionist
Letting your receptionists know you appreciate them is a great way to start. And now is the perfect time to do it... -
April 14, 2021
The future of curbside
Even in a postpandemic world, will we ever kick curbside to the curb? “The majority of folks I've spoken to are eager to eliminate curbside as soon as they can,” said veterinary consultant Josh Vaisman. -
April 7, 2021
Weekly News Roundup 4/2 to 4/8
This week: Veterinary school admissions bias, 5 kittens born conjoined, and the race is on for the 2021 American Humane Hero Dog Award. -
April 1, 2021
What causes grape toxicity in dogs? Playdough might have led to a breakthrough
We’ve known for years that grapes are toxic to dogs. But we didn’t quite know why. Now we might, and homemade playdough is the reason. -
April 1, 2021
Some veterinarians are administering the COVID vaccine. We talked to one of them.
Only a handful of states have authorized veterinarians to administer the COVID-19 vaccine. This Colorado veterinarian was one of the lucky few.