October 29, 2020
FDA approves first medicine for weight management in cats with chronic kidney disease
A newly approved medication could prolong the lives of cats diagnosed with chronic kidney disease by helping them maintain a healthy weight.
October 29, 2020
A newly approved medication could prolong the lives of cats diagnosed with chronic kidney disease by helping them maintain a healthy weight.
July 25, 2019
The age at which large-breed dogs are spayed or neutered has become a hot topic with regard to obesity and nontraumatic orthopedic injuries, and a new study published July 17 in the journal PLOS ONE and based on data from the Morris Animal Foundation Golden Retriever Lifetime Study provides more information for veterinarians.
January 13, 2021
A new urine culture test that delivers results in less than 24 hours could help veterinarians prescribe fewer antibiotics when they’re not needed.
March 25, 2021
This week: Invasive species help drive global pet trade, dog chemo for a fox, and pet owners may be heading back to the office—with their pets.
November 11, 2021
Lack of money's a huge barrier to access to veterinary care, but the ASPCA is betting you can think of a few more. Like . . .?
January 06, 2022
Understanding the nature of relationship between the working dog and their handler is the key.
January 24, 2022
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.
March 10, 2022
The US faces a critical shortage of veterinarians in 2030. How big a shortage? About 15,000, according to a new report.
November 13, 2017
What do you do when a client comes to you asking about something they read about pet care on Google? Especially if it’s clear to you that the client doesn’t fully understand what they’ve read? If it hasn’t happened to you yet, it’s just a matter of time.
May 17, 2017
Studies of genomic sequencing and genetic disorders in dogs and cats could soon lead to simplified diagnostics and improved treatment methods. Researchers at the University of Missouri-Columbia have published three studies in the past several months focusing on whole genome sequencing (WGS) of cats and identifying biomarkers in dogs.