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October 08, 2018

My, what blue eyes you have—and now we know why

The answer isn’t colored contacts. It’s chromosomes. Technically, a duplicated stretch of DNA on a single chromosome: Canine chromosome 18. That’s the conclusion drawn in a new study led by Adam Boyko, PhD, Aaron Sams, PhD. How did they get their data? They crowd-sourced it through direct-to-consumer DNA testing.

September 27, 2018

Weekly News Roundup 9/21–9/27

This week: Scotland Yard doesn’t get its man in the notorious case of the Croydon cat killer, veterinary students at Ohio State get to practice on patients who feel no pain, and if you applied for that viral job ad as a cat caretaker on a Greek island, you’re out of luck.

September 18, 2018

Prevention made easier with free, online tools. Plus, earn 9 hours of RACE-approved CE!

Prevention is key to improving the lives of our patients and their owners. Learn how preventive care can make a positive difference in your practice with the Preventive Healthcare Certificate Program from Partners for Healthy Pets (PHP). This free, 10-module online course provides veterinary students, technicians, associate veterinarians, and practice owners with information on how to provide preventive healthcare in conjunction with yearly visits.

September 13, 2018

Weekly News Roundup 9/7–9/13

This week: Counting owls one disgusting pellet at a time, a job-search update on that viral ad for a pet sitter in paradise, and the dog-eat-dog world of dog-walking apps.

September 06, 2018

Weekly News Roundup 8/31—9/6

This week: The world’s first test-tube lions could help save big cats, a pet dog dies protecting a family during a bear attack, and Britons don’t do their homework before buying puppies.

September 04, 2018

These free, online tools are worth a pound of cure. And 9 credit hours of RACE-approved CE

“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” is one of Benjamin Franklin’s most famous sayings. And it’s as true of pet care as it is of anything else. Learn how preventive care can make a positive difference in your practice with the Preventive Healthcare Certificate Program from Partners for Healthy Pets (PHP). This free, 10-module online course provides veterinary students, technicians, associate veterinarians, and practice owners with information on how to provide preventive healthcare in conjunction with yearly visits.

September 01, 2018

New study shows link between ticks and kidney disease

Tick encounters are increasingly hard to avoid. These adaptable parasites are responsible for spreading a variety of diseases throughout the United States, and their range is increasing. With autumn tick season fast approaching, it’s critical to stay alert to the risks and take steps to protect our pets and ourselves. That means regularly screening pets—whether symptomatic or seemingly healthy—to identify exposure to infected ticks.

August 30, 2018

Weekly News Roundup 8/24–8/30

This week: A surprising new survey reveals the type of pet who makes kids happiest, service dogs who wash out of basic training are available to good homes, and the Paris Aquarium offers a toilet-free alternative to getting rid of unwanted goldfish.

August 28, 2018

The veterinary significance of emerging infectious diseases

J. Scott Weese, DVM, DVSc, DACVIM, provides insight into the emergence of infectious diseases and their impact on animals and humans. He reminds us that our ability to identify new viruses currently outpaces the ability to interpret the relevance of these discoveries.

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