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The canine hookworm Ancylostoma caninum is the most common species of hookworm affecting dogs in the US. And they’re only likely to become more common, thanks to the spread of multi-anthelmintic drug resistance in the species.

If companion-animal orthopedics are your jam, AO VET wants to hear from you; they’ve got a few questions.

Researchers in Quebec have discovered significant gaps between standards of practice for anesthesia and analgesia as recommended by international guidelines and the care provided in veterinary practices in Canada.  

Researchers at Clemson University have discovered a genetic variation associated with an often fatal esophageal disorder common in German shepherds—and developed a test to check for it.

Progressive hearing loss early in life in both dogs and humans is known as early-onset adult deafness (EOAD) and some dog breeds—such as border collies and Rhodesian ridgebacks—are more prone to it than others.

Researchers have successfully restored dim-light vision to dogs with an inherited disorder that causes night blindness.

According to statistics, animal control officials across the country see a 30–60% increase in lost pets each year between July fourth and sixth. In fact, July fifth is traditionally one of the busiest days of the year for animal shelters.

Veterinary surgery simulation offers a safe space to practice anesthesia and team communication.

Ticks can transmit a number of diseases to both pets and people through their saliva, including Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Ehrlichia canis , and tick paralysis. 

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is the number-one cause of death in cats older than five, and it’s estimated that it affects around 30% of cats over 12. Now imagine being able to predict feline CKD in a client’s cat two years before it happens. And doing it by doing what you’re already doing.