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Resources  from the 2019 AAHA Canine Life Stage Guidelines   for both pet owners and veterinary teams.

Sample cleaning protocols for veterinary practices.

Companion animals are in danger from the new coronavirus, but not for the reason you might think.

Despite the fact that the effectiveness of facemasks in stopping the spread of the new coronavirus is in dispute, demand for the masks could leave veterinarians in the lurch.

The American Animal Hospital Association is responding to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic by operating virtually, including performing virtual practice accreditation evaluations , through at least April 20.

A veterinary team’s best work can be undone by a breach in infection control, prevention, and biosecurity (ICPB). Such a breach, in the practice or home-care setting, can lead to medical, social, and financial impacts on patients, clients, and staff, as well as damaging the reputation of the hospital.

This Trends feature article provides an in-depth look at cannabis research in companion animal medicine, particularly cannabidiol (CBD) for dogs. The article discusses research being conducted to develop a strain of CBD for animal patients similar to that used to treat various human health conditions. 

AAHA Vice President Adam Hechko, DVM, discusses the value of having in-house diagnostic equipment, and how it can help provide better care and improve client loyalty. Also in this section, what every veterinary professional needs to know about the 2020 AAHA Anesthesia and Monitoring Guidelines , and an obituary for an AAHA past president.

News briefs and advice from around the industry. Headlines this month include: 5 Things All Vets Need to Know About Blue-Green Algae, Banned Racehorse Therapy Exposed, 100-Year-Old Terms, Spring Cleaning, Banned Racehorse Therapy Exposed; and How To Stop Interrupting.