August 29, 2019
Study: How scared is that doggie on the table?
Maybe a lot. A new study out of Australia found that up to 40% of dog owners report their dogs are scared while being examined by a veterinarian.
August 29, 2019
Maybe a lot. A new study out of Australia found that up to 40% of dog owners report their dogs are scared while being examined by a veterinarian.
August 21, 2019
The battle is on for control of the pet medications market—which recorded $9 billion in sales last year—but for the moment, it’s pretty one-sided in favor of veterinarians.
October 11, 2019
Everybody loves treats, including pets. That’s partly why the market for pet treats in the US is expected to reach $6.7 billion dollars by the end of 2019, up from $6.5 billion in 2018, according to a new report.
October 23, 2019
Given the popularity of tramadol among opioid addicts and how often pet owners doctor shop for veterinarians willing to prescribe it, sending home oral opioids such as tramadol may not be the best option for managing canine pain at home. Especially if it doesn’t even work all that well.
November 14, 2019
Keep it kind! That’s one way of summing up the findings of a new study by Portuguese researchers on the long-term negative effects of aversive training.
February 13, 2020
A new study from Brakke consulting indicates that veterinarians are missing out on a big piece of the online sales pie.
February 20, 2020
Pet owners are spending more than ever before on their pets, and time-saving, specialty pet care services account for a significant portion of that spending.
September 10, 2020
This week: FDA announces dog food recall, the secrets of FeLV revealed, and singing dogs in the wild are very much alive.
October 22, 2020
Antimicrobial-resistant microorganisms are one of the most serious global problems facing both human and animal healthcare. Antimicrobial stewardship is an important part of the solution
October 28, 2020
This week: Applications to veterinary school are way up, American Humane’s 2020 veterinary heroes, and where do pets go when they pass?