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Beyond pain management: Treating the cause of canine OA 
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Beyond pain management: Treating the cause of canine OA 

Canine osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most common chronic conditions affecting dogs of all ages. Traditionally, its management has centered on providing pain relief, which is understandable given the clear impact on a dog’s mobility and quality of life. However, a growing body of research and experience suggests that this pain-centric approach may be too narrow.

Veterinary school warns about feline oclacitinib chewable tablets ingestion  
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Veterinary school warns about feline oclacitinib chewable tablets ingestion  

After seeing two cases of intoxication of in cats after they ingested oclacitinib chewable tablets (Apoquel) prescribed for their canine housemates, NC State Veterinary School doctors warn cat owners and veterinarians about the possible risk of cats getting into the flavored chewable formulation of this drug.

 

AAHA’s new One Health guidelines demonstrate the importance of care through a One Health lens
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Guidelines

AAHA’s new One Health guidelines demonstrate the importance of care through a One Health lens

The 2025 AAHA One Health Guidelines: Navigating Cross-Disciplinary Partnerships are officially out! And while they contain plenty of guidance on what to do in the case of zoonotic disease, these new guidelines don’t stop there. Learn how viewing your cases through a One Health lens could make a massive difference for your patients, your clients, and your team.

Pet food insecurity: A growing concern in today’s economic climate
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Culture and People

Pet food insecurity: A growing concern in today’s economic climate

Pet food insecurity is on the rise, and in the current economic climate, it seems likely to continue to increase. Fortunately, there are a number of established organizations working to help keep pets fed (and keep families together), but they can’t do it alone. Learn how you and your team can make an impact in your community by identifying potential needs and connecting your neighbors with resources that can help them and their beloved pets.

How to create a clinic that cats (and caregivers) will love
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Practice Management

How to create a clinic that cats (and caregivers) will love

You might love seeing clients with cats, but is your practice as cat-friendly as it could be? From small tweaks that make a big impact on patient care to major redesigns that’ll wow your clients, there are plenty of ways to level up the cattiness in your practice (in a good way).

Dear Labby: Addressing a collaborative care conundrum with referral guidelines
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Clinical

Dear Labby: Addressing a collaborative care conundrum with referral guidelines

Labby digs into a common, but tricky, situation. A general practice is seeing more and more cases in need of specialty care, but although they’d love to refer these cases out, there aren’t many specialists in the area. Fortunately, everyone’s favorite advice-giving Labrador was quick to fetch several paw-sible solutions!

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