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What approval for canine OA treatment Librela means for dogs (and the people who love them)

Clinical

What approval for canine OA treatment Librela means for dogs (and the people who love them)

Nearly 40% of dogs show signs of canine osteoarthritis (OA), but many don’t receive treatment. That could change with the newly FDA-approved Librela, a monthly injectable that has been used by veterinarians in Europe for the past two years with largely positive results.

Xylazine and veterinary medicine: Where do we stand?

Xylazine and veterinary medicine: Where do we stand?

What does the human health crisis around xylazine mean for the future availability of this drug for veterinary use? Emily Singler, VMD, offers a snapshot of where we are currently in the race to regulate xylazine—and the potential impacts on vet med.

How prosthetics enable specially-abled pets

How prosthetics enable specially-abled pets

Prosthetics for companion animals can be life-changing—if the patient and their family are a good fit. Successful adoption of a prosthesis depends on many factors, including the pet’s age, size, and personality, as well as the condition of the residual limb.

Dental Case Study: Tella
Tella the dog

Clinical

Dental Case Study: Tella

Jan Bellows, DVM, DAVDC, DABVP and his team had to get creative when trying to intubate a dog with such severe periodontal disease that its mouth could not be opened far enough to see the larynx.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging in Veterinary Education and Beyond
Still of Katie Berlin, DVM, and Tina Tran, DVM, during a recording of Central Line: The AAHA Podcast

Culture and People

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging in Veterinary Education and Beyond

In an interview for Central Line: The AAHA Podcast, Tina Tran, DVM, associate professor and clinical relations lead veterinarian at the University of Arizona discusses how intertwined diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are with her work in helping veterinary students enter the field as confident, empathic colleagues with the ability to handle conflict and to examine their own biases.

The Art of Bandaging
Artistically styled image of a technician bandaging a dog's leg.

Clinical

The Art of Bandaging

Bandaging is an art. It is a skill that every technician, new or experienced, should continue to hone throughout their career. Bandages themselves are multifaceted. Proper selection and application are critical components of wound healing. Understanding the properties and functions of bandages is key to correct selection and will aid in a successful application.

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