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Bravecto Quantum: Insight from a dermatologist
A West Highland White Terrier being given a subcutaneous injection by two veterinary team members

Clinical

Bravecto Quantum: Insight from a dermatologist

Veterinarians and dog owners have another option for flea and tick prevention with Bravecto Quantum, but that can come with questions about benefits and risks of use. Here, a dermatologist weighs in with helpful advice for veterinary teams to consider.

The state of rabies: Facts and stats you need to know
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Clinical

The state of rabies: Facts and stats you need to know

Rabies is preventable through vaccines, and human deaths from rabies are fairly rare in the US. But with multiple outbreaks across the country currently being tracked, veterinary professionals are well positioned to educate clients as they vaccinate pets. First, though, it’s important to recognize the impact of rabies today, both in the US and around the world, as well as what resources are available to you.

Pet poison hotlines impacted by new law
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Pet poison hotlines impacted by new law

Pet poison hotlines are currently unable to directly assist Georgia pet owners. But questions about a new law will hopefully be resolved soon.

Adding in some fun: Gamifying veterinary education
Empiric Small Animal Veterinary Card Game

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Adding in some fun: Gamifying veterinary education

Care to play a game? It’s a question veterinary students might start to hear more regularly during their classes as new veterinary educational approaches, like veterinary card games, encourage active learning.

Poisons Help: A global Facebook network supporting veterinarians with toxic mushroom and plant ID
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Poisons Help: A global Facebook network supporting veterinarians with toxic mushroom and plant ID

Most veterinarians aren’t trained in botany or mycology, and even those who can confidently identify common garden hazards like lilies or Amanitas may be stumped when presented with an unusual mushroom species or uncommon plant. That’s why Poisons Help, a Facebook-based volunteer network, can be an invaluable resource for veterinary professionals (and pet parents) the world over.

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