Veterinary E-News Magazine

July 11 | 2024 Issue 14

VHMA announces 2024 Practice Manager of the Year

By: Caitlin McCafferty

This year’s recipient is Joshua Blakemore, CVPM, RVT, FFCP

New bill allows Florida veterinarians to practice telehealth

By: Veterinary Practice News

Effective July 1, 2024, veterinarians in The Sunshine State can diagnose, treat, and prescribe medications to patients online under the Providing Equity in Telehealth Services (PETS) Act (House Bill 849).

Research paper retraction stirs copper safety debate

By: Ross Kelly

Study led by pet food company had found no risk to dog health

Harnessing the Healing Power: Red Light Therapy for Veterinary Care

Often referred to as low-level laser therapy (LLLT), this non-invasive approach has shown promising results across various animal species.

Handheld Intra-oral X-Ray System

The ELITE Dental has 7-inch LCD touch screen and Android Operating system. Images are transferred directly via USB – Realize, Shoot and See.

Veterinarian: New AVMA ethics policy has a fundamental flaw

By: Barry Kipperman

It cites guides to depopulation and euthanasia that aren't about ethics

Spaying and neutering dogs: myth vs reality

By: Lois Levine, MAs

At the AVMA Convention in Austin, Texas, a veterinarian discusses when—and if—a dog should be sterilized.

Adoption readiness focus of charity program expansion

By Veterinary Practice News

Animal shelters can access a new website for adoption-readiness resources, including a field trip training program to help implement enrichment activities for dogs that may be experiencing kennel stress.

3 must-reads for expanding parasitology knowledge

By: Abi Bautista-Alejandre

These articles discuss parasite myths, share revised canine heartworm disease guidelines, and explore the diseases ticks can transmit.

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Generic treatment receives FDA approval for cats with hyperthyroidism

By: Kristen Coppock, MA

Felanorm is the first generic methimazole oral solution is the first generic indicated for the disease in felines, and contains the same active ingredient as Felimazole Coated Tablets.

Elevating emergency pet care central to updated CPR guidelines for dogs and cats

By: Veterinary Practice News

This marks the first major revisions to the global veterinary cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) guidelines of the Reassessment Campaign on Veterinary Resuscitation (RECOVER) Initiative since 2012.

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What diagnostic imaging reveals about a horse

By Erica Larson

Diagnostic imaging results are clearer than ever, but how they will affect a horse’s performance career isn’t always evident.

Microbiota Differ Between High- and Low-Performing Horses

By Kentucky Equine Research Staff

The health effects of the intestinal microbiome extend beyond the hindgut, and one advantage may include enhanced performance.

Preventing Gastric Ulcers After Colic Surgery

By Janice L. Holland, PhD

The stress of surgery and the management changes that follow can cause gastric ulcers in horses. An equine nutritionist discusses possible solutions.

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New vaccine for bovine tuberculosis uses probiotics to survive the gut

By Abi Bautista-Alejandre

The vaccine is aimed at preventing the spread of bovine TB in white-tailed deer. read more

A vet’s quest to save the lobos

By: Kim Campbell Thornton

The comeback of Mexican wolves, also knows as lobos, highlights the role of veterinary professionals in helping protect wildlife and educate clients how zoonotic diseases can impact animals and humans.

Canada creates new priority place for protecting species at risk

By Abi Bautista-Alejandre

A stopover location for many migratory birds at risk, the priority place in the Great Northern Peninsula plays a crucial role for many species.

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