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Mystery illness identified as canine parvovirus
The confirmation by the Michigan State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory comes after point-of-care tests failed to identify the virus in…
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Policies on physical restraint of animals, canine devocalization approved
The AVMA House of Delegates adopted a handful of revised animal welfare policies, including one on “Canine Devocalization” that supersedes the…
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Treating anxiety to prevent canine aggression
Anxiety-reducing drugs are an often-overlooked tool that can help prevent aggression in dogs.
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Genomic tests show promise for early detection of canine cancers
Emerging technology in the field of veterinary diagnostics is finding canine cancer in the early stage of the disease, meaning treatment can start…
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Canine welfare program certifies 100-plus dog breeders
More than 100 dog breeders have gained recognition through the Purdue University–based Canine Care Certified program.
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Canine osteoarthritis drug, Lyme disease bacteria vaccine receive approvals
Two recent drug approvals mean a novel treatment for the control of canine osteoarthritis (OA) pain and an oral vaccine against the wildlife spread of…
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Updated guidance on canine leptospirosis reflects better understanding of disease
The latest consensus statement on leptospirosis in dogs from the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine features the latest understanding…
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AHS updates heartworm guidelines for dogs
The American Heartworm Society (AHS) published an updated version of its Canine Heartworm Guidelines on heartworm prevention, diagnosis, and treatment…
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Study uses dog breed, weight, and sex to determine age for early detection of cancer
Results of a study of more than 3,000 dogs diagnosed with cancer suggest that routine evaluations should begin at age 7 to identify cancer at an early…
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VMX 2023 draws a crowd for 40th anniversary
Several new studies were unveiled at @the_NAVC Veterinary Meeting & Expo this January in Orlando, Florida, including research identifying 30 different…
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Studies analyze factors, outcomes associated with cranial cruciate ligament rupture, surgery
A new study identified dogs at most risk of cranial cruciate ligament rupture and highlighted the clinical rationales used to decide between surgical…
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Vaccine hesitancy gives some US dog, cat owners cold feet
The connection between attitudes toward human and pet vaccines and how those of some people are changing is forcing veterinary professionals to more…
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Research on aging a natural fit for One Health approach
With today’s technological advancements, researchers are calling for a concerted effort to gather big data on aging dogs to benefit not only…
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WSAVA updates global guidelines for vaccination
The World Small Animal Veterinary Association has updated its Global Vaccination Guidelines, which became available online April 8. The updated…
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New listings in AVMA Animal Health Studies Database – March 2023
Among the new listings in the AVMA Animal Health Studies Database is a pilot study of a novel therapeutic probiotic in dogs with diarrhea and…
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Health screening test rolled out for brachycephalic dog breeds
The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, in partnership with the University of Cambridge and The Kennel Club in the U.K., is offering the Respiratory…
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AAHA publishes allergic skin disease guidelines for dogs, cats
On October 31, the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) announced the publication of the 2023 AAHA Management of Allergic Skin Diseases in Dogs…