A recent study suggests that shelter cat adoption may be beneficial to both children with autism spectrum disorder and their parents. wip-studio / stock.adobe.com One in 54 children in the United States is diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While studies have long shown that companion…
A new study, published in the latest issue of the Journal of Small Animal Practice (JSAP), found that whilst subcutaneous ureteral bypass (SUB) placement was associated with a high complication rate, most complications were manageable, resulting in an overall median survival time of over two years. The study, which was funded by BSAVA-PetSavers, the charitable division of…
WRITTEN BY TODAY’S VETERINARY BUSINESS IN JANUARY 2021 Two new oral medications — one for the control of seizures in dogs with idiopathic epilepsy and the other for the treatment of canine lymphoma — have received conditional approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The epilepsy drug, KBroVet-CA1 (potassium bromide chewable tablets), was developed by…
The AAFP gives member practices six months to transition away from medically unnecessary onychectomies. The American Association of Feline Practitioners has enacted a policy banning newly certified Cat Friendly Practices from performing elective declaw procedures and ordered the group’s 1,015 current member practices to stop elective onychectomies within six months. The AAFP in 2017…
More than 1000 lot codes are now part of the widely expanded recall; 70 deaths and 80 illnesses have been reported in dogs to date, presumably caused by aflatoxin toxicity. The FDA announced yesterday that Midwestern Pet Foods, Inc has significantly expanded its recall of Sportmix brand pet foods due to potentially elevated levels of…
January 11, 2021 (published) By Lisa Wogan They aim to improve veterinary understanding of illegal FIP treatments. On an evening in late August, an Ohio woman drove to a gas station to meet someone she knew only from Facebook. She gave him $180 in exchange for needles, syringes and two unlabeled 5-milliliter vials filled with…
Veterinary leaders from around the country will serve as founding members of a new Commission for a Diverse, Equitable and Inclusive Veterinary Profession. The commission will “drive change and accountability throughout the field,” according to the AVMA and the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges, which are spearheading the commission. “These distinguished and dedicated leaders…
The more than 1000 member practices must cease performing unnecessary declaw procedures within 6 months. koldunova / stock.adobe.com The American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) has announced an update for all designated Cat Friendly Practices (CFPs): Elective feline onychectomy procedures is no longer allowed at these hospitals. The policy change aligns with the association’s 2017 statement that…
Pandemic Restrictions Likely Discouraged Clients From Volunteering Their Cats And Dogs As Donors. WRITTEN BY TODAY’S VETERINARY BUSINESS IN JANUARY 2021 image from: Todorean-Gabriel/Shutterstock.com The BluePearl veterinary hospital network is appealing to pet owners to consider donating blood from their cats and dogs due to a significant shortfall. BluePearl, which operates 11 pet blood banks…
Change is the only constant for anyone working in a veterinary practice or related business. While this is true for many industries in a technology driven world, it hits veterinary professionals particularly hard as they feel the pressure to not only stay up to date on the latest tools and techniques for treating patients, but…
