Helping pet parents through the recovery process
When a patient is healing from injury, there are a several ways to support them and their caregiver through the recovery process. Dogs and cats…
Category: Veterinary Care
Rethinking the role of metronidazole in veterinary medicine
This article discusses the appropriate and inappropriate uses of metronidazole, highlights current research that contradicts our older assumptions, and prompts some questioning to determine if…
Tear production and good ocular hygiene in dogs and cats
An overview of tear function and why it’s a crucial component of ocular hygiene in your canine and feline patients. The quality and quantity of…
Discussing lifestyle and home risks with new kitten parents
New kitten parents might lean on you for advice when they’re adjusting to life with their new feline companions. Here’s a few tidbits of advice…
How the NASC is helping to elevate and standardize the animal supplement industry
The NASC Quality Seal is earned, not purchased, and has become a credible and trusted symbol of quality, vigilance and continuous improvement. Chances are you’ve…
Technicians as teachers: tapping their expertise to educate clients about nutrition
By initiating discussions about nutrition each time pet parents visit the practice, veterinary technicians can directly impact the lifelong health of their patients. Nutrition applies…
Home-preparing pet food – what you need to know
Thanks to animal cookbooks and internet recipes, home-preparing food for your dog or cat has never been more accessible. But making sure he’s getting a…
Tongues, pulses, and points: TCVM diagnostics for the beginner
Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, like Western medicine, is an extremely broad subject that can be studied for years. As with any medical system, a little…
Addressing kerato-seborrheic disorders (KSD) in canine and feline patients
With the right topical approach, you can maintain a healthy skin barrier in patients to reduce the discomfort associated with kerato-seborrheic disorders. Dermatological issues have…
Integrative approaches to canine hemangiosarcoma
Combining conventional and alternative treatments is the best approach for dogs with hemangiosarcoma (HSA). Hemangiosarcoma (HSA) is a relatively common and devastating tumor often found…
Study shows kids with dogs fare better than those without
A study funded by HABRI reveals that children from dog-owning households are more well-adjusted socially and emotionally than those without canine companions. The results of…
Cancer conversations
5 tips for mindfully communicating a cancer diagnosis that strengthen bonds of trust and enhances patient care. Since one in four dogs will develop cancer…
