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…
Category: Veterinary Care
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…
Feline GI disease: a systematic approach to diagnosis
A discussion of the general diagnostic approach to cats with GI symptoms, along with some of the specialized tests available at reference laboratories. Gastrointestinal (GI)…
What should you know about dental microbiology?
A better understanding of dental microbiology can help you halt the growth of tough pathogens in your patients mouths, resulting in better overall oral health.…
PRP lysate can help with equine joint infections
A research team has developed a PRP lysate that attack biofilms associated with equine joint infections. Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed a…
Proactive use of Microbiome Restorative Therapy (MBRT) in the veterinary clinic
Microbiome Restorative Therapy using quality donors can help restore balance in patients whose microbiome has been damaged. The microbiome is the body’s new frontier and…
