Staffing initiative helps veterinary clinics during COVID-19
Merck Animal Health sponsors IMLocum and gives clinics access to their services free of charge until June 30th, 2020. In response to the COVID-19 situation,…
Category: Veterinary Care
OVDL teams up with local lab to test for COVID-19
The Oregon Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (OVDL) is teaming up with private Corvallis-based WVT Laboratory to increase novel COVID-19 testing. As health centers nationwide continue to…
Supplementation for dogs at various life stages
Supplementation is important, regardless of a dogs life stage. The NASC provides information on how to talk to your clients about proper supplementation. When speaking…
New survey highlights pets as sources of comfort
A new survey shows that pets are a source of comfort during COVID-19 self-isolation, however, there are concerns of pet infection. A new national survey…
Essential oils to treat severe feline oral and tissue trauma
This case study explores how integrating a variety of essential oils into a treatment plan for a young DSH female cat with severe oral tissue…
Morris Animal Foundation announces funding for large animal research
The Morris Animal Foundation has just announced a call for grant proposals, focusing the funding on large animal research. Morris Animal Foundation is now accepting proposals for…
Communication: the key to implementing massage therapy treatment
How communication between veterinarians and a canine (and feline) massage therapist (CCMT or CFMT) can ensure a safe treatment plan for your clients. Massage therapy…
Acupuncture and analgesia in veterinary medicine
An exploration of how acupuncture to achieve analgesia, an ancient modality, is used to treat a variety of pain levels in animal patients. Acupuncture is…
Correcting equine facial asymmetry using cranial bone releases
A look at how craniosacral sessions and kinesiology taping improved a horse’s facial asymmetry. Craniosacral therapy is a bodywork technique that addresses the craniosacral rhythm…
Top 4 herbs for your pet’s dental health
Bad teeth, red gums and smelly breath…periodontal disease affects at least half of all dogs and cats. These herbs (along with kelp!) can provide symptomatic…
Add animal bodywork services to your veterinary practice
Generate more income into your practice by offering animal bodywork services! More and more animal owners are seeking non-invasive, drug-free treatments for their dogs and…
Help for the “shut-down” dog
Dogs that freeze, flatten to the ground, or act like they’re “just not there” have essentially shut down. Here’s how to recognize the signs, why…
