September 3, 2010, 10:48 am
A dog’s life — physiotherapy for arthritic pets
On receiving an honour, the American entertainer Jack Benny once said, “I don’t deserve this award but I have arthritis and I don’t deserve that either.” Unfortunately, Benny was not alone in suffering from arthritis as he grew older. Arthritis is associated with significant discomfort and simple activities such as going for walks and climbing stairs often become extremely painful. A variety of treatments are available, usually involving a combination of drugs and physiotherapy, but these generally only address the symptoms rather than curing the condition. … read more »
September 3, 2010, 10:46 am
Vet advice pivotal in treatment of canine OA
A survey of more than 400 dog owners has revealed that 86% did not consider price as a factor in their decision on treatment for canine osteoarthritis (OA), while 79% claimed the advice of their vet was pivotal in deciding which treatment option to use. … read more »
August 20, 2010, 2:35 pm
Hot Branding Ban A Very Important Decision For Welfare, Scotland
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) and British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) are delighted at the announcement from the Scottish Government that the hot branding of horses and ponies will be banned in Scotland. … read more »
August 20, 2010, 2:33 pm
International equine organization considers vote on NSAID policy
Representatives from United States’ sport horse interests echoed others from around the world at a Congress focused on the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in sport horses: NSAIDS have their place in equine sports. … read more »
August 20, 2010, 2:32 pm
Quincy Bioscience’s New Animal Division to Focus on Canine Cognitive Health
Quincy Bioscience, a biotechnology company in Madison, Wis., reported today that it has launched an animal health division that will initially focus on product development for canine cognitive health. … read more »
August 19, 2010, 3:18 pm
Help promote dental health this Pet Smile Month
Veterinary practices are signing up fast for the opportunity to take part in Pet Smile Month (PSM) this September, thanks in part to the new online registration process introduced for 2010. … read more »
August 19, 2010, 3:14 pm
Researchers Use Pyrosequencing To Study Canine Intestinal Bacteria
A dog’s indiscriminate taste is not always a positive trait. In fact, it often leads to gastrointestinal infections and consequent ailments such as diarrhea and vomiting that come from eating spoiled food. Others develop gastrointestinal diseases such as inflammatory bowel diseases that are not directly attributed to the diet, but are influenced by intestinal bacteria. … read more »
August 19, 2010, 3:13 pm
A Dogs’ Place In Its Human Family
Man’s best friend might just be treated like any other animal depending on where the owners live. A study by David Blouin, assistant professor of the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Indiana University South Bend, found that people who think of animals as children tend to have a city background. … read more »
August 12, 2010, 8:53 pm
BVA Congress tackles question of overtreatment
Is it right to keep treating an animal just because the technology is available?
The BBC’s Bionic Vet Noel Fitzpatrick will be attending this year’s British Veterinary Association (BVA) Congress to answer this question in a debate titled ‘Treatment too far?’ on Friday 24th September at 4pm. … read more »
August 12, 2010, 8:52 pm
Nutrition veterinary technician specialty announced
Just months after the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA) announced its ninth specialty, clinical practice, the association has approved a 10th specialty: nutrition. … read more »
