News Feature Channel: Veterinary Medicine

The Influence of 'Biotics' on the Gut Microbiome of Dogs and Cats

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 09:45:01 EST

Research Concentrates on Genes That Cause Tumors in the Meibomian Gland

Tufts University — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 13:30:56 EST

Tufts University researcher dedicated to finding treatments for cancer by researching tumors that develop in Meibomian glands, the specialized oil-secreting glands of the eyelid.

KeraVet(r) Bio, Inc., Announces Completion of a Clinical Study Showing Pet Parents Overwhelmingly Prefer KeraVet Gel to a Cone

KeraVet Bio — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 17:05:10 EST

KeraVet Bio, Inc., announced today that it has completed a controlled clinical study that shows that pet parents overwhelmingly prefer using KeraVet Gel to an Elizabethan collar (otherwise known as the cone or E-collar). This study is a follow-up to the randomized controlled clinical study KeraVet Bio completed that showed that the KeraVet Gel product significantly reduced licking behavior and improved healing outcomes (publication in review at the American Journal of Veterinary Research).

One Health at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University

Tufts University — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 09:35:57 EST

Highlights research work being down across several disciplines at the veterinary school

Morgane Schambourg: A Veterinarian Dedicated to Advancing Equine Medicine

Universite de Montreal — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 12:00:10 EST

UdeM's Faculty of Veterinary Medicine welcomes Morgane Schambourg, a specialist in equine surgery and sports medicine who honed her skills in the United Arab Emirates caring for endurance racehorses.

New Jersey's First Veterinary School Accepts Applications for Inaugural Class

Rowan University — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 13:05:23 EST

New Jersey's first veterinary school accepts applications for inaugural class

Hurricane Milton: Back-to-Back Storms Multiply Concerns Over Flooding, Health, Evacuations, Pets and Access to Infant Food

University of Delaware — Mon, 07 Oct 2024 14:05:09 EST

Do Coyotes Have Puppy Dog Eyes? New Study Reveals Wild Canines Share Dog's Famous Expression

Baylor University — Tue, 01 Oct 2024 21:05:06 EST

New research from Baylor University reveals that coyotes, like domestic dogs, have the ability to produce the famous "puppy dog eyes" expression. The study - "Coyotes can do 'puppy dog eyes' too: Comparing interspecific variation in Canis facial expression muscles," published in the Royal Society Open Science - challenges the hypothesis that this facial feature evolved exclusively in dogs as a result of domestication.

New Tool Can Assess Elderly Dogs' Frailty

North Carolina State University — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 11:05:33 EST

Researchers have developed a tool that can aid owners and veterinarians in assessing an elderly dog's frailty. The tool - when coupled with simple assessments of body and muscle condition by the veterinarian - can predict likelihood of short-term (within six months) mortality and provide important data to owners faced with treatment and quality-of-life decisions for their aging dogs.

Recording the Cats in the Hats

Universite de Montreal — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 10:05:22 EST

Canadian scientists knit little wool caps to contain electrodes that cats normally shake off when being tested for chronic pain.

World Rabies Day 2024: Experts Encourage Education, Vaccination, and Collaboration to Combat Rabies

Virginia Tech — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 09:05:49 EST

Rabies is a virus that affects the central nervous system in mammals, leading to brain inflammation. Rabies is almost always fatal once there are symptoms, but it is also 100 percent preventable with proper precautions and vaccination. Understanding the risks and taking preventative measures is essential in protecting animals, families, and communities.

SOS Signal for Canine Muscle Loss

Tufts University — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 15:05:02 EST

Researchers at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine are now working with engineers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to determine whether a blood test, ultrasound, or a combination of both can be developed to detect cachexia sooner, more consistently, and to grade how advanced the condition is.

Committed to Providing the Best Pet Care

Tufts University — Mon, 04 Mar 2024 13:05:42 EST

Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine's Henry and Lois Foster Hospital for Small Animals is one of only five facilities worldwide and is certified by the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care's (ACVECC) Veterinary Committee on Trauma (VetCOT) as a Level I Vet Trauma Center.

GW Research Explores How People Make a Snap Judgment About Unfamiliar Dogs

George Washington University — Tue, 20 Feb 2024 11:05:32 EST

A new study by researchers at the George Washington University Primate Genomics Lab finds that even dogs' faces provoke instant judgement from people who don't know them.

Chocolate and candy: The hidden Valentine's Day dangers to your pet's health

Virginia Tech — Mon, 12 Feb 2024 11:05:15 EST

As Valentine's Day approaches, you may be planning to enjoy some chocolates and candies. While these sweet treats delight us, they can pose significant risks to our pets. Understanding what's enjoyable for us but might be harmful for our furry friends is important during this sweet holiday. "As pet owners, we understand how tempting it can be to share treats with your pets.

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Nursing Community Coalition Urges Congress to Protect Veterans' Access to Quality Anesthesia Care

American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology — Thu, 25 Jan 2024 18:05:30 EST

In a letter to Rep. David Scott (D-Ga.) and Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) voiced strong opposition to the erroneously named "Protect Lifesaving Anesthesia Care for Veterans Act of 2023," emphasizing the potential negative impact the bill could have on veterans' health and their continuity of care.

Chula Researchers Develop Progesterone Test Kit to Determine Swine Pregnancy to Assist Farm Management

Chulalongkorn University — Mon, 22 Jan 2024 08:55:32 EST

A simple way to find out whether a gilt is already pregnant is through the Progesterone Test Kit - an innovation developed by Chulalongkorn University researchers that is easy for farmers to use, with fast and accurate results.

Call for Papers and Participants: CUVC 2024 Unveils the Future of Veterinary Science!

Chulalongkorn University — Fri, 19 Jan 2024 08:55:58 EST

The Faculty of Veterinary Science at Chulalongkorn University is thrilled to invite academics, scholars in animal health, students, and animal enthusiasts to join the 23rd Chulalongkorn University Veterinary Conference: CUVC 2024.

Knowing what dogs like to watch could help veterinarians assess their vision

University of Wisconsin-Madison — Thu, 18 Jan 2024 15:05:01 EST

Ever wonder what kind of TV shows your dog might choose if they could work the remote control? New research from the University of Wisconsin-Madison's School of Veterinary Medicine provides some answers, but the study was more interested in solving a longstanding problem in veterinary medicine than turning canine companions into couch potatoes.