GlobalVetLink Explores Health Certificate Compliance
GlobalVetLink has released the results of a survey on the latest trends in animal health compliance. Topics include how veterinary clinics manage health certificates and the everyday challenges. Learn more at bit.ly/3DZ35O3.
Felixvet Offers Carprofen Soft Chewable Tablets
Felixvet Inc., an Ireland-based manufacturer of generic drugs for companion animals, has launched Carprofen Soft Chewable Tablets. According to the company, “This addition offers veterinarians five different forms of carprofen, each specifically designed to meet the diverse needs of their customers.” The company’s North American headquarters opened in Kansas City, Missouri, in 2023.
1 Million Use Connect With a Vet
Chewy’s telehealth platform, Connect with a Vet, has surpassed 1 million consultations after nearly five years. The online retailer’s advice and guidance service is available seven days a week from 6 a.m. to midnight ET. According to Chewy, “More than 70% of cases are referred to in-person providers to ensure pets receive necessary medical attention, and over one-third of consultations lead to immediate or emergency referrals.”
All Pet Card Expands Financing Partners
Pet owners may now use the financing option All Pet Card for day care, boarding and training services. Details are at bit.ly/42Bv6o8.
Behavior Issues Are Common in Dogs
Texas A&M University researcher Dr. Bonnie Beaver has discovered that more than 99% of U.S. dogs show potentially problematic behaviors, with the top categories related to aggression, separation and attachment, and fear and anxiety. “Owners may not see them as issues worth addressing, but almost any dog owner will encounter a behavior that is at least inconvenient,” Dr. Beaver said. The study, published in the Journal of Veterinary Behavior, is at bit.ly/4i5aY28.
ScribbleVet Partners With University of Florida
The University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine has adopted the AI-powered scribe tool ScribbleVet throughout its veterinary facilities, including classrooms. ScribbleVet uses artificial intelligence to complete veterinary SOAP notes during a patient exam.
CityVet Expands Into Indiana
The 59-hospital CityVet network expects to open its first Indiana clinic in suburban Indianapolis this summer. Other CityVet locations are in Arizona, Colorado, Georgia, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Texas and Virginia.
How to Solve the Shelter Vet Shortage
The nonprofit San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has released a white paper examining how animal welfare organizations, veterinary professionals and community leaders can work together to retain more shelter veterinarians. Details are at bit.ly/4i7yOdE.
Learn More About Avian Influenza
Merck Veterinary Manual has updated its avian influenza Q&A at bit.ly/43lAkFh. Written by Drs. David E. Swayne and Laurie Hess, the web page covers the precautions veterinarians should take when seeing animals that may have avian influenza.