New NAVC Veterinary Microbiome Certification

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The Veterinary Care Shortage for Backyard Chickens

With small flocks as pets becoming more common, small animal veterinarians have an obligation to increase awareness of the benefits of avian husbandry and provide access to quality, affordable care.

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FAQs and Answers About Heartworm Diagnosis

Parasitology

FAQs and Answers About Heartworm Diagnosis

This article answers some of the most frequently asked questions about heartworm screening and diagnosis that the AHS gets from general practitioners.

Blood Smear Review: A Step-by-Step Guide to Platelets in Dogs and Cats

Cytology

Blood Smear Review: A Step-by-Step Guide to Platelets in Dogs and Cats

Platelets should be counted via manual blood smear review in addition to automated hematology analyzers, particularly for patients with bleeding disorders.

Algorithmic Approach: Separation Anxiety in Dogs

Behavior

Algorithmic Approach: Separation Anxiety in Dogs

Treatment involves a 5-step plan: management, social communication/cues, tools, desensitization and counterconditioning, and medication.

Diagnosis and Treatment of Heterobilharzia americana in Dogs

Parasitology

Diagnosis and Treatment of Heterobilharzia americana in Dogs

Schistosomiasis is a parasitic infection of emerging importance in dogs and infection occurs during contact with contaminated freshwater sources.

Management of Gastrointestinal Hypomotility in the Hospitalized Patient

Gastroenterology

Management of Gastrointestinal Hypomotility in the Hospitalized Patient

Initial management of GIHM should first focus on environmental modification followed by prokinetic agents.

Commercial Fresh Pet Food Diets

Nutrition

Commercial Fresh Pet Food Diets

Clients have begun trying to understand and seek healthier pet diets, including questioning the AAFCO human-grade labeling claim, ultraprocessed food concerns, and dietary AGEs.

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