{"id":12579,"date":"2017-03-09T19:49:33","date_gmt":"2017-03-09T19:49:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/phosdev.com\/todaysveterinarypractice\/?p=12579"},"modified":"2022-02-12T10:03:59","modified_gmt":"2022-02-12T10:03:59","slug":"todays-veterinary-newsthe-latest-news-veterinary-medicine-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/navc.sitepreview.app\/todaysveterinarypractice.com\/news\/todays-veterinary-newsthe-latest-news-veterinary-medicine-5\/","title":{"rendered":"Today&#8217;s Veterinary News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/todaysveterinarypractice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/03\/TVP-2017-0304_News_FORWEB.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-9886 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/todaysveterinarypractice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2011\/07\/pdf_button.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"110\" height=\"27\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>New Website for Cat Caregivers<\/h2>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-12580 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/todaysveterinarypractice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/03\/T1703C03Fig01-300x197.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"197\" srcset=\"https:\/\/navc.sitepreview.app\/todaysveterinarypractice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/03\/T1703C03Fig01-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/navc.sitepreview.app\/todaysveterinarypractice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/03\/T1703C03Fig01-768x505.jpg 768w, https:\/\/navc.sitepreview.app\/todaysveterinarypractice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/03\/T1703C03Fig01.jpg 912w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>The American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) has launched \u201cThe Cat Community\u201d at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.catfriendly.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">catfriendly.com<\/a>. Powered by feline veterinarians, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.catfriendly.com\">catfriendly.com<\/a> provides cat caregivers with reliable and valuable educational information. Cat caregivers will be able to learn about their cat\u2019s innate behaviors, the importance of routine veterinary care, and how to take great care of their cat, as well as answer many of their most pressing questions. Veterinary professionals can use the website as a client resource.\u00a0The site also features a \u201cFind a Veterinarian or Practice\u201d search database so cat caregivers can locate an AAFP member veterinarian or Cat Friendly Practice in their area.<\/p>\n<p>\u25a0 Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.catfriendly.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">catfriendly.com<\/a> to learn more!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>New Animation for Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/todaysveterinarypractice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/03\/T1703C03Fig02.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-12581 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/todaysveterinarypractice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/03\/T1703C03Fig02-300x171.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"171\" srcset=\"https:\/\/navc.sitepreview.app\/todaysveterinarypractice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/03\/T1703C03Fig02-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/navc.sitepreview.app\/todaysveterinarypractice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/03\/T1703C03Fig02-1024x585.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/navc.sitepreview.app\/todaysveterinarypractice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/03\/T1703C03Fig02-768x438.jpg 768w, https:\/\/navc.sitepreview.app\/todaysveterinarypractice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/03\/T1703C03Fig02.jpg 1466w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Companion Animal Health has pioneered a first-in-class medical animation overviewing platelet biology and the effects of platelet-rich plasma (PRP). This animation provides the viewer with a biologic background into this groundbreaking therapy, following the steps of PRP processing to injection, resulting in tissue healing and repair. Educational for both veterinary professionals and pet owners alike, this animation brings to life this clinically effective therapy in a simplified manner.<\/p>\n<p>\u25a0 View the animation by visiting <a href=\"http:\/\/www.LiteCureInfo.com\/HowDoesPRPWork\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.LiteCureInfo.com\/HowDoesPRPWork<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>Maker of HEARTGARD Plus to Donate $100K to Veteran-Focused NonProfit<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Merial, the maker of HEARTGARD Plus, announced a new partnership with Warrior Canine Connection, a Washington DC-based nonprofit that offers assistance to service members and veterans affected by the invisible wounds of war by providing them with highly skilled service dogs. As part of the partnership, Merial will donate $100,000 to support Warrior Canine Connection\u2019s work and the rehabilitating power of the human-animal bond. In doing so, Merial hopes to enhance the health of service members and veterans and raise awareness of canine heartworm disease prevention.<\/p>\n<p>\u25a0 Learn more at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.warriorcanineconnection.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">warriorcanineconnection.org<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.heartgard.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">heartgard.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_12582\" style=\"width: 203px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/todaysveterinarypractice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/03\/T1703C03Fig03.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12582\" class=\"wp-image-12582 size-figure_img\" src=\"https:\/\/todaysveterinarypractice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/03\/T1703C03Fig03-193x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"193\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/navc.sitepreview.app\/todaysveterinarypractice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/03\/T1703C03Fig03-193x300.jpg 193w, https:\/\/navc.sitepreview.app\/todaysveterinarypractice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/03\/T1703C03Fig03.jpg 386w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 193px) 100vw, 193px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-12582\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Specialist Justin Lansford, US Army (Ret)<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_12583\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/todaysveterinarypractice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/03\/T1703C03Fig04.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12583\" class=\"wp-image-12583 size-figure_img\" src=\"https:\/\/todaysveterinarypractice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/03\/T1703C03Fig04-290x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"290\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/navc.sitepreview.app\/todaysveterinarypractice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/03\/T1703C03Fig04-290x300.jpg 290w, https:\/\/navc.sitepreview.app\/todaysveterinarypractice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/03\/T1703C03Fig04.jpg 580w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 290px) 100vw, 290px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-12583\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sergeant Matt Moores, US Marine Corps (Ret)<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_12584\" style=\"width: 450px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/todaysveterinarypractice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/03\/T1703C03Fig05.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12584\" class=\"wp-image-12584 \" src=\"https:\/\/todaysveterinarypractice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/03\/T1703C03Fig05.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"440\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/navc.sitepreview.app\/todaysveterinarypractice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/03\/T1703C03Fig05.jpg 783w, https:\/\/navc.sitepreview.app\/todaysveterinarypractice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/03\/T1703C03Fig05-300x230.jpg 300w, https:\/\/navc.sitepreview.app\/todaysveterinarypractice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/03\/T1703C03Fig05-768x589.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 440px) 100vw, 440px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-12584\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sergeant Trent Aisner, US Army (Ret)<\/p><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>New Editor for <em>The Merck Veterinary Manual<\/em><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-12585 size-figure_img\" src=\"https:\/\/todaysveterinarypractice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/03\/T1703C03Fig06-238x300.jpg\" width=\"238\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/navc.sitepreview.app\/todaysveterinarypractice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/03\/T1703C03Fig06-238x300.jpg 238w, https:\/\/navc.sitepreview.app\/todaysveterinarypractice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/03\/T1703C03Fig06.jpg 475w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 238px) 100vw, 238px\" \/>Merck and Co, Inc has announced that Scott Line, DVM, PhD, DACVB, has been named Editor-in-Chief of <em>The<\/em><em> Merck Veterinary Manual<\/em>, the company\u2019s renowned animal health reference. Dr. Line graduated summa cum laude from Ohio State University, where he also received his doctor of veterinary medicine degree. He later earned a PhD in animal behavior from the University of California at Davis, where he also served as a resident at the School of Veterinary Medicine. <em>The Merck Veterinary Manual<\/em> has been trusted by veterinarians, veterinary students, veterinary technicians, and other animal health professionals since 1955. The 11th edition was published in the summer of 2016 and contains contributions from nearly 400 veterinary experts.<\/p>\n<p>\u25a0 It can be ordered at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.merckbooks.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">merckbooks.com<\/a>, by calling <strong>1-877-762-2974<\/strong>, or at navc.com\/bookstore.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>New Advisory Board To Advance Therapeutic Nutrition<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-12586 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/todaysveterinarypractice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/03\/T1703C03Fig07-300x122.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"122\" srcset=\"https:\/\/navc.sitepreview.app\/todaysveterinarypractice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/03\/T1703C03Fig07-300x122.jpg 300w, https:\/\/navc.sitepreview.app\/todaysveterinarypractice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/03\/T1703C03Fig07-1024x418.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/navc.sitepreview.app\/todaysveterinarypractice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/03\/T1703C03Fig07-768x313.jpg 768w, https:\/\/navc.sitepreview.app\/todaysveterinarypractice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/03\/T1703C03Fig07.jpg 1471w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Blue Buffalo has announced the formation of an ongoing Veterinary Advisory Board to provide input on natural, therapeutic nutritional advances that will be most valued by veterinarians and their clients. The diverse group of independent advisors will also focus on Blue Buffalo\u2013sponsored scientific research and evidence-based treatments. This ongoing collaborative effort will provide all veterinary clinics with important information and solutions to enable them to better serve and recommend research-backed, natural dietary solutions for their patients.<\/p>\n<p>\u25a0 To learn more, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bluebuffalo.com\/about-us\/whats-new-at-blue\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bluebuffalo.com\/about-us\/whats-new-at-blue<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Introducing Spark!<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Your Veterinary News, Your Veterinary Life<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-12587 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/todaysveterinarypractice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/03\/T1703C03Fig08-300x237.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"237\" srcset=\"https:\/\/navc.sitepreview.app\/todaysveterinarypractice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/03\/T1703C03Fig08-300x237.jpg 300w, https:\/\/navc.sitepreview.app\/todaysveterinarypractice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/03\/T1703C03Fig08.jpg 760w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>The newest addition to the NAVC publishing group, Spark! is an online video channel providing weekly programming for veterinary professionals, including coverage of breaking news, industry trends, and lifestyle stories within the veterinary community. Spark! will help veterinarians build a better practice by discussing topics such as marketing strategies and successful practice models for the future, as well as providing updates on new products, mergers, and animal health news. Spark! will also be featuring uplifting, inspirational and wellness-focused stories to help bring balance to your working life.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-12588 \" src=\"https:\/\/todaysveterinarypractice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/03\/T1703C03Fig09.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"498\" height=\"276\" srcset=\"https:\/\/navc.sitepreview.app\/todaysveterinarypractice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/03\/T1703C03Fig09.jpg 1082w, https:\/\/navc.sitepreview.app\/todaysveterinarypractice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/03\/T1703C03Fig09-300x166.jpg 300w, https:\/\/navc.sitepreview.app\/todaysveterinarypractice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/03\/T1703C03Fig09-1024x568.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/navc.sitepreview.app\/todaysveterinarypractice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/03\/T1703C03Fig09-768x426.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 498px) 100vw, 498px\" \/><br \/>\n\u25a0 Be sure to like NAVC on Facebook to catch all of Spark!\u2019s new content, and check out the latest videos now by visiting <a href=\"http:\/\/www.NAVC.com\/Spark\"><strong>NAVC.com\/Spark<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The newest addition to the NAVC publishing group, Spark!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":16,"featured_media":12589,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"iawp_total_views":15,"footnotes":""},"categories":[349],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-12579","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-march-april-2017","column-beyond-the-clinic","clinical_topics-news"],"acf":{"hide_sidebar":false,"hide_sidebar_ad":false,"hide_all_ads":false},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v24.7 (Yoast SEO v27.3) - 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