Complimentary Commercial Content The latest iteration of the DoggTags, DoggBone, and DoggHouse extends the range, consistency and adds cell phone enabled connection to individual animal data. Founder and CRO Melissa Brandão talks about the significance of the product launch. Source: HerdDogg. Link. INSIGHTS: We’re getting closer to the holy grail envisioned more than … [Read more...]
Research insights on telemedicine; changing pet owner expectations regarding accessing
Vet-AI and Joii Pet Care released new insights into the effectiveness and safety of remote prescribing. They are collected from tens of thousands of consults during the pandemic, as well as exclusive pet parent research which highlights owner expectations and needs. The insights were first shared in a live webinar called The Great British Data Show last week hosted by The … [Read more...]
Mammals can breathe through their intestines
Takanori Takebe, MD, PhD, and research colleagues hypothesized that oxygen can be absorbed by tissues in the rectum. Their tests in pigs and mice suggests oxygen could enter the bloodstream via mammalian intestines. Source: Science, May 14, 2021. Link. It looks like a crazy idea. But if you look at the data, it’s actually a very compelling story.” – Sean Colgan, … [Read more...]
Worth a Glance – May 13, 2021
NOTE: When it is time to catch up on your reading or recall something you scanned, try the AHD Archives on the right side of the AHD website. Such as: Archives for April 2021. Link. Last week’s top post Eating less meat won’t save the planet. Here’s why. Source: Animal Health Digest, May 4, 2021. Link. What my Mother’s death taught … [Read more...]
First-ever camera footage from a wild wolf
Wolf restoration efforts continue to be controversial, depending on your geography. Researchers have stepped up their surveillance efforts by fitting a wild wolf with a video camera collar. Contrary to opinion, wolves are opportunistic omnivores. Source: The Bark, May 2021. Link. The lone wolf (#V089) displays a knack for fishing. According to VWP, “He can be seen eating … [Read more...]
Medina Spirit’s treatment with canine antifungal could be behind doping findings
Opinion We’re sharing articles about the Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit. The horse allegedly tested positive for 21 picograms of betamethasone according to the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission. Medina Spirit’s dermatitis was treated with Merck OTOMAX® OTIC OINTMENT, consistent with a veterinarian's recommendation to apply this ointment daily to give the horse relief, … [Read more...]
New AAD funding to expand rapid, rugged POC platform in livestock, humans
Complimentary Commercial Content Advanced Animal Diagnostics’ announcement that a $7 million investment will support commercial expansion of livestock tests and 510(k) submission to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for human blood tests. “We’re uniquely positioned in animal and human testing to fight the rising threat of infectious disease,” said Joy … [Read more...]
Telemedicine policy advancements
Two states have joined adopters of new and progressive telemedicine reforms across the U.S.. Mark Cushing, JD, shares the good news from Michigan and New Jersey while comparing how these states made regulatory changes that allowed a telemedicine VCPR to be established. Source: VVCA, Mark Five series, May 3, 2021. Link. INSIGHTS: Changing telemedicine regulations is a … [Read more...]
Ensure patient safety when outsourcing prescriptions
Guest Contributor – Elaine Blyth, PharmD We occasionally hear about prescription errors and miscommunication when a third-party pharmacy fills a veterinary prescription. As third-party fulfillment continues growing, veterinary team members can proactively help reduce errors. Elaine Blyth, PharmD, offers worthwhile action items in this bulleted guide. Source: Elaine Blyth, … [Read more...]
How Petco is increasingly a stealthy competitor to clinics
Opinion In this article written for pet retailers, Mark Kalaygian offers a comprehensive look at how the company has improved and how it is expected to continue to do so. His review was prompted by Petco publishing its 2020 annual report on May 4, 2021. Animal health professionals, especially veterinary teams, need to look at these trends as many of Petco’s customers are … [Read more...]
PI calves: A devastating threat you might not even see
Complimentary Commercial Content from Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health Despite 70 years of information and education on bovine viral diarrhea virus, the disease continues to tear at herd health and profits. Persistently infected calves are one of the greatest threats facing the cattle industry, yet many producers don’t know they’re in the herd. A PI calf is an animal that … [Read more...]
Catching up with VIP’s Shawn and Dr. Ivan
Complimentary Content Shawn Wilkie and Ivan Zakharenkov, DVM, invite innovators to discuss current and future trends while applying their veterinary and entrepreneurial experiences to the discussions. For podcast fans, VIP episodes remain an excellent opportunity to learn from animal health pros who are helping invent the next generation of animal health. Source: … [Read more...]
Discuss canine behavior problems in the clinic
Since behavior problems are the number-one reason dogs are relinquished, John J. Ciribassi, DVM, DACVB, shares study results recommending behavior be discussed during visits at the clinic. Problems identified in the study included excessive activity, fearfulness, destructiveness, roaming, house soiling, excessive barking, coprophagy, withdrawal, mounting/humping and aggression … [Read more...]
Comprehensive review of bacteriuria, UTIs
As pet owners return to work, the schedules for many pets will change dramatically, including longer periods between trips outside for relieving themselves. One consequence of “holding it longer” can be the development or redevelopment of UTIs. In a two-part series, Juliette Bouillon, DMV, MVetSc, DACVIM, provided a review of the current literature and guidelines for the … [Read more...]
Learning from curbside care
Dan Holland shares curbside care tips that are standing the test of time. He says for most clients, patients and veterinarians, this new treatment model has been a win-win-win. It also forced veterinary practices to rethink certain areas of their workflow to accommodate curbside care appointments. He shares recommendations for practices in the crucial areas of communication, … [Read more...]
Refocus: 6 growing issues
The first trimester of 2021 is now behind us. Our industry continues to feel more complicated and changing at break-neck speed. In December 2020, Karen E. Felsted, DVM, CPA, MS, CVPM, CVA, and Peter Weinstein, DVM, MBA, reviewed Pew Research Center’s “Future Directions for Veterinary Medicine” (1989), and KPMG’s “The Current and Future Market for Veterinarians and Veterinary … [Read more...]
Worth a Glance – April 29, 2021
20 Vacation Ideas for You and Your Dog Source: Daily Paws, April 5, 2021. Link. Top dog-friendly vacation destinations, a guide to exploring the world with your furry companion. Limping puppy: What should I do if my dog is limping? Source: Revival Animal Health, April 21, 2021. Link. Marty Greer, DVM, JD tips on what you should … [Read more...]
Medical community telehealth concerns are opps for DVM community
OPINION Two articles outline some of the challenges medical entities and doctors see as telehealth capacity expands. With human medicine already a few years into telehealth development, it is important to monitor the progress, challenges and perceptions. In this era of tele-everything, it is likely animal health pros can integrate telehealth more effectively, efficiently … [Read more...]
Dogs needed for dog aging research, new studies
The Dog Aging Project is looking for more canine participants to include in ongoing community science research projects dedicated to understanding the biological and environmental determinants of canine aging. Researchers seek dogs, preferably puppies of both purebred and mixed breeds, in the following categories from a variety of geographies: Large breed dogs Giant … [Read more...]
IAMS launches first-of-its-kind NOSEiD app
Complimentary Content In honor of National Pet ID Week, April 17 through 23, IAMS is launching the beta version of the new NOSEiD mobile app, available throughout Nashville and the surrounding area. The NOSEiD app uses first-of-its-kind nose-scanning smartphone technology to help identify lost dogs by their unique nose print. Source: PR Newswire, April 19, 2021. Link. The … [Read more...]
Rural broadband plagued by poor mapping, high costs
Weaknesses in broadband coverage in rural areas were highly evident in 2020. House Agriculture Committee members heard from those who expressed the need to update maps on areas that remain underserved, as well as offer flexible funding to spread out costs to extend broadband coverage. Extended broadband coverage is important to extend the value of telehealth for all species, … [Read more...]
Worth a Glance – April 8, 2021
How we treat animals will inform our future with robots Source: One Zero, April 1, 2021. Link. Author Kate Darling from MIT Media Lab believes that as humanlike robots become more advanced and more deeply integrated into society, we should be wary of people becoming accustomed to mistreating them. Diagnosis of the diagnostics in … [Read more...]
Virtual fencing technology to intensively graze lactating dairy cattle, really?
Grazed pasture is generally the most cost-effective nutrient source in pasture-based dairy systems. A recent study compared traditional electric fence to GPS technology connected to cow collars. The objective was to measure the technology efficacy and pasture use outcomes. Source: Journal of Dairy Science, April 1, 2021. Link. Overall, this study demonstrated a successful … [Read more...]
Worth a Glance – April 1, 2021
Where veterinary medicine is (likely) headed over the next decade Source: Today’s Veterinary Business, February 2021. Link. Douglas G. Aspros, DVM, highlights four things he thinks are in the future. Some are driven by technology and others are systems-based. As always, changes in social perspectives and values will be key. Podcast: … [Read more...]
USDA hits pause on cattle tracking proposal
Reversing its position on phasing out metal and plastic identification ear tags, the USDA decided they can be used indefinitely on cattle that cross state borders, on cattle exhibited at fairs and on dairy cattle. all current APHIS-approved methods of identification may be used… until further notice” Source: Successful Farming, March 24, 2021. Link. “APHIS continues to … [Read more...]
Emergency clinic owner shares Talkatoo experiences
Sponsored Content Practice owner, Lindsay Ruland, DVM, shares her experiences with Talkatoo during an interview with William Forsey. Her clinic story, management decisions and where Talkatoo has proven valuable are woven through the discussion. Source: Talkatoo. Link. Talkatoo works with medical record entry but also with emails. After a day of surgery, my hands are … [Read more...]
Emails, legit or not? Here’s how to tell
Sponsored Content There are a lot of emails that look legitimate but are not. Here's how to verify the website that is sent to you is really your bank or vendor. You can also learn if the website contains malicious activity that will put you at risk. Source: Lucca Veterinary Data Security. Link. … [Read more...]
Omnichannel, asynchronous, decision support, home delivery terms of future pet business
Opinion Changes to the ways we live and work could mean years of extra business for pet supply stores, says Erich Schwartzel. His article prompts reflection on how we got here from an animal health supply and services standpoint. Source: The long tail of the pandemic puppy business, Wall Street Journal, March 26, 2021. Link. Petco, the animal-supply retailer, was a … [Read more...]
Endoscopy and respiratory disease in horses
Many clinical signs in horses warrant endoscopy of the respiratory tract, writes Kate L. Hepworth-Warren, DVM, DACVIM. Although endoscopy as a diagnostic tool is often thought of for upper airway dysfunction only, it can be a useful adjunct in other respiratory conditions of both the upper and lower respiratory tracts. She describes evaluations and scoring systems when using … [Read more...]
Facebook study of emerging trends in eCommerce and digital engagement [Infographic]
Opinion Most of us would agree that 2020 advanced asynchronous interactions provided by digital tech, internet services and eCommerce platforms. Still, some animal health pros remain reluctant to believe that veterinary tele-everything and omni-channel supply chains will continue to be successful and grow. Whether one likes Facebook or not, the metrics in the infographic … [Read more...]