Two percent to 20 percent of all cats and 30 percent of cats over the age of 10 have chronic kidney disease. Recent advances in diagnostics and medical management mean veterinarians can now treat some cats for extended periods. Katie Burns shares information from various sources for controlling chronic kidney disease in cats. Diagnostics and treatments have improved and … [Read more...]
AVMA advocates against prescription mandate bill
The wrestling match on veterinary prescriptions continues. An April 29 hearing before the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee addressed the pet medication industry, including the Fairness to Pet Owners Act (HR 3174/S 1200), legislation that would federally mandate prescription writing for veterinarians. The subcommittee is … [Read more...]
AVMA offers help with VFD
As the Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD) becomes reality, AVMA offers expertise. Veterinarians wanting help filing VFDs can use a model form and instructions the association offers. VFD regulations require veterinarian oversight of antimicrobials in drug classes considered important to human medicine. Source: JAVMA News, March 2, 2016. The AVMA published the model form in … [Read more...]
New rabies regulation can save lives
This consumer information is important to veterinary teams and the company representatives who call on them. Rabies vaccinations remain critical to incidence control in all mammalian populations. Read the info, follow the links and determine hospital protocols. Once decisions are complete and vet team members on are all on board, assertively communicate your rabies protocols to … [Read more...]
Prep now for Pet Dental Month
Progress slowly continues in realizing the potential of the dental market. Multiple barriers remain, yet the health benefits are widely accepted. February is National Pet Dental Health Month. Veterinary teams and sales personnel getting ready for the event will appreciate these two articles. Source: True Prophylaxis, JAVMA News, January 15, 2016, page 130. There is a long … [Read more...]
Editorial – 2015 AVMA study highlights the profession’s economic health
As animal health professionals, we have a responsibility to learn about and monitor the status of our veterinary profession, the foundation of animal health and zoonotic disease prevention. This article sheds hopeful light in the near term, but also presents data indicating the profession’s position is not entirely positive. Learn answers to the following questions and more in … [Read more...]
Editorial – Parasitologist with ties to AVMA wins Nobel Prize
Stories related to me about the discovery of the avermectin class of drugs have always been interesting. The anecdotal information including an out-of-bounds golf ball is not in this article celebrating the accomplishments of William Campbell, Ph.D., and Satoshi Omura, Ph.D. Nevertheless it is wonderful to see scientists aligned with our industry achieve the honor of the Nobel … [Read more...]