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Equine wound care update highlights stage-based topical choices
New equine wound education emphasizes matching topical therapy to wound type, location, and healing stage.
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FIP antiviral success brings a new stewardship challenge
Experts warn that careless antiviral use in cats could threaten the drugs changing FIP outcomes.
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Generic omeprazole adds a new option for equine gastric disease
FDA’s first generic omeprazole paste could improve access, but diagnosis and disease subtype still drive treatment.
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Andy Roark episode spotlights quick sedation for dogs and cats
A new HDYTT episode focuses on reversible sedation, analgesia, and local blocks for short canine and feline procedures.
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Apomorphine and ropinirole data sharpen emetic choice in dogs
New studies suggest both emetics work, but speed, adverse effects, and setting may shape which drug fits best.
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Apomorphine vs. ropinirole: What the newer canine emesis data show
Newer studies suggest apomorphine may act faster than ropinirole, despite similar overall emetic efficacy in dogs.
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Clinician’s Brief podcast revisits OA pain management beyond NSAIDs
A new Clinician’s Brief podcast with Robin Downing highlights multimodal osteoarthritis pain management for companion animals.
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Dr. Robin Downing podcast highlights practical OA pain management
Clinician’s Brief revisits osteoarthritis pain control as vets balance multimodal care, newer biologics, and closer safety monitoring.
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Equine gastric disease treatment focus shifts to tailored care
New coverage highlights that equine gastric disease treatment depends on lesion type, confirmed diagnosis, and management change.
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Equine pain management shifts toward structured assessment
Equine pain guidance is emphasizing earlier assessment, multimodal analgesia, and closer monitoring.
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Equine wound care review sharpens focus on topical therapy choices
New education and published guidance underscore that topical therapies in horses work best when matched to wound stage and sound wound management.
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EVJ podcast puts equine antibiotic stewardship back in focus
A new EVJ podcast spotlights equine antibiotic use as BEVA pushes practices to measure and justify prescribing.
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FDA approves Numelvi for itch associated with allergic dermatitis
Merck’s once-daily JAK inhibitor is now approved for dogs 6 months and older with pruritus linked to allergic dermatitis.
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FDA expands Bravecto Quantum tick label for dogs
Merck’s Bravecto Quantum now has FDA approval for 12-month control of Asian longhorned and Gulf Coast ticks in dogs.
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Fear Free ties puppy vaccines to early low-stress vet visits
Fear Free says puppy vaccine visits should protect health and build confidence from the start.
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Feline surgery teams rethink temperature control beyond warming blankets
New evidence suggests limb warming or insulation may help reduce heat loss in cats during surgery.
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New evidence sharpens the outlook for ocular FIP treatment
A new case series suggests remdesivir and GS-441524 can improve ocular FIP in most treated cats.
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New VEEV vaccine designs aim to fix old safety tradeoffs
A new review says engineered live-attenuated VEEV vaccines may improve safety, stability, and protection.
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New VEEV vaccine designs revive interest in safer protection
A new review highlights live-attenuated VEEV vaccine candidates with stronger safety and protection data than TC-83.
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Noninvasive pain therapies gain attention in chronic care
A dvm360 podcast spotlights shock wave and PEMF options as multimodal pain care keeps expanding in veterinary medicine.
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Parvo monoclonal antibody gains ground as treatment and prevention tool
Elanco’s Trutect gives veterinarians a targeted parvo option, with full USDA approval and an added prevention label.
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RECOVER’s 2024 CPR updates reshape small animal code response
New RECOVER guidance updates CPR technique, monitoring, and drug use for dogs and cats.
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Splitting vaccines in small dogs may not lower reaction risk
Experts say spacing vaccines may help some small dogs, but reducing dose volume isn’t supported by evidence.
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Study finds ice packs reduce skin perfusion in dogs
A new AJVR study found a 15-minute ice-pack application reduced skin perfusion in healthy dogs.
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Tasha McNerney podcast renews focus on pain prevention
A resurfaced podcast spotlights Tasha McNerney’s push for stronger veterinary pain management and technician-led anesthesia education.
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Trutect gives veterinarians a targeted option for canine parvo
Elanco’s Trutect now has full USDA approval, adding momentum to targeted treatment and prevention strategies for canine parvovirus.
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Updated RECOVER CPR guidance reshapes veterinary code protocols
The 2024 RECOVER revision updates veterinary CPR drug use, ventilation, and code tools for dogs and cats.
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Veterinary pharmacy moves closer to specialty recognition
A new petition could create board certification for pharmacists focused on animal health.
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What in-house vaccine titering could mean for practice
Point-of-care vaccine titers are gaining attention as a tool for more individualized vaccination decisions in dogs and cats.
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Why emodepside formulation matters in resistant hookworm care
A new AJVR study found feline and canine emodepside formulations are not bioequivalent in dogs.
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Why Fear Free care starts before the exam room
A VETgirl podcast argues that sedation and pre-visit meds are part of compassionate care, not a clinical failure.
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Dr. Robin Downing spotlights OA pain care beyond NSAIDs
A new Clinician’s Brief podcast highlights practical, multimodal strategies for managing osteoarthritis pain in small animal patients.
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New review highlights next-gen VEEV vaccines with stronger safety aims
A new review says rationally engineered live-attenuated VEEV vaccines may improve protection while addressing older safety concerns.
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New VEEV vaccine review spotlights safer live-attenuated options
A new review says complete VEEV protection will likely require both antibody and T-cell responses.
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Next-generation VEEV vaccines show progress toward full protection
A new review says redesigned live-attenuated VEEV vaccines may improve safety and complete protective immunity.
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Quick sedation protocols move into the clinical spotlight
A new veterinary podcast episode highlights reversible sedation and local blocks for short procedures in dogs and cats.
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Study finds emodepside formulations in dogs are not bioequivalent
A new study suggests veterinarians shouldn't treat feline topical and canine oral emodepside as interchangeable in dogs.
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Trutect gains full USDA approval for canine parvovirus
Elanco’s parvo monoclonal antibody now has full USDA approval, expanding a targeted option for treatment and post-exposure use.
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Apomorphine still leads on speed as ropinirole finds its place
Newer data suggest ropinirole works in dogs, but apomorphine may still be the faster, more reliable emetic in emergency cases.
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Equine gastric disease care shifts toward lesion-specific treatment
New coverage and recent studies reinforce that equine gastric disease treatment depends on diagnosis, lesion type, and management change.
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New VEEV vaccine designs draw attention in latest review
A new review says rationally engineered live-attenuated VEEV vaccines may improve safety and protection.
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New VEEV vaccine designs sharpen equine outbreak preparedness
A new review says next-generation live-attenuated VEEV vaccines may overcome key safety and efficacy limits.
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New VEEV vaccine review sharpens focus on next-gen protection
A new review says next-generation live-attenuated VEEV vaccines may improve safety, stability, and protective immunity.
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Pre-visit sedation gains ground for fearful dogs and cats
Evidence continues to support quick, targeted sedation before stressful veterinary visits in dogs and cats.
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Quick sedation gains ground as a workflow tool in vet care
Veterinary guidance increasingly supports early, tailored sedation for fearful or fractious dogs and cats.
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Study offers clearer guidance on treating ocular FIP
A new JVIM case series suggests most cats with ocular FIP uveitis can respond well to antiviral therapy.
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Study warns emodepside formulation changes exposure in dogs
A new AJVR study found feline topical emodepside is not bioequivalent to a canine oral tablet in dogs.
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Targeted parvo therapy gains traction as Trutect enters practice
Elanco’s parvo monoclonal antibody is reshaping care discussions with strong early survival and workflow signals.
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Trutect’s full USDA approval sharpens parvo treatment options
Elanco’s canine parvovirus monoclonal antibody now has full USDA approval, with implications for treatment protocols and isolation time.
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Apomorphine may edge ropinirole in urgent canine decontamination
New comparative data suggest apomorphine may work faster and more reliably than ropinirole in emergency canine emesis.
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Equine pain management moves toward structured assessment
Equine pain care is increasingly centered on repeated assessment, multimodal analgesia, and closer monitoring.
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Ocular FIP treatment enters a more evidence-based era
New discussion around ocular FIP highlights higher-dose antiviral strategies, legal U.S. access, and the need for close follow-up.
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Trutect brings targeted therapy to canine parvovirus care
Elanco’s Trutect is now fully USDA approved, giving veterinarians a targeted option for treating canine parvovirus.