The rcd-4-PRA (Late Onset PRA) test is now available for Australian Cattle Dogs, Gordon Setters, English Setters, Irish Setters, Polish Lowland Sheepdogs and Tibetan Terriers. The test is also available on special request for other breeds which Late Onset PRA is suspected. Optigen describes the disease as vision loss in a dog’s senior years – [...]
We may think we understand why dogs do what they do, but canine behavior may be attributed to reasons very different than our suppositions. Daniel Mills, Professor of Veterinary Behavior Medicine at the University of Lincoln in the United Kingdom, will discuss canine cognitive skills during a special seminar hosted by Penn Vet on March 8, 2014. [...]
Penn Vet will host the 114th Penn Annual Conference March 5-7, 2014, in Philadelphia, PA. The event offers continuing education credit for small- and large-animal veterinarians and technicians from across the country. The conference is one of the largest gatherings of veterinary colleagues, alumni, and friends in the region. Lectures will be held at the Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown [...]
RALEIGH, N.C. (January 30, 2014) – The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF) is pleased to announce additional funding for continuing research on the health implications of early spay and neuter in dogs. The funding was awarded to Dr. Benjamin L. Hart of the University of California, Davis to expand his earlier work and consider breed differences [...]
UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine is pleased to announce the addition of a new residency in veterinary reproductive medicine for companion animals, thanks to a generous gift from the American Kennel Club (AKC) and the Theriogenology Foundation. The novel two-year Theriogenology Residency Program will provide specialty training in all aspects of veterinary reproductive medicine [...]
Is the worst part of cuddling with your pet its bad breath? This could be a sign of looming dental problems. Preventive veterinary dental care can save you money in the long run. Pet Dental Health Month, sponsored by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) every February, reminds pet owners that brushing their pet’s teeth [...]
At their January 11th meeting, American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) House of Delegates (HOD) voted to admit the American Academy of Veterinary Acupuncture (AAVA) into the HOD as a constituent allied veterinary organization. The AVMA-HOD is comprised of AVMA members from 70 state, territorial and allied veterinary medical groups. Association policies that affect the practice [...]
Optigen is offering a Winter Discount Days promotion for online entries starting January 13th through January 27th. Entries need to be made during this time period using the code Snow14 for the maximum discount of 25% off. Customers will have up to 30 days from the date of their online request to get samples to [...]
The Small Animal Community Practice and the Behavior Service at the UC Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital offer puppy socialization classes for new puppy owners and their dogs. Dubbed “Yappy Hour,” the hour-long classes take place on Tuesday nights at 6:30 at the UC Davis Center for Companion Animal Health. Classes are designed to provide [...]
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) reminds pet owners that if you’re planning to make a New Year’s resolution for 2014 to lose weight that you should include your pet in your plans for a healthier life.
