A 0.5 mL dose of an intranasal Bordetella bronchiseptica vaccine (Vanguard B; Zoetis) is now available on the veterinary market for prevention of kennel cought in dogs. The new formulation was approved by the USDA in 2024 and provides a smaller size dose and with single nostril administration.1 Photo: Félix Andrés/Adobe Stock The new formulation … Read more
Photo: Kristen Coppock Crossley/dvm360 Joya Griffin, DVM, DACVD, loves seeing her patients experience ‘extreme makeovers.’ The practicing dermatologist in Louisville, Kentucky—and star of television’s Nat Geo Wild unscripted show Pop Goes the Vet with Dr Joya—said the ‘extreme makeover’ of one of her first patients ultimately led her on the path to her career specializing … Read more
AnnaStills/stock.adobe.com Dechra shared earlier this week that it has officially launched its terbinafine and betamethasone acetate otic gel (DuOtic; Dechra) for canine patients. The product received FDA approval in March 2024 and is a first-to-market treatment for canine otitis externa associated with Malassezia pachydermatis. Because DuOtic is an antibioitic-free solution, it gives professionals a new tool … Read more
Photo: littleny/Adobe Stock A Soft-coated wheaten terrier Signs that can be used to identify dogs with a high risk of gastrointestinal disease before they develop symptoms have been found by Texas A&M Gastrointestinal Laboratory (GI Lab) investigators. Results of the study, published in the Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, showed changes in several biomarkers used … Read more
Alexey Stiop/stock.adobe.com The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) recently published its Equine Viral Hepatitis Guidelines to provide equine veterinarians comprehensive information and instructions concerning clinical signs, diagnostics, risk factors, transmission, and other considerations for 2 viral causes of liver damage in equine patients: Equine parvovirus-hepatitis (EqPV-H) and equine hepacivirus (EqHV). “Both viruses can be … Read more
Whipworm egg. Photo: Saiful52/Adobe Stock Canine whipworm infection occurs after a dog has eaten an egg left in the soil or other contaminated environments. Although some infected canines may not show signs, diarrhea or soft stool with blood or mucus, as well as lethargy, weight loss, and dehydration, may be seen in other infected dogs.1 … Read more