Toxicology
ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center – An Interview with Tina Wismer
Learn more about ASPCA programs that help animal welfare professionals save more lives.Dermatology
Focus On Dermatology
These abstracts from the Journal of Veterinary Dermatology summarize study results and are particularly applicable to small animal practitioners.Behavior
NAVC Conference 2014 Small Animal Speaker of the Year – An Interview with Debra F. Horwitz
A behavioral specialist, she is passionate about her calling as well as sharing her knowledge with others.Preventive Medicine
The Case for Neutering at Five Months of Age
Richard Speck, DVM The majority of presterilization litters can be eliminated by performing neutering at 5 months of age rather than 6.
Nutrition
Canine Performance Nutrition
Justin Shmalberg, DVM, Diplomate ACVN Dogs frequently engage in performance-based competitive and recreational activities, ranging from flyball to sled pulling to agility, and nutrition is increasingly used to maximize an animal’s potential and stamina.
Exotic Medicine
Reptile Radiography
Radiography of reptile patients is routinely used for evaluation of traumatic injuries and the gastrointestinal and reproductive tracts.
Behavior
Moving Beyond “Leader of the Pack”
Being the alpha: The belief that dogs must see us through a filter of dominance and subordination sets us up for an adversarial relationship with man’s best friend.