Tag Archives: VeterinaryMedicine
Managing obesity and diabetes in pets: the role of nutrition
Obesity and diabetes are two of the most common health issues affecting dogs. These conditions are closely interconnected, with obesity being a significant risk factor for the development of diabetes. Managing these issues effectively requires a multidisciplinary approach, including appropriate nutritional support, exercise, and veterinary care.
Dealing with Difficult Dentals
You are nearing the end of the ops list, and there is just one procedure to go before lunch – a 10-year-old greyhound with a malodorous mouth and a tooth root abscess. Do you relish the challenge or secretly wish it was your consult day instead?
Dental cases are some of the most common in first opinion practice, yet they can also be among the most challenging. Understanding how to manage these cases effectively can transform them from stressful hurdles into opportunities to make a significant impact on patient welfare.
What are the values that drive Covetrus forward?
At Covetrus, we have the mission of advancing the world of veterinary medicine. To do so, we rely on years of experience and, equally important, on our shared values. Our beliefs and work ethic guide how we act as individuals …
RVC canine diabetes archive used to examine link between immune system genes and diabetes in high-risk dog breeds
While previous studies have implicated these MHC genes in canine diabetes, this study is the first to examine this association in individual dog breeds. The research, published in Canine Medicine and Genetics, reveals that particular MHC genes are indeed associated with canine diabetes in certain breeds of dogs, suggesting that further work is needed to understand the role of the immune system in the development of canine diabetes, but that the disease may not be the same in all breeds.
Meet the team: Jack Dixon
Meet our new recruit, Veterinary Instrumentation Marketer, Jack Dixon. Originally from Scunthorpe, or “Sunny Scunny” as he calls it, Vi’s newest member grew up in quite a busy home: three siblings, one black Labrador, countless hamsters, one giant french rabbit & a one-eared …
Veterinary Marketing: 5 reasons why your vet practice needs to start a blog.
You don’t need to be Earnest Hemmingway to start a blog. You do, however, need a passion for your topic. And who’s more passionate about animal health than our community of veterinarians? Today, we examine why a blog is so …
RVC study highlights breed loyalty for pugs, French bulldogs, and English bulldogs
According to a new study, 93% of owners of flat-faced dogs—including the Pug, French Bulldog and English Bulldog—would opt for the same breed again, despite experiencing common and severe health problems in their pets. The research, led by the Royal …
Racism and its impact on mental wellbeing in the veterinary profession
A team of researchers, led by Dr Victoria Crossley, Research Impact Officer at the Royal Veterinary College, and Navaratnam Partheeban, co-founder of the British Veterinary Ethnicity and Diversity Society (BVEDS), have won a £20,000 grant to undertake a significant research …
Veterinary Marketing: 5 ways to build your reputation on & offline
According to Warren Buffet, reputation “takes twenty years to build and five minutes to destroy”. What’s your veterinary practice known for? A comfortable, calming waiting room that puts customers and their pets at ease…
RVC study into congenital intrahepatic shunt classifications to help improve care for dogs
A new descriptive study has determined important variations in the classification of congenital birth defects that occur in various dog breeds. These findings are an important step in, not only the diagnosis, but surgical method and recommended treatments.