Futile veterinary care is widespread, study finds
When faced with terminal illness in their pets, some owners would do anything to prolong their lives.
Veterinary medicine
May 31, 2022
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Veterinarians investigating unusual bacterial disease in central Iowa pigs
Iowa State University (ISU) veterinarians have taken on the role of gumshoe detectives as they investigate how an aggressive bacterial strain has spread among central Iowa pork production facilities.
Cell & Microbiology
Mar 8, 2022
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Many veterinarians struggle with suicidal thoughts
Half of Norwegian veterinarians with serious suicidal thoughts reported that their job was the most important contributing factor.
Veterinary medicine
Jan 13, 2022
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What makes vets feel good at work?
Receiving a simple thank you, spending time with peers and further developing their expertise, are all factors that make veterinarians feel good at work, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Adelaide.
Veterinary medicine
Jun 29, 2021
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First-time study reveals high percentage of albatross deaths linked to single-use plastics
Three veterinarians from Massey University's Wildbase Hospital have been involved with a recent study that has found single-use plastics are an underestimated but notable cause of albatross and fishery-related deaths in the ...
Ecology
Feb 9, 2021
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New method helps detect heart damage in top-level competition dogs
Frequent high-intensity exercise entails cardiac remodeling both in humans and animals. In dogs, especially those used for top-level competition, it is of great interest to learn whether they develop the so-called athletic ...
Veterinary medicine
Sep 25, 2020
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Fur-baby sick? Start-up takes telemedicine to pets' parents
My Virtual Veterinarian, founded by Wharton School graduate Felicity Johnson, is a veterinary portal for pet owners, and allows animals to receive medical care any time they need it—all through telemedicine.
Veterinary medicine
May 13, 2020
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A better way to screen cats for heart disease
Cats are very good at hiding their health problems, a survival instinct from their wild ancestors, when showing weakness made them easier prey. One health problem they hide is heart disease, meaning it can progress to become ...
Veterinary medicine
Oct 18, 2019
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Veterinarians—beset by stress, death and debt—are dying by suicide at high rates
Even after 16 years as a veterinarian, 13 of them as a veterinary oncologist, there are cases that still haunt Jennifer Kim.
Veterinary medicine
Oct 14, 2019
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Early detection is key: Screening test could improve lives of cats with heart disease
A new, two-minute screening technique could help save cats from dying prematurely of heart disease. Morris Animal Foundation-funded researchers at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University recently developed ...
Veterinary medicine
Sep 12, 2019
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