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Although brachycephalic (BC) cats have long held appeal with breeders and owners, concerns have only recently been raised regarding problems of brachycephaly in cats. A feline BC syndrome has newly been described to include numerous…
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Pharmacist’s Corner: Current Drug Shortages: Alfaxalone

October 30, 2026 / Practitioner Updates

Alfaxalone injection is currently on backorder. This includes Alfaxan® Multidose and Alfaxan® IDX. There is no available information on what is causing the shortage. There are estimates by distributors that it will be available from…
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Faculty Spotlight: Latchmi H.K. Baba, MV, MSc

October 30, 2026 / Practitioner Updates

Dr. Baba is a clinical assistant professor in our anesthesiology and pain management service. Tell us about your background. I earned my veterinary degree from the University of Liège in Belgium, followed by a rotating…
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Practicing the Principles of Seizure Management

October 02, 2026 / Practitioner Updates

Do you have neurophobia? If you’ve ever felt your heart rate increase when a seizuring patient walks through the door, you’re not alone. The term “neurophobia” describes the anxiety many medical students and clinicians experience…
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Fluid Therapy for Neonatal Calves with Diarrhea

August 31, 2026 / Practitioner Updates

Primary care veterinarians are often called upon when a neonatal calf with diarrhea is doing poorly. Often traditional feeding methods cannot keep up with the calf’s hydration needs, leading them to surrender to decreased immune…
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Pharmacist’s Corner: Hidden Medication Hazards

August 31, 2026 / Practitioner Updates

Most people are familiar with the poten­tial hazards associated with handling chemotherapy medications. However, there are other medications that can pose significant risks to people handling them, and these hazards may not be as widely…
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How Might the New World Screwworm Affect Dogs and Cats?

July 31, 2026 / General News

A new report outlines the dangers to dogs and cats from the New World screwworm, a parasitic infestation that was once eradicated in North America but has recently returned. One of the authors of the report, Clarissa Pimentel…
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