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Cytology slide showing Blastomyces

Cytology slide showing Blastomyces. Image courtesy of Dr. Amy Schnelle. Azole antifungals are the first line and mainstay therapy for most systemic mycoses in small animal medicine. These drugs inhibit lanosterol 14α-de-methylase (CYP51), a key…
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Staff Spotlight: Joseph Ferguson, DVM

April 08, 2026 / Practitioner Updates

Dr. Joseph Ferguson is a clinician in the urgent and convenient care service. Tell us about your background. I grew up in southern Alabama and developed an early interest in veterinary medicine while working as a…
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Pharmacist’s Corner: Safe Disposal of Pet Medications

February 27, 2026 / Practitioner Updates

Proper disposal of veterinary medications is essential for the safety of animals and household members. Improper storage or disposal can cause serious health risks if accidentally ingested, including injury, adverse reactions, toxicity, or death. The…
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Do Commonly Used Hemostatic Agents Truly Improve Coagulation in Horses?

February 27, 2026 / Practitioner Updates

Equine practitioners routinely manage horses with acute or ongoing hemorrhage—whether from trauma, guttural pouch mycosis, periparturient complications, or perioperative bleeding. In these situations, adjunctive hemostatic therapies such as formalin, aminocaproic acid (ACA), and Yunnan Baiyao…
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