A One Health approach to vaccine hesitancy

Posted on  by By Erica Tramuta-Drobnis, VMD, MPH, CPH
Healthcare professionals, including veterinarians, have been facing increasing vaccine hesitancy rates since the COVID pandemic. This stems from the all-too-real-misconceptions, misinformation, and disinformation disseminated throughout the pandemic. Sadly, due to this human vaccine hesitancy, we see a spillover into veterinary medicine

Precision in practice: A primer on veterinary infusion pumps

Posted on  by Pasquale Iacono
When considering the development of medical devices, the infusion pump is relatively new in the veterinary industry. The need arose in operating rooms and intensive care units during the 1950s. The requirements were simple—a device regulating fluid and blood product administration, improving efficiency, and reducing labour.

A pharmaceutical approach to pain care

Posted on  by Katie Krebs, DVM, MBA, DABVP (Canine/Feline)
Pain management in dogs and cats is a critical component of veterinary care, encompassing various strategies and pharmaceutical options. As a veterinarian, it is essential to stay current on the latest advancements in pain management to ensure the well-being and comfort of our patients
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Busting EBVM misconceptions

Posted on  by David Ramey, DVM
Despite the fact studies have shown EBM improves clinical outcomes—which, after all, is the most important metric by which any treatment should be judged—misconceptions about, and barriers to, the practice of EBM persist. Let’s look at a few of the commonly held misbeliefs about EBVM
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The benefits of compounded products

Posted on  by Deborah H. Clark, R.Ph., FACVP
Pain management, an everyday concern for most veterinarians, can be a challenging therapeutic area to treat considering the different origins and areas of pain. Canadian compounding pharmacists can provide many innovations that help in the administration of medications to challenging veterinary patients
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