Coralsnake envenomation is an uncommon but very dangerous occurrence throughout the southern United States. Coralsnakes are in the family Elapidae with other snakes such as cobras, kraits, and sea snakes; they are the only elapids native to North America. As with pit vipers, envenomations can range from mild to severe. However, unlike most pit vipers,…
Lauren S. Grider, DVM, CCFP When we last saw Katie,* a young veterinarian whose demanding job was significantly interfering with her life satisfaction, she had decided to improve her physical and mental wellness by adding her favorite hobby back into her routine. She used the S.M.A.R.T. Goals paradigm to create a realistic initial goal of…
In honor of Pride Month, Vetcetera, a leading continuing education provider for the veterinary community and subsidiary of popular professional development company Edcetera, is proud to partner with PrideVMC and Not One More Vet for a special webinar presenting the Gender Identity Bill of Rights for the Veterinary Profession. Taking place on June 21, 2022,…
I never really wanted to be an expert in pet food safety, but as soon as I started as a veterinary toxicologist in the state of New York, we had a disaster. It was 2005, around the winter holidays, and dogs were getting sick, really sick. Many died, bleeding into their lungs and intestines. The…
AFAST® and Its Target-organ Approach for Soft Tissue Abnormalities What is AFAST®? FAST is an acronym that stands for Focused Assessment with Sonography for Trauma. It is an ultrasound exam developed by trauma surgeons (yes trauma surgeouns) in the 1990s and used as a screening test for the detection of free fluid in the abdominal…
AFAST® and Its Abdominal Fluid Scoring System What is AFAST®? FAST is an acronym that stands for Focused Assessment with Sonography for Trauma. It is an ultrasound exam developed by trauma surgeons in the 1990s and used as a screening test for the detection of free fluid in the abdominal cavity, ascites, and the pleural…
This infographic provides common medications used to treat Lyme disease in companion animals.
This infographic provides common medications used to treat Lyme disease in companion animals.
