Advancements & research
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May 5, 2023
Elanco announces first-ever canine parvovirus treatment
The USDA has granted a conditional license to the first Canine Parvovirus Monoclonal Antibody (CPMA) treatment from Elanco, which stand to be a “gamechanger” in fighting this deadly, highly transmissible disease. -
May 4, 2023
How prosthetics enable specially-abled pets
Prosthetics for companion animals can be life-changing—if the patient and their family are a good fit. Successful adoption of a prosthesis depends on many factors, including the pet’s age, size, and personality, as well as the condition of the residual limb. -
March 28, 2023
Texas A&M testing nonsurgical alternative to treat disc herniation in dogs
Surgery to treat herniated discs in dogs can cost up to $12,000 and result in weeks of painful recovery for the patient . A clinical trial at Texas A&M is testing a nonsurgical outpatient treatment that is far less expensive and less invasive. -
February 21, 2023
Breed bans and the human-animal bond: Not taking a bite out of crime
More than 700 cities have breed bans or restrictions to attempt to reduce dog bite injuries, but many veterinary professionals believe these types of regulations do more harm than good. -
January 23, 2023
Lessons from horticulture: Pioneering the first antifungal vaccine
Danger lurks in the arid southwestern US: Valley fever is potentially deadly to both animals and humans—and its impact is spreading. Now, pioneering researchers are developing the first antifungal vaccine against this disease. -
January 13, 2023
New oral diabetes medication for cats requires careful case selection
Bexacat is the first oral drug treatment of diabetes in cats and offers an alternative to insulin injections—but veterinarians must choose the right patients due to important safety considerations. -
January 3, 2023
Bringing One Health to life through education and advocacy
When Deborah Thomson, DVM, graduated from veterinary school, she had no inkling she would start a global nonprofit, speak and teach internationally, or publish a book on science communication. NEWStat columnist Emily Singler, VMD, hopes others in vet med will follow her lead. -
December 21, 2022
Top 10 NEWStat of 2022: #10–6
Topics that most interested NEWStat readers in the past year included treating cat pain, research on aging in dogs, mental health resources, and the question of whether vet professionals are genetically wired to work with animals. -
December 5, 2022
Dog Aging Project: Learning to live better and longer, with dogs
The Dog Aging Project brings together citizen scientists and a cross-disciplinary team from aging biology, human medicine, and veterinary medicine to help dogs—and humans—live longer. -
November 23, 2022
Exploring new treatment options for a devastating cancer
A new study offers hope for treating hemangiosarcoma, the “silent killer” that often isn’t diagnosed until a seemingly healthy dog suffers from acute collapse due to a ruptured, bleeding tumor, usually on the spleen.