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Following five years of study, the Topikos Biofilm Research Institute (TBRI), a division of Topikos Scientific, Inc., has reported an advancement in the treatment of periodontitis resulting from a study of over 100 dogs with gingivitis and periodontitis.
“Dental science was first to conclude that biofilm disease, dysbiosis, drove the pathway from plaque and gingivitis to anaerobic, increasingly pathologic biofilms in the sub-gingival sulcus leading to ligament and bone loss that creates irreversible periodontitis,” says TBRI team member Kevin Cawood, DVM. “Over several decades it became clearer chemical elements in the biofilm matrix entered the circulation to cause distant inflammation and serious complications.”
Dr. Cawood, along with the rest of the TBRI team, ENT physician William Cast, MD, and microbiologist Michael Bechill, PhD, treated dogs of various breeds, age, and disease severity with scaling, polishing, and placingement of an antibiofilm compound into the subgingival sul..

Improving the lives of farm animals is the driving force behind a recently formed nonprofit organization.
Launched in Jan. 2024, the Veterinary Association for Farm Animal Welfare (VAFAW) aims to increase veterinary leadership, education, and advocacy for the welfare of animals used in food and fiber production systems.
“Veterinarians are known for their compassion, scientific understanding, and pragmatism,” says Gwendolen Reyes-Illg, DVM, MA, chair of the VAFAW board of directors and director of Policy Development, in the association’s statement. “VAFAW seeks to leverage this unique constellation of professional attributes to speed up the pace of progress when it comes to improving farm animal welfare.”
Through legislation, regulations, industry standards, and corporate protocols, VAFAW seeks to:
● Improve the welfare of animals used in food and fiber production by promoting and utilizing contemporary science-driven frameworks and research.
● Support veterinarians, animal producers..

The dangers of secondhand cigarette smoke have been well documented. For example, dogs that are exposed to cigarette smoke regularly are more likely to develop things like eye infections, respiratory issues, allergies, and even cancer than canines that live with non-smoking owners. However, the effects of secondhand vaping haven’t been extensively studied yet. We do

In our animal clinic in Woodbridge, We believe that Abyssinian cats are incredibly playful and elegant. They’re mostly known for their distinctive coat, which has a “ticked” pattern. However, their large, almond eyes are a close second. If you’ve been lucky enough to adopt one of these felines, one of your first steps should be

In our pet clinic in Woodbridge , We believe that Yorkies are adorable dogs, but did you know they have a day dedicated to them each year? August 1st is always National Yorkie Day no matter which day of the week it falls on, and there are tons of great ways to celebrate this unique

Many pet cats are overweight or obese. According a survey conducted in 2018 by the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, an estimated 60% of cats in the United Sates are overweight or obese. That translates into 56 million cats in the US alone. About 10% of cats seen in veterinary clinics are overweight, leaving the