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Pets bring happiness, love, and companionship into our lives, and as pet owners, it is our responsibility to make sure that they live healthy and long lives. One of the best ways of doing so is through preventive care plans. These plans, which can be accessed at well-established centers like a Pet Hospital in Woodbridge,

Dental health is likely the most neglected area of pet health, but it’s crucial to general health. Daily brushing at home is a simple and good solution to prevent dental disease, halitosis, and other grave health conditions. At our Woodbridge Pet Clinic, we recommend owners to include regular oral care in their regimen. Here’s how

Pet Dental Care Why It Matters and How to Keep Your Pet’s Teeth Healthy Most pet owners worry about vaccines, diet, and grooming—but one very vital aspect of their pet’s overall health falls through the cracks: dental health. Pets, like humans, are susceptible to plaque, gum disease, and cavities. We stress the necessity of dental

Routine check-ups for your pets are as important as they are for people. Whether you have a hyperactive dog, a curious cat, or an older companion, routine veterinarian visits will identify problems early and have your pet in top shape. At Woodbridge Pet Clinic, we can not overemphasize the importance of prevention. Below are a

Common Pet Illnesses and How Our Animal Clinic in Woodbridge Can Help Pets are good friends in our families, and just as with all of us, they become sick every now and then. Knowing the symptoms of some basic pet illnesses and when it’s time to call a professional will go a long way in

The task of choosing the right animal clinic for your dear pet seems extremely daunting at times. As a responsible pet owner, you would want to be quite sure that your four-legged friend receives superior care, either for routine checkups, vaccinations, or even in cases of emergency. A number of alternatives are available in Woodbridge,

“Man’s best friend.” This is a phrase commonly used to describe dogs, and one which rings true with findings from a poll of pet owners in the U.S. saying their animals offer companionship (65 percent), are a true friend (65 percent), and provide unconditional love and support (64 percent).
The recent Healthy Minds Monthly Poll, conducted by Morning Consult for the American Psychiatric Association (APA) and the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), was participated in by 2,200 adults on Feb. 6-9. Majority of the respondents (84 percent) say their pets have a mostly positive impact on their mental health. According to the APA statement, this insight is similar to the results of last year’s polling on the same topic.
“It’s easy to overlook the role of pets when we’re talking about mental health,” says APA president Petros Levounis, MD, MA. “But for people who do enjoy the company of animals, they can be a source of companionship, comfort, love, and friendship. I routinely enco..

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..

The VMX 2024 saw an attendance of more than 27,000 people from 82 countries, with 8,700 first-time attendees. Bringing together industry professionals to showcase the latest in continuing education (CE) and product innovations is central to the annual conference hosted by the North American Veterinary Community (NAVC).
Under the theme “Show of Shows” this year, the 41st annual Veterinary Meeting and Expo (VMX), held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL, from Jan. 13 to 17, did just that. The world’s fair-type event explored the full gamut of veterinary medicine to showcase to the 27,000-plus audience it drew. The five-day conference offered continuing education sessions, including topics on managing feline diabetes, introducing patients and clients to specialized pet diets, practicing spectrum of care, updates on the canine infectious disease, promoting team mental health, learning about new medications developed, and integrating artificial intelligence in the practic..

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..