Did you know that acetaminophen, an ordinary human drug often used to control pain and fever, is toxic to cats? Unfortunately, this is a common issue due to pet parents attempting to treat their cat’s pain at home. Here are signs to look for and what you should do if your cat ingests acetaminophen.
Veterinary medicine is constantly changing and evolving. Three trends in veterinary medicine to watch in 2023. AI technolgoy, Synthetic Biology, Cell and Gene Therapy.
Keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS), often referred to as dry eye, is inflammation of the cornea and surrounding tissues due to inadequate production of tears
Gastrointestinal surgeries are often a lifesaving intervention. As a patient, working with a vet dedicated to balancing care and cost makes a big difference in delivering as positive and stress-free of an experience as possible
Once it’s been determined that a pet needs a skin graft to heal a wound, consider a regenerative medicine solution as part of your treatment. Unlike synthetic materials or other biological grafts, Vetrix Technology provides a structure for healthy tissue to grow across and incorporate into the extracellular matrix, resulting in wholly remodeled, vital, and fully vascularized tissues.
Treating corneal ulcers properly from the start is crucial to ensuring a pet’s comfort and healing without further complications or damage to its vision. Mild corneal ulcers will usually heal on their own in 3-7 days, depending on the size of the ulcer. While healing, vets may recommend a treatment plan to prevent further damage or cornea infections.
Dr. Lois Lassiter, DVM at Budget Vet, shared a story from 2019 using Vetrix BioSIS in a complicated resection and anastomosis (RNA) procedure. Without Vetrix technology in this gastrointestinal surgery, the dog would’ve been euthanized.
With a little help from Santa Paws, we’ve compiled a whole list of gifts for the veterinarian in your life that’s just what the dog-ter ordered. And if you’re a veterinarian wondering what you should gift your veterinary staff this year, you might find some holiday shopping inspiration below.
Regenerative veterinary therapies elicit a therapeutic response that stimulates healing in tissues. They are used to home in on sites and rejuvenate damaged tissue. Vetrix® is the leading provider of veterinary regenerative medicine. As a world supplier of innovative veterinary products, we enable veterinarians to provide exceptional treatment for their patients.
There’s nothing wrong with sharing food and celebrating Thanksgiving with your dog, as long as you remember that your fur babies rely on you to keep them safe. Before you give in to the puppy dog eyes peering at you from under the table this year, take some time to ensure that you understand what your dog can and can’t eat at Thanksgiving dinner.
