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OCTOBER 2026
JULY 7, 2026
Spectrum of Care: Lessons from Shelter and Community Medicine Dr. Brian DiGangi , MS, Diplomate, ABVP (Canine & Feline Practice, Shelter Medicine Practice) • Nearly 1/3 of U.S. pet owners experience barriers to obtaining desired veterinary care for their pets. • An incremental care approach starting with the most critical, least invasive, and lowest-cost options, may help improve accessibility of veterinary care for pet owners. • Outpatient treatment protocols for canine parvovirus have reported survival rates between 74-87%, rivaling survival rates of inpatient protocols, while at substantially reduced cost. • Recent reports in dogs and cats with pyometra suggest that patients with clinical signs lasting more than 1 week before ovariohysterectomy were not more likely to die than those undergoing surgery more promptly. • When combined with macrocyclic lactones and doxycycline, 2-dose and 3-dose melarsomine protocols for canine heartworm disease have shown no difference regarding survival, efficacy, or frequency of complications.
JULY 12, 2026
What's That Lump? Sample Smart, Diagnose Right Dr. Philip Bosse & Dr. Jodie Gerdin , DACVP • Treat your pathologist like any other referral
specialist. Providing pertinent case information and clear clinical questions can help improve the diagnostic value of the pathology report. • Biopsies are rarely replaceable, so proper shipping and handling matters. Protect these valuable specimens by using the right containers, adequate formalin, secure closure, and appropriate packaging. • Safety first: use appropriate, tightly sealed containers to ensure no leaks, remove all sharps , and follow DOT shipping guidelines to help protect your team, your client’s sample, and everyone handling the package. • When in doubt, contact your laboratory team. A quick question before sampling or shipping can help you sample smarter and diagnose with more confidence.
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