The current coronavirus outbreak is changing daily life for billions of people around the world. In addition to crashing economic markets, disrupting supplies and goods, and impeding access to basic services and entertainment, the coronavirus pandemic is forcing us to rethink how we work, what we eat, how and we interact socially. I believe the current coronavirus pandemic will serve as a catalyst for both human and veterinary telemedicine, a progression I’ve long supported. I’d like to share with you the factors influencing this movement, why every veterinary clinic should consider implementing some form of telemedicine, and what the immediate future holds for veterinary telemedicine.

A recent report from Hong Kong revealed a dog living with a novel coronavirus infection (Covid-19) patient had tested “weakly positive” for SARS-CoV-19, sending pet parents panicking for pet-sized facemasks. Since that news broke, veterinarians around the world have been inundated with calls, texts, and social media questions about whether or not dogs or cats can get coronavirus or spread it to humans. The science is pretty clear: It’s highly unlikely that your pet can get COVID-19 or spread it to people. While I remain completely comfortable cuddling with my pets, there remains some concern and cause for general precautions.

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TOP ISSUES VETERINARY PROFESSIONALS WILL BE TALKING ABOUT IN 2018

Some of the top veterinary topics we’ll be covering in 2018 for veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and veterinary industry professionals. 

While we pour an extra cup of coffee on Monday to shake off the lost sleep, what effect does daylight savings time have on our pets? 

Everybody thinks they want to be a vet – until they think about.

Your Super Sunday party may be dangerous to your pet. Here are some of my top tips to make sure your Big Game party activities don’t end up with an overtime veterinary emergency.

“What makes a pet great?”

I was asked this question by a pet owner and it caught me off-guard. Truth is, I’d never really given it much thought. All pets are great, right? The reality is some animals are truly incredible, amazing once-in-a-lifetime friends we are lucky to share our lives with while others… maybe not so much. Good pets, just not quite great. So what makes the difference between good and great pets? What makes a pet great? I wanted to find out.