New study highlights risk factors for periodontal disease in dogs
The survey-based study found behavioural associations with periodontitis, as well as breed, age, and homecare correlations. A new large-scale study of owner-reported data has found that more than half of pet dogs are affected by periodontal disease, with age, breed, oral diagnoses, and oral care habits identified as key risk factors. Periodontal disease is one […]
Global Guidelines Redefine Chronic Pain Management in Cats
Chronic pain in cats is under-recognised, under-diagnosed, and too often under-treated. But with increasing evidence and better tools for detection and monitoring, veterinary medicine is catching up. A major leap forward came in 2024 with the release of the ISFM and AAFP Consensus Guidelines on the Long-Term Use of NSAIDs in Cats, a globally significant […]
The Role of Virtual Reality in Transforming Veterinary Education
Virtual reality has been making waves in the gaming industry and has been used to train firefighters to tackle bushfires and pilots to deal with emergencies. So, can virtual reality improve veterinary training, allowing vets to practice their skills safely and ethically? Let’s find out… A Paradigm Shift in Veterinary Training It is a common […]
Major Updates to Veterinary CPR Guidelines from RECOVER
Are you across the latest Veterinary CPR Guidelines? In a significant leap forward for veterinary care, the Reassessment Campaign on Veterinary Resuscitation (RECOVER) Initiative recently unveiled the first major revisions to its global veterinary cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) guidelines since 2012, setting new life-saving standards based on groundbreaking scientific advancements and extensive community feedback. These are […]
Hear from the first Accelerated Emergency Program graduate to achieve the Foundation Certificate in Emergency & Critical Care
Dr Nada Blagojevic DVM FCECC As a veterinarian, critically ill and emergency patients are amongst the most challenging to work with. Having the skill and confidence to treat these cases effectively is a must! If you are ready to build your expertise in this area, make the Accelerated Emergency Program your next choice for education. […]
Education meets emergency: Unique alliance set to benefit Australian vets and nurses
MEDIA RELEASE Education meets Emergency: Unique alliance set to benefit Australian vets and nurses In 2019, global education company Improve International and emergency specialist group Animal Emergency Australia (AEA) came together to bring another level of CE opportunity to the Australian veterinary community. The two companies, who will formally begin working together from 1 January […]