FECAVA is proud to initiate a virtual interactive topic to be discussed monthly amongst veterinarians who like a bit of a challenge. With the initiative ‘FECAVA Clinical Question of the Month’, we will post a companion animal-related question on our social media page, encouraging clinicians to attempt to answer the question as accurately as possible. The answer will
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KNMvD, Royal Dutch Veterinary Association, wrote a practical protocol for veterinary professionals in the case of accidental self-injection. In the event of an accidental self-injection, rapid and adequate action is required! Delaying or underestimating the risk too long can have serious consequences. In veterinary medicine, the most significant risk factors for accidental self-injection are reinserting
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As extreme summer temperatures hit across Europe, FECAVA produced an Infographic to inform pet owners to prevent and recognize signs of a life-threatening situation – heatstroke. HEATSTROKE IN DOGS Definition: Heatstroke occurs when normal body mechanisms can’t keep the body’s temperature in a safe range. Dogs don’t have efficient cooling systems like humans (who sweat) and
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American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) and the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) published The Antimicrobial Stewardship Guidelines in companion animals. The document is designed to aid practicing veterinarians in choosing appropriate antimicrobial therapy to serve their patients best and minimize the development of antimicrobial resistance and other adverse effects. Along with the main document,
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