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WSAVA updates global guidelines for vaccination

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The World Small Animal Veterinary Association has updated its Global Vaccination Guidelines, which became available online April 8. The updated guidelines for dogs and cats suggest the leptospirosis vaccine should be considered “core” for dogs in regions where the disease is endemic.

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AAHA publishes fluid therapy guidelines for dogs, cats

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The 2024 American Animal Hospital Association Fluid Therapy Guidelines, released earlier this year, provide a detailed refresher on the basic principles of fluid therapy, but they also guide the busy practitioner through a variety of common scenarios where fluids are used.

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Revised CPR guidelines in dogs, cats emphasize speed, standard techniques

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On June 26, the Reassessment Campaign on Veterinary Resuscitation (RECOVER) Initiative unveiled the first major revisions to its global veterinary CPR guidelines since 2012, setting new life-saving standards based on scientific advancements and extensive community feedback.

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Feline hospice, palliative care guidelines highlight cat, caregiver wellbeing

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The American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) and The International Association for Animal Hospice and Palliative Care (IAAHPC) have released their 2023 AAFP/IAAHPC Feline Hospice and Palliative Care Guidelines.

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AHS updates heartworm guidelines for dogs

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The American Heartworm Society (AHS) published an updated version of its Canine Heartworm Guidelines on heartworm prevention, diagnosis, and treatment on April 9.

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WSAVA publishes global guidelines for professional wellness

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The World Small Animal Veterinary Association has developed new global guidelines for professional wellness which provide an overview of the factors that can impact veterinary mental health and how these can negatively impact veterinarians and their teams.

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ISFM, AAFP update guidelines on long-term NSAID use in cats

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A panel of veterinary experts in feline pain relief have developed new guidelines for using nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in cats to ensure the best outcomes for cats, owners, and veterinary professionals.

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