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CBD for Pets
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Pain Management

CBD for Pets

CBD products for pets are all over the market and are being used by pet owners across the US, but professional and regulatory guidance on these products is hard to come by. This article presents a roundup of recent research and some insight into the future of this growing sub-field.

From the Editor
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From the Editor

You may have heard of veterinary care deserts, geographic regions where veterinary care is not accessible, affordable, or even available. It’s a real problem in the industry, but Trends and the AAHA team are your oasis, and we are here to help you quench your thirst for knowledge.

Veterinary Care Deserts: Unique Challenges

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Client Communication

Veterinary Care Deserts: Unique Challenges

In the US alone, about 20 million pets experience poverty with their families and 70% of these animals have never seen a veterinarian, according to the HSUS. Some organizations have been working for years on these access-to-care problems but now awareness by others is growing. The awareness has even prompted the suggestion of a term for it: “veterinary care deserts.”

5 Questions for a Multidisciplinary Specialist

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Pain Management

5 Questions for a Multidisciplinary Specialist

Robin Downing, DVM, MS, DAAPM, DACVSMR, CVPP, CCRP, hospital director of The Downing Center for Animal Pain Management in Windsor, Colorado, answers the 5 questions.

The Scoop

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The Scoop

AAHA President-elect Scott Driever, DVM, recalls his brushes with natural disasters and what he has learned from the experience. The AAHA Community asks for advice on shift-change handoffs. This month’s Scoop headlines include: US Pet Insurance Industry Surpasses $3.9B; FDA Approves First Generic Phenylpropanolamine Hydrochloride Chewable Tablets for Dogs; New Feline Infectious Peritonitis Oral Treatment; Updated Guidelines on When to Neuter or Spay; Domestication Constrains Dog’s Ability to Convey Emotions Via Facial Expressions; and more!

JAAHA Case Report of the Month—Where There’s Smoke

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JAAHA Case Report of the Month—Where There’s Smoke

Depending on the type of smoke inhaled and the chemicals associated with the burning materials, patients will need different treatments—and caregivers can expect different outcomes.

Trends magazine is going digital
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Trends magazine is going digital

Trends is going all-digital! Editorial Director Ben Williams waxes poetic on the transition to all-digital Trends coming Jan. 1, 2025, after 40 years in print.

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