7. New study finds that slow walking could be a sign of dementia

A new study from North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine measured gait speed in senior dogs to find a correlation with a decline in their neurological function as they age.

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®is keeping readers informed and entertained. The following articles offer safety tips and behavioral insight as well as a bit of holiday magic:

Tips for a safe and joyous holiday season

: Veterinary teams are educating pet owners on how to keep their companion animals from harm and out of emergency departments during holiday celebrations.

: Feline experts Mikel Delgado, PhD; Lorna Whittemore, DVM; and Paola Cuevas, MVS; discuss these pets’ fascination with the popular holiday decoration, and how owners can keep their animals safe from associated hazards.

Santa’s reindeer cleared for Christmas Eve flight

: American Veterinary Medical Association President Rena Carlson, DVM, AVMA, and Ashli Selke, RVT, CVT, immediate-past president of the National Association of Veterinary Technicians of America, have examined Santa’s 9 reindeer to ensure they are healthy and ready for their annual journey around the world.

These holiday-associated articles aim to inform and entertain.

3 must-reads for Christmas

8. USDA provides conditional license for the Canine Parvovirus Monoclonal Antibody

The canine parvovirus monoclonal antibody received conditional license from the US Department of Agriculture. This marks the first approved therapeutic solution to treat canine parvovirus and the first monoclonal antibody for Elanco Animal Health.

We have compiled a countdown of our top 15 content in 2023, here is number 8

Top Vet Blast Podcast episodes of 2023: #9

The busy holiday season is in full swing, keeping veterinarians and clients especially busy. The following videos (and a podcast) provide insight that will help keep you and your animal companions safe and comforted during this season of joy and merriment.

Easy bake-at-home pet cookies to treat your fur babies for the holidays

: In this holiday special episode of dvm360 Live!, Courtney Campbell, DVM, DACVS-SA and Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, a dive headfirst into the holiday fun with a simple pet cookie recipe.

: Makenzie Peterson, MSc, director of well-being for the American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges, offered 3 tips veterinary professionals can use to combat holiday season stress in an interview with 

Holiday karaoke extravaganza with Julia Miller and Adam Christman

: The veterinarians, along with Kuma, sing some favorite holiday songs in a heartwarming segment of dvm360 Live!

, Renee Schmid, DVM, DABT, DABVT, discusses the risks that pets face this holiday season, and what happens when an animal ingests a toxin.

These videos provide insight that will help keep you and companion animals safe and comforted, while also sharing some of the joy and merriment of the season.