As an innovator in pet dental health products, Virbac recently launched its new C.E.T.^® Dental Authority Certification Program, alongside Mary L. Berg, BS, RVT, RLATG, VTS (Dentistry) to help veterinarians and their healthcare teams better protect their patients' smiles. It is a free, online, self-paced program that educates users on the importance of preventative dental care in pets and how a comprehensive dental protocol can benefit both clients and clinics. The program also provides helpful tips on educating the client and facilitating those important dental discussions.

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Top Dog & Cat Names of 2021

By Malcolm Mayhew

Remember the days when you called your dog “Spot” and your cat, well, “Kitty”? 

Those days are long gone. Nowadays, pet names resemble human names so much, there’s virtually zero way to tell if you’re yelling for your husband or your cocker spaniel!

Whether it be for basic cleansing or requires the use of a specially formulated shampoo, bathing is a necessary part of your pet’s health, but can be complicated at times. A general cleansing and grooming shampoo can help maintain or restore your pet’s skin health and coat. Specifically formulated shampoos are also available to help alleviate a variety of skin and hair coat issues. Because there are many differences between human and animal skin, products that are good for our hair and skin may not be good for your pet and should be avoided.  If there are any questions or concerns on what products should be used, your veterinarian can advise you on which types of shampoos, cream rinses, or ear cleansers would be best to use on your pet and how frequently your pet should be bathed.