Latest News

Here are this week’s headlines.

Most lost dogs make it back to their families. Research on how they get there, plus a satellite-connected tracker named to TIME’s Best Inventions of 2026, offers practical lessons for veterinary teams and their own pets.

Housing costs and surprise bills are squeezing pet owners, but in a recent survey, relatively few consumers said they would cut back on veterinary care.

Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, returns as host for season 3, featuring a roundup of recent veterinary news and an appearance by guest Steve Mehler, DVM, DACVS.

The line targets horses with limited pasture access, chewing difficulties, or specific starch and sugar needs, and can stand in for some or all hay depending on the formula.

In a voluntary dvm360 survey of 146 veterinary professionals, nearly 3 in 4 reported moderate or severe burnout, with administrative burden, workload, and staffing shortages among the most frequently cited stressors. Written responses raised concerns about compensation, client behavior, and revenue-driven appointment quotas.

New guidelines from RECOVER are written for veterinary teams to teach owners, handlers, and other caregivers what to do in the minutes before a pet reaches the clinic.

A recently shared Pet Poison Helpline case traces how a wild mushroom eaten on a walk left a dog unable to stand within hours, and how the team treated it.

Ashlie Saffire, DVM, Diplomate ABVP (Feline), discusses diagnosing and monitoring feline hyperthyroidism and how Felanorm (methimazole) Oral Solution helps caregivers and clinicians manage the disease.

Bethany Weinheimer, DVM, discusses authentic values, the power of “no,” and building a veterinary career that lasts.

With human emergency visits for tick bites at a multiyear high this spring and adult deer ticks most active in cooler months, fall gives veterinary teams a timely opening to reinforce year-round prevention.

Veterinary professionals face elevated suicide risk, influenced by both workplace pressures and personal challenges. This article explores how individuals and veterinary workplaces can strengthen protective factors, foster supportive environments, and improve access to mental health resources.

Starting your blood bank by building the foundation first

Migraine caps, eye masks, and wraps may carry a hidden neurotoxic risk for dogs.

New leadership moves, recognition, and achievement.

AB 1999 changes how veterinarians establish the veterinarian-client-patient relationship, creates new pathways for shelter and volunteer work, and limits surgeries performed by animal owners.

A conversation on how adjusting body positioning and building physical strength can help veterinary professionals manage the physical demands of patient care and reduce injury risk.

An open-source, low-cost sensor developed by Colorado State University and US Forest Service researchers pairs air-quality readings with GPS and physiological data to reveal how wildfire smoke affects free-ranging animals.

A month-by-month guide to regional, specialty, and international meetings with CE opportunities for veterinary professionals before the year ends.

The latest updates relating to animal care establishments and platforms.

Two herds tested positive after cattle showed signs of illness, marking the state’s first confirmed livestock cases.

Big business has tilted the balance in the American veterinary industry, as resources and economies of scale turn corporate chains into powerful foes for hospitals set on remaining independent.

Average veterinary school debt reached a record high for the class of 2026, while inflation-adjusted starting compensation fell further behind income across the profession.

Scripts for confident client conversations

A new analysis detected heavy metals, glyphosate, and plastic-related chemicals in nearly all of the cat foods tested. This slideshow breaks down the findings, what they may mean for cats, and what remains unclear.

A law that took effect October 1 bars the state veterinary board from taking certain disciplinary actions against veterinarians solely for discussing or recommending cannabis or CBD products for animals.

A new double-scored tablet lets veterinarians dose firocoxib in quarter-tablet increments, extending the NSAID to dogs as small as 7 lb.

Many clients turn to supplements to support their pets' health. Understanding the difference between support and treatment helps veterinary teams keep these conversations focused on the patient's needs.

Aaron Shaw, OTR/L, CHT, CSCS, and Jennifer Edwards, DVM, PCC, CPC, ELI-MP, examine why veterinary work can take such a physical toll and what professionals can do to build strength, reduce injury risk, and stay in the profession longer.

An investigational CBD-THC oral solution for dogs with bone cancer pain is now eligible to pursue an FDA route that could bring it to market before full approval.

A 7-year-old Belgian Malinois recovered after her veterinary team used the extracorporeal therapy to clear the drug from her bloodstream.