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New treatment guidelines, a genetic first in cats, and fresh options in anesthesia make up the first half of our countdown of the year’s most-read stories.

Alyssa Mages, CVT, FVTE, VTES, discusses catheter selection, common placement mistakes, and how preparation and hands-on practice can help veterinary technicians build confidence and improve patient care.

Practices in the United Kingdom will face a legal limit on prescription fees, plus new price list and estimate rules, under an order from the country's competition regulator.

Pamela D. Jones, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology), DACVR (Radiation Oncology), explains how the IDEXX Cancer Dx liquid biopsy test detects canine lymphoma, what its sensitivity and specificity mean in practice, and how to interpret a T-cell phenotype result.

A severely immunocompromised patient treated in Lyon died in early October. Investigators suspect the patient was bitten by an infected Culicoides midge in a region where the virus circulated in cattle this summer.

After more than 2 decades in clinical practice, a veterinary technician specialist shares how her hands-on experience with oncology studies led to a remote career monitoring veterinary clinical trials.

A nationwide recall of thousands of compounded veterinary medication listings, the first New World screwworm detection in US wildlife since the parasite’s return, and a new FDA-approved antibiotic formulation for certain skin infections in dogs.

New CATalyst Council data show cat visits growing for a third straight year. The bigger question for practices may be how many new kittens are still coming in as they age.

Steve Mehler, DVM, DACVS, shares his approach to open wound management and walks host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA through 3 memorable cases.

Technicians say they're ready to take on more clinical work. Pet owners say they're open to booking visits with them.

La medicina veterinaria suele medirse según el gold standard. Pero, como en el podio olímpico, la plata y el bronce también cuentan, sobre todo cuando el oro está fuera del alcance económico del cliente.

The same survey found that owners with the strongest bonds to their pets were more likely to visit the veterinarian regularly and keep up with vaccinations.

When December feels like a grind, a waterfront venue, 60-degree weather, and a top-tier education lineup may be just what your team needs to recharge.

Medications shipped nationwide from February through early October may contain too little or too much active drug. The company has reported 98 complaints to date—7 of them serious.

The decision clears the way for the first veterinary school at a public HBCU to begin recruiting and admitting its inaugural DVM class.

From catheter size and vessel selection to common placement mistakes, Alyssa Mages, BS, CVT, FVTE, shares practical guidance on venipuncture and IV catheter placement for veterinary technicians.

Steve Mehler, DVM, DACVS, discusses why cranial cruciate ligament disease is a chronic inflammatory condition and what that means for treatment.

An atypical presentation of the virus led to internal bleeding, anemia, and sepsis in the famous bald eagle whose illness had puzzled her care team for weeks.

A new version of an injectable antibiotic, first approved in 2008, is approved only for dogs, as 2 of its inactive ingredients may be toxic to cats.

Steve Mehler, DVM, DACVS, joins Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, on dvm360 Live! to explain how ScafiGen works, how to apply it, and how it can support wound care at home.

A veterinary parasitologist explains how tracing larval routes, from skin penetration to nursing, helps clinicians interpret persistent infections, negative fecal results, and anemic puppies.

In the first episode of dvm360’s new podcast, Cliff’s Edge, Pamela D. Jones, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology), DACVR (Radiation Oncology), joins host Craig A. Clifford, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Oncology), to discuss where the IDEXX Cancer Dx test fits in canine lymphoma screening.

New leadership moves, recognition, and achievement.

Veterinary professionals may face physical strain from routine tasks such as floor exams, dental procedures, patient restraint, and lifting. Here are 6 common sources of ergonomic risk and strategies to help reduce the strain.

Well-supported technicians are central to every successful hospice program.

Feline care, ophthalmology, dental prevention, and burnout were among the standout topics from The Vet Blast Podcast and The Resilient Vet in 2026.

Purina and RedRover announced 6 new grant recipients. The program has now awarded nearly 70 grants and created more than 335,000 safe nights for survivors and their pets.

Lean-fed Labrador retrievers had a lower estimated biological age than heavier littermates by midlife. The lean-fed dogs also lived nearly 2 years longer.

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.