Abi Bautista-Alejandre, Assistant Editor

The British Association of Veterinary Ophthalmologists says more than 200 cases of sudden bilateral keratoconjunctivitis sicca have been reported, including dogs that did not eat the company’s food, and is urging veterinarians to report cases as the investigation continues.

Despite growth in enrollment, fewer than 5% of US dogs and cats are insured, while rising veterinary costs are increasingly affecting treatment decisions and access to recommended care.

The latest updates relating to animal care establishments and platforms.

Verdinexor tablets are now available for dogs with lymphoma after receiving full FDA approval earlier this year, offering an at-home treatment option given twice weekly and showing a longer time to disease progression than the control in a field study.

Preclinical testing at The Ohio State University found Telomir-Zn inhibited the growth of canine and human osteosarcoma cell lines, prompting the company to explore a possible in vivo study in dogs with naturally occurring tumors.

Caroline Cox, LSW, MSW, and Erika Krick, VMD, DACVIM (Oncology), discuss the role of veterinary social workers in supporting clients, communicating with veterinary teams, and helping practices address the human side of veterinary care in this Q&A from an interview at the 2026 Fetch National Harbor Veterinary Conference.

New leadership moves, recognition, and achievement.

In a keynote address at the 2026 Fetch National Harbor Veterinary Conference, Jessica Pritchard, VMD, MS, DACVIM (SAIM), shared research showing that many owners decline vaccines because they do not think their pet needs them, and discussed ways veterinary teams can address those concerns.

Alyssa Mages, BS, CVT, FVTE, outlines key considerations for veterinary technicians during triage, from rapid patient assessment and prioritization to client communication and team coordination, in this interview from the 2026 Fetch National Harbor Veterinary Conference.

In a session at the 2026 Fetch National Harbor Veterinary Conference, Nathanael Oster, VMD, MBA, walked attendees through the biology, diagnosis, and treatment of the flea tapeworm in dogs and cats, including why cats are affected more often than dogs.

In a slideshow drawn from an on-site dvm360 interview at the 2026 Fetch National Harbor Veterinary Conference, a veterinary oncologist and a veterinary social worker walk through how the role supports owners and staff across a pet's cancer diagnosis, treatment, and end-of-life care.

A plethora of continuing-education sessions run across 3 days, September 17–19, at the Gaylord National Resort in National Harbor, MD. Here are the ones to circle first, sorted by practice area, plus a handful that are easy to scroll past and worth catching.

A candid conversation on why difficult client interactions can linger, how repeatedly pushing aside the emotional impact can affect future interactions, and how intentional debriefing can help veterinary professionals process those experiences in a healthier way.

Valli Parthasarathy, DVM, PhD, DACVB, breaks down the "3 Ms"—management, modification, and medication—for treating behavior problems in parrots, and explains why sparse species-level drug research makes the first 2 her starting point for these birds.

The flesh-eating parasite was found in a horse in Presidio County, Texas, on September 9, while a fourth infected dog was reported in a different area of the state.

Valli Parthasarathy, DVM, PhD, DACVB, discusses how veterinarians can evaluate feather loss, self-mutilation, and vocalization in pet parrots and identify when medical and behavioral factors may overlap.

New leadership moves, recognitions, and achievements.

Valli Parthasarathy, DVM, PhD, DACVB, discusses how veterinarians can recognize and manage common behavior problems in pet parrots, from excessive vocalization to feather-destructive behavior. She also offers guidance on treatment, behavior modification, referral, and meeting the behavioral needs of these intelligent birds.

The studies are examining an experimental treatment approach and the molecular features and progression of canine brain tumors.

A single 220-mg tablet of naproxen can cause serious GI and kidney injury in dogs and cats, veterinary toxicologists warn.

In the latest Resilient Vet podcast episode, Aaron Shaw, OTR/L, CHT, CSCS, lays out 5 practical protein habits built for long shifts and a durable career. This slideshow walks through all 5.

New leadership moves, recognition, and achievement.

From proposed changes to higher education accreditation to the FDA’s authorization of Capstar and generic nitenpyram to prevent and treat New World screwworm in pets, here are 3 veterinary news stories to know this week.

Kelly Mann, DVM, MS, MSS, DACVR, explains how veterinary medical detachments provide care on the battlefield, while a hub-and-spoke evacuation system helps move injured military working dogs toward higher levels of care.

The emergency use authorizations mark the first FDA-authorized prevention option for New World screwworm in dogs and cats.

The new USDA resources provide guidance on identifying and reporting suspected New World screwworm for hunters and wildlife professionals, while wildlife surveillance by federal and state officials remains an ongoing challenge.

Five quick nutrition strategies for veterinary professionals looking to support strength, energy, and long-term physical durability.

Kelly Mann, DVM, MS, MSS, DACVR, highlights canine freeze-dried plasma as one piece of the puzzle in developing better veterinary blood products.

The supplement combines Saccharomyces boulardii with postbiotic metabolites and botanicals, as other probiotic products enter the companion-animal market.

Revival Animal Health is recalling its Breeder’s Edge and Shelter’s Choice feline milk replacers after testing found low levels of essential nutrients, months after the company recalled its canine milk replacers over variable vitamin D levels.