Abi Bautista-Alejandre, Assistant Editor

The subscription brand pulled every fresh recipe as a precaution while it investigates its buckwheat ingredient as a potential cause of sudden bilateral dry eye.

HABRI has honored 7 organizations across public service, media, workplace, and international categories for programs that strengthen the human-animal bond.

New leadership moves, recognition, and achievements.

Craig Datz, DVM, MS, DABVP (Canine & Feline Practice), DACVIM (Nutrition), is dvm360's 2026 Veterinary Hero Nutrition Award recipient.

A glass fiber contamination triggers an Adequan injection recall for dogs and horses, key canine and feline vaccine recommendations many practices have yet to adopt, and what veterinarians should know about rabbit fever in animals after a 4th human case was confirmed on Long Island.

Nestlé Purina PetCare has launched a 2-step over-the-counter FortiFlora kit pairing a kaolin-pectin binder with a daily probiotic to manage occasional diarrhea in dogs and cats.

A new freeze-dried plasma product developed through military-funded research could expand the settings in which veterinarians can administer plasma, including before a patient reaches a hospital, during delayed evacuation, and in clinics without their own blood banks.

Mukul Padalkar, BVSc & AH, MVSc, DABVP (Canine & Feline Practice), is dvm360's 2026 Veterinary Hero General Practitioner award recipient.

The new surveillance tool combines confirmed detections, environmental conditions, and media reports to help public health officials identify emerging New World screwworm threats and estimate where cases could appear next.

Jackie, the internet-famous bald eagle from Big Bear Lake, died August 10 at the Ojai Raptor Center after more than 3 weeks of intensive care for severe anemia of undetermined cause.

From austere-environment trauma to traumatic brain injury, Kelly Mann, DVM, MS, MSS, DACVR, discusses canine freeze-dried plasma—which can be stored and transported without refrigeration—and its potential role in both military and civilian veterinary care.

Suffolk County, New York, has logged 4 probable or confirmed human cases of tularemia this year. Here's what veterinary teams should know about the zoonotic disease, including its clinical signs, diagnosis, and treatment in animals.

Dilara Kiran, DVM, MS, shares practical ways veterinary professionals can begin engaging in policy, from the AVMA Congressional Advocacy Network to advocacy days and state veterinary medical associations.

The 2026 recognition program honorees will be presented with their awards at the Fetch dvm360 conference in Kansas City, Missouri, later this month.

After accidentally receiving a dog's hydrocodone instead of thyroid medication, a geriatric cat made a full recovery with prompt veterinary care.

Dilara Kiran, DVM, MS, maps 2 ways vets shape policy: applying science to inform decisions, and crafting practice rules on issues ranging from vaccines to telemedicine.

Anita Patel, DVM, shares why the spectrum of care was one of her key takeaways from AVMA Convention sessions and discusses how veterinarians can use available tools and resources to provide care that considers both patient needs and client circumstances.

American Regent Animal Health has issued a nationwide recall of select Adequan canine and equine injections (polysulfated glycosaminoglycan) distributed to veterinary practices, pharmacies, and wholesalers across the US.

Anita Patel, DVM, discusses why acknowledging uncertainty, welcoming feedback, and leading with vulnerability can help veterinary leaders build trust, strengthen accountability, and encourage team members to contribute new ideas.

Can dogs and cats get Cyclospora? And can they spread it to people? Plus, what may be the first mastoidectomy ever reported in a gorilla, and what a dog's gait could reveal about cognitive decline.

From the fear of diabetic ketoacidosis to the real cost of monitoring, Ellen Behrend, VMD, MS, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM), makes the case that SGLT2 inhibitors are safer and easier to use in cats with diabetes than many practitioners assume, and explains who the right candidate is.

Dilara Kiran, DVM, MS, explains why policy engagement extends beyond the federal government and highlights New World screwworm as an example of why proactive regulations matter.

The latest updates relating to animal care establishments and platforms.

Dilara Kiran, DVM, MS, shares why veterinarians are uniquely positioned to contribute to policy, highlighting how everyday clinical decision-making translates to stakeholder engagement and advocacy.

A new North American Pet Health Insurance Association report highlights a persistent insurance gap as veterinary costs rise, with common conditions such as gastrointestinal issues, ear infections, and skin disease driving many claims.

Anita Patel, DVM, explains why transparency, constructive feedback, and solution-oriented thinking can help veterinary teams influence organizational decisions and improve practice operations.

New leadership moves, recognition, and achievement.

Drawing on insights shared by federal officials at the USDA, FDA, and CDC during a joint session at the 2026 AVMA Convention, along with the latest federal guidance, agency data, and published resources, this report explains what veterinarians need to know about the flesh-eating parasite.

The program will provide up to $100,000 for veterinary students and $20,000 for veterinary technician students committed to animal welfare careers, aiming to help address workforce shortages in shelters and nonprofit veterinary organizations.

Aaron Shaw, OTR/L, CHT, CSCS, explains how creatine supports rapid energy production and discusses why the supplement may benefit veterinary professionals facing physically and mentally demanding work.