Abi Bautista-Alejandre, Assistant Editor

The annual observance highlights preventive care, responsible ownership, and the growing role of pets in American households.

New leadership moves, recognition, and achievement.

This week: a first-of-its-kind feline hypertension approval, an experimental injectable for flat-faced dogs, and a sweeping new look at cancer genes in cats.

The new formula aims to address two common issues simultaneously.

The latest updates relating to animal care establishments and platforms.

After years of off-label use, veterinarians now have the first FDA-approved amlodipine formulation specifically indicated for cats with systemic hypertension.

Veterinary medicine is a physical job, yet most practices lack a system to support that reality. This episode breaks down what a durability system actually looks like and how to integrate it into the daily demands of a busy clinic.

Tick risk is no longer seasonal—Susan E. Little, DVM, PhD, DACVM (Parasitology), explains what’s changed and how to protect patients year-round.

A US Environmental Protection Agency emergency exemption is allowing US officials to import Tanidil as part of a growing federal response to prevent New World screwworm from entering the country.

The authorization adds to a growing list of treatments cleared under emergency use as federal agencies ramp up efforts to prevent New World screwworm from reestablishing in the United States.

A 9-year-old male German Shepherd mix suffered a spinal cord injury likely due to a fibrocartilaginous embolism or intervertebral disc disease.

A new analysis of archived milk samples suggests continuous exposure for nursing calves, underscoring how early-life contact with PFAS may shape health outcomes in developing animals.

Virbac recently announced an official Gold+ Sponsorship with Canine Arthritis Resources and Education to expand educational resources and raise awareness around osteoarthritis and mobility management for cats and dogs.

The program, launched by Antech and Vet Set Go, will award five $1000 scholarships, with selection based on documented volunteering and hands-on experience instead of a traditional application process.

Researchers have created the first large-scale genetic map of feline cancer, sequencing nearly 500 tumors across 13 cancer types and uncovering actionable mutations that could guide treatment in both cats and people.

The company pairs a fresh food model with feeding research and veterinary oversight, tailored to small-breed dogs.

Susan E. Little, DVM, PhD, DACVM (Parasitology), explains why tapeworm and heartworm tests miss cases, how fecal flotation falls short, and why clinician judgment matters most.

Tiffany Tupler, DVM, CBCC-KA, HABc, explains litter box setup, cleanliness, and when sudden accidents signal illness—not bad behavior.

A weekly look at the stories shaping veterinary medicine—from emerging outbreaks and policy shifts to scientific advances and industry news—all delivered in under five minutes.

From anastomosis technique to intraoperative anatomy, Galina Hayes, PhD, DVSc, DACVECC, DACVS, answers questions on perfusion and suture tension, the most common technical errors to avoid, and why gastrointestinal surgery is well within every general practitioner's reach.

The latest updates relating to animal care establishments and platforms.

Competence is one of the most valued traits in veterinary medicine. It's also, in the wrong conditions, one of the most costly. Listen to this latest episode of The Resilient Vet.

New study results from Gallant show that 76% of cats improved after receiving intravenous uterine-derived mesenchymal stromal cell therapy, an immune-modulating treatment that doesn't require patient-derived cells.

A police dog in Northern California was stabbed multiple times while apprehending a suspect. Quick action by his handler and a surgical team at UC Davis made the difference.

"Behavior needs to be treated just as if it is a serious medical issue, and not something that is...a secondary thing [to] get to when [you] have time," explains Tiffany Tupler, DVM, CBCC-KA, HABc.

New leadership moves, recognition, and achievement.

A weekly look at the stories shaping veterinary medicine—from emerging outbreaks and policy shifts to scientific advances and industry news—all delivered in under 5 minutes.

In this Q&A, Tiffany Tupler, DVM, CBCC-KA, HAB, outlines a 4-part framework for addressing behavioral concerns and explains why early, proactive conversations matter.

In this Q&A, Tiffany Tupler, DVM, CBCC-KA, HABc, breaks down the feline behaviors that are most commonly misread by owners, as well as the role veterinary teams can play in setting the record straight.

The voluntary recall affects more than 300 lots of Webcol Large Alcohol Prep Pads used in veterinary clinics for surgical preparation and wound care.