Abi Bautista-Alejandre, Assistant Editor

A roundup of latest products and innovative technology in veterinary medicine.

The latest updates relating to animal care establishments and platforms.

Poultry farms in Pennsylvania, Indiana, Maryland, and Michigan have reported highly pathogenic avian influenza cases, contributing to the millions of birds affected over the past 30 days.

Missed signals and misunderstood communication—not malice—often underlie feline behavior labeled as “spite," explains Tiffany Tupler, DVM, CBCC-KA, HAB.

Tiffany Tupler, DVM, CBCC-KA, HAB, explains why early, proactive conversations about feline needs can help prevent both behavioral and health issues.

In this Q&A, Brennen McKenzie, VMD, MSc, MA, of Loyal, explains what the science of canine aging means for preventive care today and what emerging therapies may offer tomorrow.

Tiffany Tupler, DVM, CBCC-KA, HAB, on why treating feline behavioral conditions demands the same diagnostic rigor as any other medical diagnosis—and more.

Most clients can't read their cats. Tiffany Tupler, DVM, CBCC-KA, HABc, explains why this is a clinical problem and makes the case for using clinic visits to train clients in feline communication.

New leadership moves, recognition, and achievement.

Tiffany Tupler, DVM, CBCC-KA, HAB, explains how breed-related traits shape feline behavior, even when physical limitations affect a cat’s ability to act on natural instincts

Tiffany Tupler, DVM, CBCC-KA, HABc, explains why this seemingly problematic behavior is actually normal for cats—and how clear communication can help pet owners understand and manage it.

The latest updates relating to animal care establishments and platforms.

CKD in cats is often linked to aging, but a veterinarian explains how genetics, prior illness, urinary tract issues, and even geographic location may also increase risk.

Aircraft drills and hands-on training aim to help first responders stabilize injured working dogs and transport them quickly to veterinary care.

Veterinary guidance and everyday solutions can help caregivers manage mobility challenges in aging pets.

Small choices—from phone communication to sedation protocols—can ease the euthanasia experience for families while helping protect the emotional wellbeing of veterinary teams, explains Mary Gardner, DVM.

Struggling to localize forelimb lameness? This Q&A with Leilani Alvarez, DVM, DACVSMR, CVA, CCRT, head of the Integrative and Rehabilitative Medicine Department at the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center, breaks down clinical clues, diagnostic pitfalls, and strategies for evaluating complex cases.

A board-certified zoological medicine specialist shares key considerations veterinarians should keep in mind when performing reptile surgery.

An FDA risk review has cleared the way for canine freeze-dried plasma, a shelf-stable product that could expand transfusion options in emergencies.

Leilani Alvarez, DVM, DACVSMR, CVA, CCRT, head of the Integrative and Rehabilitative Medicine Department at the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center in New York, New York, outlines a systematic 5-step approach—from patient history to diagnostic imaging—to help veterinarians work up forelimb lameness and guide treatment planning.

New leadership moves, recognition, and achievement.

Leilani Alvarez, DVM, DACVSMR, CVA, CCRT, head of the Integrative and Rehabilitative Medicine Department at the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center in New York, discusses the most exciting advances in treating forelimb lameness.

Improving outcomes for treating forelimb lameness depends on owner compliance, explains Leilani Alvarez, DVM, DACVSMR, CVA, CCRT, service head of the Integrative and Rehabilitative Medicine Department at the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center in New York.

An outbreak of canine distemper virus killed 72 tigers at a popular tourist attraction in Thailand, ruling out earlier concerns about avian influenza and raising questions about disease risks in captive tiger populations.

Collagen-supporting ingredients and antioxidants may help address the broader “joint organ” in dogs with osteoarthritis and soft tissue injuries as part of multimodal management, according to Leilani Alvarez, DVM, DACVSMR, CVA, CCRT.

The latest updates relating to animal care establishments and platforms.

Many practice culture conflicts stem not from incompetence but from expectations that were never clearly expressed, argues Jennifer Edwards, DVM, ACC, CPC, ELI-MP, and Aaron Shaw, OTR/L, CHT, CSCS.

After repeated alleged violations of the Animal Welfare Act, the Department of Justice obtained a court order requiring the pet store to allow federal inspectors to assess the animals’ health and living conditions.

The patient had no kidney-related symptoms, and his blood work was normal, making the discovery of the papillary renal carcinoma an “unusual” one, Texas A&M said.

Leilani Alvarez, DVM, DACVSMR, CVA, CCRT, head of the Integrative and Rehabilitative Medicine Department at the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center, describes when NSAIDs work—and when they don’t—in forelimb lameness.