Bob Alaburda, Associate Editorial Director

Boaz Man, DVM, is changing the game with laser surgery.

New webpage offers communication tips as studies show a substantial share of dog and cat owners still harbor concerns about vaccines.

Krista Seraydar, DVM, describes how Chewy Vet Care’s staffing, workflow, and digital tools are designed to support clinicians, streamline care, and improve the client experience.

A small prospective study suggests dapagliflozin is well tolerated in dogs with heart disease and may influence oxidative biomarkers, though a clear natriuretic effect was not observed.

A research study shows that bezafibrate safely reduces canine hypertriglyceridemia by approximately 85%, even in the presence of endocrine disease.

FDA flags Quest Cat Food lots with near-zero thiamine (vitamin B1), urging vets and owners to act fast to prevent dangerous deficiency.

CAPC’s 2026 forecast shows Lyme disease, heartworm, ehrlichiosis and anaplasmosis nationwide, signaling the need for year-round prevention and treatment.

Global veterinary leaders unite in a Prevention Pledge urging year-round parasite control as fleas, ticks, and worms spread, raising emerging disease risks for pets and people.

Global survey finds many pets get parasites, yet owners want clearer prevention advice; vets urge year‑round flea, tick and heartworm protection.

The April meeting will offer up to 15 hours of continuing education and feature sessions on chronic pain, multimodal analgesia, rehabilitation, and emerging therapies in veterinary pain management.

The association's task force concluded that the proposed veterinary professional associate/midlevel practitioner (VPA/MLP) model lacks adequate clinical preparation and urges growth of accredited education and credentialing pathways for veterinary technicians.

Janina Krumbeck, PhD, discusses the clinical advantages of next-generation sequencing over traditional culture and how this untargeted diagnostic approach provides comprehensive pathogen identification and antimicrobial guidance in as little as 48 hours.

The FDA has indexed Faunamor, an antiparasitic and antimicrobial treatment for white spot disease (Ichthyophthirius multifiliis) in ornamental finfish, making the drug legally available in the United States.

UC Davis teams track HPAI H5N1 in northern elephant seals at Año Nuevo State Park, revealing symptoms, spread, and guidance on preventive measures for visitors.

Pennsylvania boosts HPAI surveillance and biosecurity as avian influenza hits chicken and turkey flocks; USDA testing ramps up to curb spread.

Explore Charleston Veterinary Referral Center's 2026 expansion with smarter hospital design, including separate lobbies, centralized diagnostics, adjacent operation room/imaging/intensive care unit areas, enhanced rehab, and private bereavement spaces.

John Flanagan, PhD, presented new research at WVC 2026 that shows that a purpose-formulated, low-digestible carbohydrate diet combined with structured caloric restriction substantially increases short-term diabetic remission in overweight, insulin-treated cats.

Based on a study, John Flanagan, PhD, explains how targeted caloric restriction produced high remission rates in overweight diabetic cats and shares clinic-ready strategies for weight reduction and glycemic control.

John Flanagan, PhD, discusses his team's study that shows that a high-protein, low-digestible carbohydrate diet combined with controlled weight loss may improve diabetic remission rates in overweight cats.

John Flanagan, PhD, presented new research at WVC 2026 that shows that a purpose-formulated, low-digestible carbohydrate diet combined with structured caloric restriction substantially increases short-term diabetic remission in overweight, insulin-treated cats.

In his lecture at WVC 2026, Franklin McMillan, DVM, DACVIM, DACAW, challenges veterinarians to look beyond physical injuries to recognize and treat the persistent emotional scars of psychological trauma in canine patients.

These 11 recently-released products are featured in WVC's New Product Showcase.

Anthony Pease, DVM, MS, DACVR, outlines how thoughtfully designed continuing education can help clinicians practice more efficiently without sacrificing quality.

Ed Carlson, CVT, VTS (Nutrition), shares how routine body and muscle scoring, quantified nutrition histories, clear calorie targets, and structured follow-up can improve obesity prevention and management in dogs and cats.

Heidi Lobprise, DVM, DAVDC, explains how chronic, low-level inflammation drives aging and disease in dogs.

Boaz Man, DVM, explains how improved education and smart laser technology are helping veterinarians be more proactive, simplify equipment settings, and broaden safe use of laser surgery.

Kathleen Cooney DVM, MS, CHPV, CPEV, DACAW, explains evolving ethical challenges in companion animal euthanasia, including owner-team conflicts, changing costs, hospice and palliative care uptake, team roles, and environmental impacts.

Vicky Ograin explains AAFCO pet food label modernization: purpose statements, new nutrition fact box, fiber calculation shifts, and tips for clearer client communications.

Mary Berg walks through the steps of a comprehensive oral health assessment and treatment and shares small, practical changes that may shorten anesthesia time and improve patient outcomes.