Bob Alaburda, Associate Editorial Director

Cornell University is enrolling client-owned cats in an 11-week trial of AKS-562c, a once-weekly GLP-1 Fc-fusion candidate designed to reduce appetite and produce clinically meaningful weight loss while closely monitoring safety and tolerability.

Penn Vet Working Dog Center trials show that a trained, 30-second, voluntary head dunk can rapidly lower core temperature in cooperative dogs.

Kathleen Allison-Black, DVM, explains how veterinary clinics can use AI scribes and closed LLM tools to streamline documentation, improve client communication, protect patient data, and retain clinician oversight while reducing after-hours charting.

Gallant is developing FDA-regulated, off-the-shelf mesenchymal stromal cell therapies to rapidly modulate inflammation, support tissue repair, and make stem cell treatment broadly available to cats and dogs.

Inertial measurement unit sensors with machine‑learned risk scoring can flag a tiny group of Thoroughbreds at much higher risk of fatal musculoskeletal injury, enabling targeted clinical evaluation.

Specific feeding instructions increase owner adherence and simplify diabetes management for dogs and cats.

A full nutrition assessment should direct therapeutic diet selection for dogs and cats with newly diagnosed diabetes.

At Fetch dvm360 in Kansas City, Missouri, Melissa Evans, LVT, VTS (ECC), told attendees that rapid stabilization and focused nursing interventions can materially reduce secondary brain injury in neurologic emergencies.

Dottie Cimino Brown, DVM, DACVS, MS, wins the 2025 dvm360 Veterinary Hero Lifetime Achievement Award.

Ashley Bourgeois, DVM, DACVD, wins the 2025 dvm360 Veterinary Hero award in the dermatology category.

Christopher Pachel, DVM, DACVB, CABC, wins the 2025 dvm360 Veterinary Hero award in the behavior category.

Don’t wait for an emergency. Here are 5 straightforward tips from Pet Poison Helpline’s Renee Schmid, DVM, DABT, DABVT

Learn real-world strategies from Jennifer Sheahan, DVM, DACVO, to help master essential eye exams, manage emergencies, and elevate your ophthalmology skills in everyday practice.

William Rausch, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology), explains that torsemide offers at least equivalent efficacy to furosemide in canine CHF while significantly reducing short-term mortality/worsening events by approximately 50%.

Mike Barletta, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVAA; Tasha McNerney, CVT, CVPP, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia); and Kristen Ward, BSN-RN, RVT, VTS, shared their approach at Fetch Nashville 2025

Kathryn E. Reif, MSPH, PhD, explains the adoption of endectocide-based protocols for true “one-and-done” protection

Julia Miller, DVM, DACVD shares 2 tips to help deal with chronic, exudative otitis externa

Not every itchy dog needs a diet trial, but when they do, these tips can make all the difference

Renowned animal behaviorist Temple Grandin, PhD, joined “America's Veterinarian” Marty Becker, DVM, onstage to share how a Fear Free approach can help give animals “a life worth living”

Kathryn E. Reif, MSPH, PhD, explains why CAPC prevalence maps and tick species awareness can guide veterinarians in choosing the most appropriate parasite control products based on local and travel-related exposure.

Julia Miller, DVM, DACVD, busts diet trial myths and shares her thoughts on allergy testing.

Kathryn E. Rief, MSPH, PhD, discusses how lotilaner’s systemic distribution and consistent efficacy throughout the dosing period make it a reliable option for targeting ticks, including the lone star tick, before pathogen transmission occurs.

The journey of Julia Miller, DVM, DACVD, from equine intern to board‐certified veterinary dermatologist proves that passion and perseverance can reshape your professional destiny

From crunchy kibble to old age excuses, many pet owners fall prey to dental myths that put their animals at risk

Amid a surge to more than 1400 confirmed New World screwworm cases in Mexico and an immediate US suspension of live cattle imports, Christopher Lee, DVM, MPH, DACVPM, warns this parasitic fly could breach the southern border by year’s end, posing serious risks to livestock, pets, wildlife, and even human health.

Introducing Vet Watch! Christopher Lee, DVM, MPH, DACVPM, and Alice Jeromin, DVM, RPh, DACVD, discuss the clinical benefits and practical applications of isoxazoline parasiticides for year-round ectoparasite control.

David Dycus, DVM, MS, CCRP, DACVS-SA, outlines key tips to safeguard a pet’s joint health

Amanda Shelby, RVT, VTS (Anesthesia; Analgesia), shares a common anesthesia pitfall

In this sneak peek, Dr. Ernie Ward, DVM, CVFT, explains how leaders can model accountability to spark a culture of pride and performance

Joshua Broadwater, DVM, DACVO, explains why some ulcers stubbornly persist and his approach to dealing with them