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Boaz Man, DVM, explains how laser surgery can shorten anesthesia time, minimize bleeding and swelling, and deliver precise tissue ablation.

Mary Berg, BS, RVT, LATG, VTS (Dentistry), shares practical, workflow-focused strategies that reduce aerosolized bacteria, shorten procedure time, and improve dental outcomes in veterinary practice.

Lead researchers at Penn Vet explain how the samples were handled, what the dogs’ roughly 70% accuracy means for clinicians, and the next steps needed to translate the finding into a clinical test.

Expert guidance on emerging ethical dilemmas, clinic workflows, communication strategies, and aftercare partnerships to help veterinary teams improve end-of-life care for companion animals.

Two laboratory-confirmed Nipah virus infections in nurses in West Bengal prompted targeted public health action and regional travel screenings while the WHO assesses national and global risk as low.

A study reveals promising results for niclosamide stearate in treating canine osteosarcoma, suggesting potential for further clinical trials and improved survival rates.

Check out evidence-based answers to the most common clinical questions veterinarians ask about managing canine osteoarthritis.

In a blinded laboratory trial, trained biodetection dogs distinguished serum from dogs with hemangiosarcoma from control samples with about 70% accuracy, supporting the idea that the tumor produces a volatile organic compound signature that might be translated into a future diagnostic.

Christman Chronicles is a monthly, time-saving roundup that links busy veterinarians directly to dvm360’s most important stories and the continuing education that helps keep them current.

The FDA has approved nixiFLOR, the first generic florfenicol-flunixin injectable, for treatment of bovine respiratory disease and control of associated fever in beef and nonlactating dairy cattle.

Tips from Susan E. Little, DVM, PhD, DACVM (Parasitology), that break down what really matters in tick-borne disease management.

Practical FAQs explaining who qualifies for the USDA Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program, how much it pays, the application timeline, and where to find application materials.

A UK survey of 975 adults found that 7.5% of those who lost a pet met criteria for prolonged grief disorder, with symptom patterns indistinguishable from human bereavement.

The American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation is now accepting nominations for its 2026 Canine Health Discovery of the Year Award, recognizing recent research advances with meaningful impact on canine health and veterinary medicine.

AAHA’s 2026 oncology guidelines aim to update diagnostics, staging, treatment priorities, and team workflows to help primary care clinics detect, stage, and manage cancer while preserving patient quality of life.

Laila Proença, DVM, PhD, MV, MSc, DACZM, explains practical steps for rabbit cheek tooth extraction, how to get diagnostic quality bird radiographs, and why accessible tools and safe anesthesia matter in zoo medicine.

Christopher Lee, DVM, MPH, DACVPM, DACVM (Parasitology), explains why ticks and other parasites are expanding their range, why year-round isoxazoline use matters, and why indoor pets still face parasite risk.

Proper dental care can help reduce chronic inflammation and may improve overall systemic health and quality of life.

Good nutrition before and after surgery may improve healing and reduce complications.

Jane Sykes, BVSc, PhD, MPH, MBA, FNAP, summarizes the practical parts of the 2023 ACVIM consensus update on leptospirosis and explains what it means for general practice. She covers the biggest shift in recommendations, how to talk to owners about vaccine safety, when to test, and how to handle suspected cases safely in the clinic.

Alex Sigmund, DVM DACVO, discusses the minimum eye exam, why a tonometer matters, how to triage corneal ulcers, and simple advice for visually impaired senior pets.

Vicky Ograin, MBA, RVT, VTS (Nutrition) explains the power of empathy in addressing owner concerns.

Christopher Lee, DVM, MPH, DACVPM, DACVM (Parasitology), explains that indoor pets still face vector exposure and that year-round isoxazoline protection reduces parasite burden and helps protect household members.

Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, summarizes how the Assisi Loop provides rapid calming for many dogs with separation anxiety and supports at-home pain and inflammation management.

Laila Proença, DVM, PhD, MV, MSc, DACZM explains that affordable intraoral cameras plus mandatory pre- and post-extraction imaging let general practitioners perform safe, complete dental extractions.

Pamela D. Jones, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology), recommends using CancerDx as a targeted screening tool for older and at risk dogs to detect lymphoma while limiting false positives.

Susan E. Little, DVM, DACVM (Parasitology), explains how timing shapes transmission, how to remove ticks safely, what to do with an antibody-positive but well dog, and why year-round tick control protects pets and people.

Laila Proença, DVM, PhD, MV, MSc, DACZM explains that affordable intraoral cameras plus mandatory pre- and post-extraction imaging let general practitioners perform safe, complete dental extractions.