Justin Louis, Content Producer

Heading into the holiday season, dog and cat food is now available at 22 city-funded pantries across all 5 boroughs, part of a city effort to help families keep their pets at home.

The exam is part of a research program looking at how mercury exposure before birth may affect young marine mammals.

A study of more than 1,000 stool samples from dogs and cats found the PCR panel's edge varied by parasite.

This detailed analysis looks at what has changed in caring for cats with diabetes, including why the AAHA guidelines move away from routine in-hospital glucose curves and what a successful insulin plan looks like.

In a new national survey, most pet owners reported holding steady or increasing what they spend on their pets. Only 7% of consumers said they would trim pet health spending if money got tight.

A diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine shares how board certification bridged the gap between epidemiology theory and real-world practice.

Federal officials say about 800 of the animals were kept in a building hidden from inspectors for years. Veterinary exams after the rescue revealed a range of ailments.

Police say Prashant Pandya, 45, never held a Tennessee veterinary license but presented himself as a DVM at an East Nashville clinic where pet owners reported problems following procedures.

Fluralaner is the latest flea and tick product authorized for emergency use against New World screwworm, giving veterinarians another prescription option for infested dogs and puppies.

Nutrition touches every veterinary patient every day, and a new searchable database aims to make diet recommendations quicker and more confident.

New One Health guidelines from the American Animal Hospital Association cover parasites that are spreading, resurfacing, or getting harder to treat. They also cover how to use parasite medications wisely and how to talk with clients about risk.

In honor of Feline Diabetes Awareness Month, Kelly Cairns, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM), explains what the new AAHA guidelines mean for diabetic cats, from spotting early clinical signs to weighing treatment options and building a long-term plan with clients.

Which article topped the list in 2026? Find out as we reveal Nos. 5 through 1 in our countdown of dvm360’s most-read stories.

In the series premiere of The FURensic Files, a parasitologist explains how one of the cheapest tests in the clinic cracked a feline fever mystery.

A USDA-funded project will use samples from the outbreak in Honduras to track how New World screwworm spreads and whether it could become resistant to the drugs used to control it.

In a small study of healthy beagles, halved extended-release levetiracetam tablets performed much like whole tablets. Crushed tablets peaked higher and dropped below a target drug level sooner.

A randomized trial of 168 shelter dogs found that a shorter, 2-injection heartworm treatment was safe and effective. Every dog survived treatment, and most tested negative afterward.

dvm360 Student Ambassador Ajay Sawant discusses the connections between animals, ecosystems, and veterinary medicine.

New treatment guidelines, a genetic first in cats, and fresh options in anesthesia make up the first half of our countdown of the year’s most-read stories.

Practices in the United Kingdom will face a legal limit on prescription fees, plus new price list and estimate rules, under an order from the country's competition regulator.

New CATalyst Council data show cat visits growing for a third straight year. The bigger question for practices may be how many new kittens are still coming in as they age.

Technicians say they're ready to take on more clinical work. Pet owners say they're open to booking visits with them.

The same survey found that owners with the strongest bonds to their pets were more likely to visit the veterinarian regularly and keep up with vaccinations.

The decision clears the way for the first veterinary school at a public HBCU to begin recruiting and admitting its inaugural DVM class.

Steve Mehler, DVM, DACVS, discusses why cranial cruciate ligament disease is a chronic inflammatory condition and what that means for treatment.

A new version of an injectable antibiotic, first approved in 2008, is approved only for dogs, as 2 of its inactive ingredients may be toxic to cats.

Feline care, ophthalmology, dental prevention, and burnout were among the standout topics from The Vet Blast Podcast and The Resilient Vet in 2026.

Lean-fed Labrador retrievers had a lower estimated biological age than heavier littermates by midlife. The lean-fed dogs also lived nearly 2 years longer.

Most lost dogs make it back to their families. Research on how they get there, plus a satellite-connected tracker named to TIME’s Best Inventions of 2026, offers practical lessons for veterinary teams and their own pets.

Housing costs and surprise bills are squeezing pet owners, but in a recent survey, relatively few consumers said they would cut back on veterinary care.