Rachael Zimlich, BSN, RN

It’s been something of a struggle to establish pet insurance as a standard in pet care in the United States, but a new generation of pet owners may be changing that.

Some veterinary professionals find online fundraising for pet care distasteful, but it does have some plusses.

Mealtime and treats are a huge source of warm fuzzies for people and their pets—something veterinarians should recognize and celebrate. But there's danger lurking in the shadows: obesity, pancreatitis and other problems of overindulgence.

When your veterinary clients hold fast to their deepest beliefs about whats best (and worst) for their pet to eat, you make think theyre crazybut its also because they care.

If the veterinary profession finds new ways to serve clients with limited finances, pets and practices will both be healthier, experts say.

Do veterinary practices have a role in alleviating the national crisis? The feds say yes.