Animal Welfare

Help clients understand their pets' pain.

Toxic veterinary teams are a problem, and the data shows its not just about bruised egos from the gossip and rudeness. It hurts patients too. And the damage caused by one pet's bad experience may never be reversed.

A microfilariae resistance test is at the heart of this protoco

Veterinarians seek to reduce the prevalence of inherited disorders in companion animals without condemning or stigmatizing specific breeds.

Some applaud USDAs final ruling on safeguards against soring. Organizations in the Tennessee Walking Horse industry threaten legal action.

Novel drug treats hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, the most common feline heart disease.

Studying vet med and love cats? (Yes? Shocker.) Check out two new scholarship opportunities through the Winn Feline Foundation and the AAFP.

Help for the most challenging stage of pet ownership, for both clients and veterinary staff.

Each Veterinary Medicine Essentials package covers diagnostic steps, treatment plan guidance and the latest updates, plus resources to share with your entire veterinary team and your clients.

Downing describes her latest research on clinical bioethics and what it means for the veterinary professionand we nerd out, bigtime.

New research out of the UK highlights goats' cognitive abilities and the internet collectively freaks out at the thought of goats becoming man's brand new bestie.

Dr. Mary Gardner says it's not just about quality of life but also quality of death.

Antibiotics that are medically important to people will soon be off-limits for growth promotion in livestock. And after Jan. 1, DVMs will decide what's medically necessary in animal feeds and what's not.

The British Veterinary Association calls out the industry for helping in buying and breeding "flat-nosed" dogs.

Dr. Julia Whittington explains the importance of taking the time to observe critical exotic pets before diving in with therapeutic measur

What changes do you hope will occur in veterinary medicine in the next 100 years? What is your sci-fi prediction for the field? Lets look back at how top veterinarians answered these questions 10 years ago and then get to work on making these hopes and predictions a reality!

Some extraordinary, some disquieting-at least in terms of implications for the future of veterinary medicine. Take a retrospective tour with us.

Task force member Dr. Philip Bushby discusses what he feels is the most important message delivered in the update.

Study shows that longer use may be OK, even in cats with kidney disease, but more research is needed.

Why borrowing four principles of human clinical bioethics will enhance the lives of our veterinary patients.

Colorado State University hosts international veterinary wellness summit for students and professionals.

Systematic review of campylobacteriosis studies leads to more questions than answers.

These new and improved guidelines will help shelter veterinarians and non-shelter veterinarians alike.

The proposal would strengthen anti-soring regulations and bring them in line with existing U.S. Equestrian Federation standards.

Help more kitties get the healthcare they need with this checklist to make it easier to get kitties to your practice.

Medal, up to $15,000 cash and $10,000 in free product will be awarded to organizations that expand access to veterinary care; applications due Oct. 5.

The new oncology guidelines will help ensure veterinary patients benefit from the correct diagnosis and optimal treatment to maintain the best quality of life possible.

Heres a look at how Hillary, Bernie, Ted Cruz and The Donald might vote on three animal-welfare and veterinary-practice issues the AVMA considers critical.

Mirroring legislation in Hawaii and New York, this New Jersey bill would make declaw procedures a crime under animal cruelty law.

Company seeks to place the synthetic cadavers in all accredited veterinary schools worldwide through crowdfunding campaign.