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While the Veterinary Nurse Initiative continues to pursue a title change for veterinary technicians, the AVMA focuses on utilizing technicians in practice.

Coverage for cats and dogs in the United States and Canada continues to show growth, according to data from the North American Pet Health Insurance Association.

Representatives from Bayer AG and Elanco Animal Health are exploring a way to get Bayer out of the animal health game and combine their units into an even bigger player in the veterinary industry, according to Reuters.

Ideal canine and feline diets should be based on individual pet needs and growing science around nutrientsnot opinion, philosophy or views of whats culturally acceptable, says this nutrition-minded veterinarian.

Heartworm disease is affecting more dogs and cats in more parts of the country than ever, in part due to the long-distance transport of shelter animals. Here's what you need to know to educate your veterinary clients.

A group of dvm360 readers believe Dr. Andy Roarks suggestion to prevent suicide by restricting access to certain drugs fails to address the why? that motivates the veterinarian to use controlled drugs.

Some of us expect happiness to fall into our laps. Some expect it to never come. I think theres another way to think about being happy.

Its hard to take a vacation as a veterinary practice owner, but I wouldve missed the nicest folks, the prettiest nature and a snapshot of a funny Florida lady and a U.S. vice president if I hadnt taken time off.

After I shared my own story with the veterinary world regarding depression and suicidal thoughts, I learned how valuable it is to be there for that person and how an inch can, in fact, be a mile.

Find out how often veterinarians discuss nutrition with clients, how often clients ask and the biggest prompt for discussion in this data from the 2019 dvm360 Nutrition Study.

Sit. Stay. Stress. Good boy! If youre suffering from chronic stress, your dogs feeling it too, a new study says. Here are the details veterinary professionals need to know.

This veterinarian-backed scientific study out of the University of Pennsylvania will be among the first of cannabinoid therapy for pets.

How much of the local veterinary business is your practice capturing compared with your competitors? If you don't knowor if it's not a pretty picturethis AVMA tool can help you pin down a plan toward greater success.

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.

Michigan State Universitys veterinary team calls Stellas case an inspiration, and believe her revolutionary skin grafts can change veterinary medicine as we know it.

If youre struggling in small-animal or equine practice to find associates, check out the results of my unscientific survey that reveal new and future veterinarians wants and needs for their workplace.

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.

Bill, which will next be voted on in the Senate, boosts Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program to $9 million.

Injectable heartworm preventive is approved for dogs 12 months of age and older and provides 12 months of protection.

A new trial led by a Tufts veterinary professor is evaluating whether a long-acting insulin can control diabetes in dogs more effectively (and give their owners a whole lot more freedom).

Heres our regular roundup of new and noteworthy veterinary products.

Even a veterinary nutritionist cant be familiar with every diet available for dogs and cats. Heres how to tell quality from quackery.

This is a powerful example of how understanding the way cats think and making changes to accommodate their needs really can prevent illness and save liveseven under the worst of circumstances.

The bipartisan bill would improve public health preparedness and bolster the effectiveness and efficiency of the U.S. governments response to emergencies.

News that may save more cats from relinquishment: A diet coated in egg powder has been found to neutralize the protein that causes people to experience allergic reactions to cats.

Here are the best resources for staying up-to-date on pet food and other recalls affecting veterinary practice. Plus, where and how to report product issues and adverse events with the right government agencies.

Agency looks for links between certain ingredients, specific brands and veterinarian-diagnosed cardiac issues in the 500-plus case reports it has received.

Heres our regular roundup of new and noteworthy veterinary products.