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A surge in influenza cases this past season coincides with acetaminophen appearing on the Pet Poison Helpline’s 2025 list of the most commonly reported toxins for cats and dogs.

After going from a mild limp to total paralysis in less than 2 weeks, Bessie, a 2-year-old chihuahua mix, was brought to the neurology team at Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary medicine.

Roo is recognized for building a mentally healthy, supportive work environment.

When friends and family tap us for “on the fly” help with their pets, it can tread on our free time and also our ability to comply with the legalities of our profession.

Brennen McKenzie, MA, MSc, VMD, director of veterinary medicine at Loyal, a biotechnology company focusing on extending the healthy lifespan of dogs, shares medications the company is developing.

Administration methods and common complications are presented along with barriers and solutions for access to care.

Two of the new laws give shelters more veterinary flexibility.

Discover how virtual assistants transform veterinary clinics by enhancing efficiency and support.

Vlad the Impaler was brought to Texas A&M after presenting to his local veterinarian and emergency room with vomiting, lack of appetite, and lethargy.

The product first launched in Europe in 2013.

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Christopher Pachel, DVM, DACVB, CABC, explains how veterinarians can tailor medication plans for dogs with separation anxiety by matching maintenance or situational drugs to each patient’s schedule and needs.

Ahead of her VMX lecture, Adesola Odunayo, DVM, MS, DACVECC, shared insights into what attendees can expect to learn.

New leadership moves, recognition, and achievement.

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With so many lectures going on during VMX 2026, here is a list of some noteworthy ones happening during the first 2 days of the show!

Thinking about age as a modifiable risk factor is reshaping how veterinarians approach care for aging dogs.

Testing confirmed the anthrax on December 31, 2025.

Robenacoxib tablets from ZyVet Animal Health are bioequivalent to Onsior (Elanco).

Why an “ecosystem” is the next frontier for clinical care.

In this Q&A, Benita Altier, LVT, VTS (Dentistry), provides insights on how the right tools help improve patient care and practitioner experience, and work of the Academy of Veterinary Dental Technicians.

Ahead of National House Plant Appreciation Day, Pet Poison Helpline is reminding everyone the danger some plants can be for pets.

Brennen McKenzie, MA, MSc, VMD, director of veterinary medicine at Loyal, explains how energy metabolism changes as dogs age, and the health issues these changes can lead to.

Explore feline diabetes management with expert insights from Audrey Cook, BVM&S, MSc, MRCVS, DACVIM (SAIM), DECVIM-CA, DABVP (Feline).

The product from Virbac contains ursolic acid that inhibits messenger RNA expression changes associated with muscle atrophy.

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) may progress to feline small cell gastrointestinal (GI) lymphoma, researchers say. Texas A&M University is testing a new treatment option for the cancer.

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.

The latest updates relating to animal care establishments and platforms.