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Jane Sykes, BVSc, PhD, MPH, MBA, FNAP, summarizes the practical parts of the 2023 ACVIM consensus update on leptospirosis and explains what it means for general practice. She covers the biggest shift in recommendations, how to talk to owners about vaccine safety, when to test, and how to handle suspected cases safely in the clinic.

The latest updates relating to animal care establishments and platforms.

The coping strategies that help veterinarians survive hard cases may also be the ones that wear them down over time.

These 2 articles and a video include help navigating news on Santa's reindeer, holiday hazards for pets, and veterinarians bringing karaoke to your celebration.

Megan Leavey, Kevin Costner and Donnie Campbell share their personal experiences with veterinary audiences.

Alex Sigmund, DVM DACVO, discusses the minimum eye exam, why a tonometer matters, how to triage corneal ulcers, and simple advice for visually impaired senior pets.

Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine entered into a collaboration with Loop Abroad to expand its international learning programming.

Vicky Ograin, MBA, RVT, VTS (Nutrition) explains the power of empathy in addressing owner concerns.

Heidi Lobprise, DVM, DAVDC, discusses equipment needed for dental extractions, and why these tools are essential.

One reindeer has a physical anomaly but all passed a health examination.

Christopher Lee, DVM, MPH, DACVPM, DACVM (Parasitology), explains that indoor pets still face vector exposure and that year-round isoxazoline protection reduces parasite burden and helps protect household members.

Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, summarizes how the Assisi Loop provides rapid calming for many dogs with separation anxiety and supports at-home pain and inflammation management.

The program, planned for 2026, aims to train educators in food animal medicine and encourage more students to enter rural practice.

The approval marks a new indication for Vetmedin.

Smaller dogs have an increased incidence of periodontal disease, explains Heidi Lobprise, DVM, DAVDC, a veterinary dental specialist.

"I think that chronic pain is more prevalent than we actually realize...we don’t always give it the attention it deserves," says Monica Tarantino, DVM, MBA.

Laila Proença, DVM, PhD, MV, MSc, DACZM explains that affordable intraoral cameras plus mandatory pre- and post-extraction imaging let general practitioners perform safe, complete dental extractions.

Why do cat wag their tails? Annie Valuska, PhD, explains this behavioral cue and more in a dvm360 interview.

Laparoscopic procedures help minimize tissue trauma and allow same-day discharge.

Felixvet's meloxicam oral suspension is bioequivalent to Metacam.

Virbac acquired an oral solution of methimazole, known as Felanorm in the US and Thyronorm outside the US. The drug is the first FDA-approved generic methimazole oral solution for hyperthyroidism in cats.

Credelio Quattro (Elanco) was previously approved by the FDA for treatment of infestation for 6 other parasites in dogs.

Pamela D. Jones, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology), recommends using CancerDx as a targeted screening tool for older and at risk dogs to detect lymphoma while limiting false positives.

UC Davis enhances equine surgery options with foraminotomy, a specialized procedure for cervical foraminal stenosis, improving horse health and recovery.

Gianluca Bini, DVM, MRCVS, DACVAA, shares insights on managing surgical bleeding, addressing common mistakes, and improving patient care in veterinary practices.

Susan E. Little, DVM, DACVM (Parasitology), explains how timing shapes transmission, how to remove ticks safely, what to do with an antibody-positive but well dog, and why year-round tick control protects pets and people.

Purina has announced the 3 recipients of its 2026 Sponsorship for Human-Animal Bond Studies.

What does it mean when a cat hisses? Annie Valuska, PhD, explaine in a dvm360 interview.