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From the fear of diabetic ketoacidosis to the real cost of monitoring, Ellen Behrend, VMD, MS, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM), makes the case that SGLT2 inhibitors are safer and easier to use in cats with diabetes than many practitioners assume, and explains who the right candidate is.

As medetomidine enters the street drug supply, wildlife medicine braces for the next regulatory casualty.

Dilara Kiran, DVM, MS, explains why policy engagement extends beyond the federal government and highlights New World screwworm as an example of why proactive regulations matter.

This episode of The Vet Blast Podcast presented by dvm360 dives into practical wound management for small animals and horses, from when to close vs leave open, to tackling chronic nonhealing wounds, dead space, degloving injuries, and more.

The latest updates relating to animal care establishments and platforms.

Dilara Kiran, DVM, MS, shares why veterinarians are uniquely positioned to contribute to policy, highlighting how everyday clinical decision-making translates to stakeholder engagement and advocacy.

Ori Stollar, MSc, DVM, DACVB, shares stress signs in dogs and cats, flags subtle pet stress cues, and explains safe, timely behavior referrals in this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast, presented by dvm360.

The combined company will serve more than 500,000 pets across the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Midwest.

A new North American Pet Health Insurance Association report highlights a persistent insurance gap as veterinary costs rise, with common conditions such as gastrointestinal issues, ear infections, and skin disease driving many claims.

Urine cotinine testing showed a 26.7% exposure rate in a low-income Massachusetts community compared with 0% to 1% in nearby affluent towns.

New leadership moves, recognition, and achievement.

Here is a sneak peek at this week’s headlines.

Noga Schiller, DVM, explains what antibody titers can and can't tell you about a patient's protection, and why in-house testing may become a routine part of preventive care, on this episode of Vet Watch.

Here are this week's headlines.

Drawing on insights shared by federal officials at the USDA, FDA, and CDC during a joint session at the 2026 AVMA Convention, along with the latest federal guidance, agency data, and published resources, this report explains what veterinarians need to know about the flesh-eating parasite.

Ryan McKenzie, DVM, breaks down photobiomodulation, unexpected clinical applications, and more in this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast presented by dvm360

The program will provide up to $100,000 for veterinary students and $20,000 for veterinary technician students committed to animal welfare careers, aiming to help address workforce shortages in shelters and nonprofit veterinary organizations.

Aaron Shaw, OTR/L, CHT, CSCS, explains how creatine supports rapid energy production and discusses why the supplement may benefit veterinary professionals facing physically and mentally demanding work.

Regulators have committed to the national board association for examination development but pushed a decision on the credentialing agency to August.

The CVM’s new program prioritizes application reviews for animal drugs whose finished products and active ingredients are both made domestically.

Tripp Oliphant, DVM, on what veterinary school prepares graduates for, why he will not monitor a heart murmur, and what he wishes students entering emergency and critical care understood earlier.

The partnerships that last are built on honest conversations about money, contributions, and exits—before the paperwork is signed.

Ellen Behrend, VMD, PhD, MS, DACVIM (SAIM), shares why she believes SGLT2 inhibitors could help more cats with diabetes receive treatment and discusses their potential role in managing complex cases, including cats with acromegaly.

Two more students are set to receive up to $140,000 each.

A cocker spaniel puppy made a full recovery after ingesting his owner's minoxidil tablets.

New leadership moves, recognition, and achievement.

Professional transitions are inevitable, and the key is understanding how to mitigate risk when navigating these transitions.

Boundaries, barbecues, and being a veterinarian in public.