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The pet food landscape
Are you confident in talking about the pet food process with your clients?
Why inclusivity in veterinary settings matters—for clients, pets, and the medical team
Josh Sanabria, DVM, discusses cultivating environments where people feel safe, respected, and cared for, in this dvm360 commentary.
Vet Watch update: New tick species is implicated in alpha-gal syndrome
Recent research suggests that Ixodes scapularis and Ixodes pacificus may also trigger alpha-gal syndrome, broadening the geographic risk for this potentially life-threatening meat allergy.
Rethinking feline house soiling: What you should know
Internalized, harmful narratives about feline behavior can prevent caregivers from seeking appropriate care, according to Tabitha Kucera, RVT, VTS (Behavior), CCBC, KPA-CTP, FFC.
Torsemide for canine CHF: Emerging evidence and clinical benefits
William Rausch, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology), explains that torsemide offers at least equivalent efficacy to furosemide in canine CHF while significantly reducing short-term mortality/worsening events by approximately 50%.
Diagnosing canine incontinence
Mark J. Acierno, DVM, MBA, DACVIM (SAIM), professor at Midwestern University College of Veterinary Medicine, offers a detailed run-through of the incontinence exam
AI cytology tool for masses is launched
AI Masses is the seventh testing application for Zoetis' Vetscan Imagyst platform.
Optimizing the full team to save lives
Kenichiro Yagi, MS, RVT, VTS (ECC) (SAIM), discusses the benefit to all practice staff having the opportunity to earn CPR certification.
Extending local anesthetic effects with low‐dose adjuvants
Mike Barletta, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVAA; Tasha McNerney, CVT, CVPP, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia); and Kristen Ward, BSN-RN, RVT, VTS, shared their approach at Fetch Nashville 2025
Why endectocides matter
Kathryn E. Reif, MSPH, PhD, explains the adoption of endectocide-based protocols for true “one-and-done” protection
Passion, purpose, and parasitology will kick off Fetch Kansas City
The conference’s 2 keynote sessions feature career inspiration and clinical insights to put into practice
Assuming good intent
Megan Brashear, RVT, VTS (ECC), explains why having a mindset of good intent with team members can lead to increased happiness.
Differentiating nuclear sclerosis from early cataracts during an ophthalmic exam
Benjamin Bergstrom, DVM, MS, DACVO, helps general practitioners distinguish between these two commonly confused conditions
2 quick tips for otitis externa
Julia Miller, DVM, DACVD shares 2 tips to help deal with chronic, exudative otitis externa
Newborn foal undergoes surgery to repair fractured mandibles
The filly was 5 days old when she was found with a bloody jaw hanging out of place
Wellness Tip of the Week: Protecting your spine
Join Aaron Shaw, OTR/L, CHT, CSCS, in this video as he demonstrates a quick exercise to help prevent back injuries
Study finds most clients underestimate lifetime pet care costs
The 2025 Pet Lifetime of Care Study aims to create awareness for the costs of owning a pet
Veterinary scene down under: Animal ambulance team to star in limited series, plus Animal Health Australia releases annual report
Updates on the new veterinary television series which will follow a mobile veterinary urgent care clinic and pet ambulance team; and more veterinary news snippets.
Sneak peek: dvm360 continues Fetch Nashville coverage, and other news
Cranial cruciate ligament tears and TPLO surgery
Tibial plateau leveling osteotomy surgery involves changing the anatomy of the knee
Why having the litterbox conversation matters
Asking clients 1 or 2 questions during every exam about litterbox use can make a big difference, according to Tabitha Kucera, RVT, VTS (Behavior), CCBC, KPA-CTP, FFCP.
Diet trials 101
Not every itchy dog needs a diet trial, but when they do, these tips can make all the difference
Using capnography with anesthesia
Kristen Ward, RN-BSN, RVT, VTS (Anesthesia/Analgesia), explains why she is passionate about the use of capnography and what her lecture at the 2025 Fetch dvm360 Conference in Nashville covers.
Four actionable Fear Free tips from Temple Grandin, PhD, and Marty Becker, DVM
Renowned animal behaviorist Temple Grandin, PhD, joined “America's Veterinarian” Marty Becker, DVM, onstage to share how a Fear Free approach can help give animals “a life worth living”
What business opportunities exist for veterinary technicians?
Tabitha Kucera, CCBC, RVT, KPA-CTP, VTS, discusses the numerous career pathways and opportunities for veterinary technicians.
The importance of “pet-alized” dental care for older animals
Heidi Lobprise, DVM, DAVDC, discusses the benefits of addressing chronic periodontal disease in older animals by employing “pet-alized” care.
Feeding a pet's microbiome
Vicky Ograin, MBA, RVT, VTS (Nutrition), discussed the gastrointestinal microbiome and how it can be modulated with prebiotics, probiotics and postbiotics.
The rise of ticks
“Some tick species even thrive when it's cooler or colder...and actually hibernate when it gets too warm outside,” Kathryn E. Reif, PhD, MSPH, said during her Fetch dvm360 Conference session in Nashville, Tennessee.
Local parasite prevalence and client adherence are key for deciding which parasite control product to prescribe
Kathryn E. Reif, MSPH, PhD, explains why CAPC prevalence maps and tick species awareness can guide veterinarians in choosing the most appropriate parasite control products based on local and travel-related exposure.
A musical journey in discovering dermatology
Julia Miller, DVM, DACVD, discusses how her career in veterinary medicine led to her discovery of her passion for dermatology
