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To properly address the anatomic and physiologic characteristics of lagomorphs, veterinarians must refine their diagnostic and treatment strategies.

Jane Sykes, BVSc, DACVIM (SAIM), PhD, MPH, MBA, FNAP, discusses what researchers still don’t know about canine leptospirosis and where progress may be coming.

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Naomi Hoyer, DVM, DAVDC, discussed how to distinguish the condition from other oral diseases and treating it, in a dvm360 interview at VMX 2026.

Mary Berg walks through the steps of a comprehensive oral health assessment and treatment and shares small, practical changes that may shorten anesthesia time and improve patient outcomes.

Updates on the 24/7 telephone mentoring service available to Australian veterinarians, plus the launch of the Australian Veterinary Innovation Council.

Upcoming industry events for earning continuing education credits.

In September 2025, the FDA issued a conditional approval for another drug indicated to prevent and treat New World screwworm (NWS) larval infestations in cattle.

Boaz Man, DVM, explains how laser surgery can shorten anesthesia time, minimize bleeding and swelling, and deliver precise tissue ablation.

Bonnie D. Wright, DVM, DACVAA, CVMA, CVPP, CCRT, CCRP, discusses the unique challenges of older patients and how acupuncture can help improve their quality of life.

Christina Gentry, DVM, DACVM, discusses common skin cases that should be addressed as emergencies, during a dvm360 interview at VMX 2026.

Mary Berg, BS, RVT, LATG, VTS (Dentistry), shares practical, workflow-focused strategies that reduce aerosolized bacteria, shorten procedure time, and improve dental outcomes in veterinary practice.

A curated roundup of reporting, expert insights, and conversations examining how veterinarians are diagnosing, treating, and rethinking cancer care today.

Do you know what current research says about spay/neuter and its possible link to cancer?

Climate-smart pet ownership will be defined either by science and veterinary ethics or by marketing and denial, and the profession must choose now.

Five practical ways to reduce physical and mental strain, and stay in the profession longer.

Lead researchers at Penn Vet explain how the samples were handled, what the dogs’ roughly 70% accuracy means for clinicians, and the next steps needed to translate the finding into a clinical test.

Students can explore experiential learning opportunities in hospice and euthanasia, and practices can use them to strengthen their businesses in the long run.

Following a partnership between epiq Animal Health and Mars Petcare, Greenies Dental Treats and Greenies Pill Pockets will no longer be distributed exclusively through a single distributor.

Discover the journey of Clare T. Walker, DVM, as a veterinarian and suspense author, blending veterinary insights with thrilling fiction.

Bonnie Wright, DVM, DACVAA, cVMA, CVPP, CCRT, CCRP, discusses the prevalence of acupuncture use and availability of learning opportunities in a dvm360 interview.

New evidence suggests long-held assumptions about risk, vaccination, and exposure may be leaving dogs unprotected, explains Jane Sykes, BVSc, DACVIM (SAIM), PhD, MPH, MBA, FNAP, in this interview with dvm360.

Keynote speakers for this conference in North Carolina are Rebecca Stepien, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Cardiology), and Christopher A. Lee, DVM, MPH, DACVPM, DACVM (Parasitology).

Although the parasite has not yet been detected in the US, officials warn that its northward movement poses a serious risk to livestock and wildlife.

A recent study is prompting a closer look at an often-overlooked immune cell, and what it might be doing in the earliest moments of canine atopic dermatitis flares.

Quick owner recognition and specialized surgical intervention at UC Davis led to a successful outcome for Tyler, a 3-year-old mixed-breed rabbit.

An 8-month puppy recheck gives veterinarians a chance to set expectations, normalize adolescent behavior, and guide clients before challenging teenage behaviors lead to frustration or repair work.

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