Expert Interviews

S. Emi Knafo, DVM, DACZM, discusses first steps for a general practitioner when an exotic animal comes into the clinic.

Dottie Brown, DVM, MS, DACVS, discussed how Mars Veterinary Health is using medical records to address a One Health issue, in a dvm360 interview.

Biological age doesn't always align with numeric age, explains Bonnie D. Wright, DVM, DACVAA, CVMA, CVPP, CCRT, CCRP, in this interview.

Naomi Hoyer, DVM, DAVDC, discussed her strategy for interpreting intramural radiographs in dentistry cases.

Studies show that about half of surrendered dogs are adolescents, explains Christopher Pachel, DVM, DACVB, CABC (IAABC).

Bonnie Wright, DVM, DACVAA, cVMA, CVPP, CCRT, CCRP, discusses how acupuncture can help patients with painful clinical signs, in a dvm360 interview.

Learn how to manage overdue canine leptospirosis boosters, when to restart puppy series, and how clear cost-and-coverage messaging keeps owners on schedule.

Anthony Pease, DVM, MS, DACVR, outlines how thoughtfully designed continuing education can help clinicians practice more efficiently without sacrificing quality.

Lindsey Braun, vice president of research and operations for the Human Animal Bond Research Institute, discusses the nonprofit organization's work, in a dvm360 interview.

False negatives, misleading positives, and assay limitations can complicate leptospirosis diagnosis. Jane Sykes, BVSc, DACVIM (SAIM), PhD, MPH, MBA, FNAP, explains where veterinarians most often go wrong and how to interpret results in context.

In this dvm360 interview, Naomi Hoyer, DVM, DAVDC, discusses the next steps when an oral tumor is identified.

Boaz Man, DVM, explains how improved education and smart laser technology are helping veterinarians be more proactive, simplify equipment settings, and broaden safe use of laser surgery.

Bonnie D. Wright, DVM, DACVAA, CVMA, CVPP, CCRT, CCRP, explains how acupuncture complements medications and when improvements may appear.

Annie Valuska, PhD, provides insights into how miscommunication from pet owners can result in problematic pet responses.

Acupuncture can address aspects of homeostatic balance that drugs alone don’t reach, explains Bonnie D. Wright, DVM, DACVAA, CVMA, CVPP, CCRT, CCRP.

Kathleen Cooney DVM, MS, CHPV, CPEV, DACAW, explains evolving ethical challenges in companion animal euthanasia, including owner-team conflicts, changing costs, hospice and palliative care uptake, team roles, and environmental impacts.

Vicky Ograin explains AAFCO pet food label modernization: purpose statements, new nutrition fact box, fiber calculation shifts, and tips for clearer client communications.

Annie Valuska, PhD, describes one pet action that owners cite as a reason for surrendering their cat.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Explore the impact of cyberbullying on veterinary professionals in this episode of Vet Watch.