Expert Interviews

Flavia Vaduva, MS, DVM, MBA, DACVIM (Nutrition), and Morgan Key, BS, share an inside look into their Veterinary Meeting & Expo lecture.

Christina Gentry, DVM, DACVM, discusses her 2026 VMX lecture, co-presented with Patty Lathan, VMD, MS, DACVIM (SAIM), in a dvm360 interview.

Darin Dell, DVM, DACVD, shares insights on treating canine otitis externa, plus the importance of ear smears over cultures.

Supporting clients in keeping pets lean and up to date on vaccines and parasite prevention are simple steps veterinarians can take to help pets live longer, healthier lives, explains Brennen McKenzie, MA, MSc, VMD.

In this video, Christopher Pachel, DVM, DACVB, CABC (IAABC) emphasizes the importance finding the right solution for each patient.

Christopher Pachel, DVM, DACVB, CABC, explains how veterinarians can tailor medication plans for dogs with separation anxiety by matching maintenance or situational drugs to each patient’s schedule and needs.

Thinking about age as a modifiable risk factor is reshaping how veterinarians approach care for aging dogs.

Brennen McKenzie, MA, MSc, VMD, director of veterinary medicine at Loyal, explains how energy metabolism changes as dogs age, and the health issues these changes can lead to.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

Dr Sykes outlines why new evidence on leptospirosis epidemiology and safer vaccines led to a recommendation for annual vaccination of all dogs.

Vicky Ograin, MBA, RVT, VTS (Nutrition) recommends assessing and optimizing a patient’s nutritional plane before elective surgery and sending patients home on a complete, digestible GI diet to improve outcomes.

Christopher Lee, DVM, MPH, DACVPM, DACVM (Parasitology), argues for year-round isoxazoline use, noting that interrupting the flea life cycle protects both pets and people.

Annie Valuska, PhD, principal scientist for the pet behavior team at Purina, discusses common ways for dogs to convey a calming signal.

Pamela D. Jones, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology), explains why lymphoma isn’t just one disease and how phenotyping, client goals, and teamwork guide individualized treatment.

Annie Valuska, PhD, principal scientist for the pet behavior team at Purina, discusses one of the most common ways for dogs to convey emotions.

Benita Altier, LVT, VTS (Dentistry), discusses the types of dentistry cases that a general practitioner might be more comfortable referring to a specialist.

Peter Weinstein, DVM, MBA, urges veterinary teams to adopt WONJI (Working On, Not Just In) by scheduling regular time away from day-to-day duties to build vision, values, and strategy.

Heidi Lobprise, DVM, DAVDC, discusses the importance of dental care for senior pets, addressing periodontal disease, stomatitis, and tooth resorption.

Susan Little, DVM, PhD, DACVM (Parasitology), explains how transmission timing differs by pathogen, demonstrates safe tick removal, and shows why year-round systemic tick control plus targeted vaccines best protect pets.

Alex Sigmund, DVM, DACVO, explains how to evaluate senior patients’ eyes, weigh medication and surgical risks, and use simple exams to guide compassionate and practical care.