Case 10, Answer 8c

Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, returns as host for season 3, featuring a roundup of recent veterinary news and an appearance by guest Steve Mehler, DVM, DACVS.

The line targets horses with limited pasture access, chewing difficulties, or specific starch and sugar needs, and can stand in for some or all hay depending on the formula.

In a voluntary dvm360 survey of 146 veterinary professionals, nearly 3 in 4 reported moderate or severe burnout, with administrative burden, workload, and staffing shortages among the most frequently cited stressors. Written responses raised concerns about compensation, client behavior, and revenue-driven appointment quotas.

New guidelines from RECOVER are written for veterinary teams to teach owners, handlers, and other caregivers what to do in the minutes before a pet reaches the clinic.

A recently shared Pet Poison Helpline case traces how a wild mushroom eaten on a walk left a dog unable to stand within hours, and how the team treated it.

Ashlie Saffire, DVM, Diplomate ABVP (Feline), discusses diagnosing and monitoring feline hyperthyroidism and how Felanorm (methimazole) Oral Solution helps caregivers and clinicians manage the disease.

Senior pets rarely come in with just one problem. Nutrition that addresses cognitive decline, joint pain, and coexisting conditions together can help keep aging patients sharp, mobile, and engaged.

Bethany Weinheimer, DVM, discusses authentic values, the power of “no,” and building a veterinary career that lasts.