Idea Exchange: Birthday bones build bonds

Christopher Lee, DVM, explains Toxoplasma gondii facts: why most indoor cats rarely shed, plus pregnancy-safe litter tips for cat health

The latest updates relating to animal care establishments and platforms.

Verdinexor tablets are now available for dogs with lymphoma after receiving full FDA approval earlier this year, offering an at-home treatment option that is given twice weekly and showed a longer time to disease progression than control in a field study.

The first survey of parasite control on bison ranches shows most herds are dewormed on a schedule, with little testing to see whether they need it. Researchers say the habit could make resistance harder to manage.

Preclinical testing at The Ohio State University found Telomir-Zn inhibited growth of canine and human osteosarcoma cell lines, prompting the company to explore a possible in-vivo study in dogs with naturally occurring tumors.

Cheryl Stout, DVM, discusses her path from aspiring conservationist to residency-trained zoo veterinarian, her conservation goals, and her educational work on social media.

Caroline Cox, LSW, MSW, and Erika Krick, VMD, DACVIM (Oncology), discuss the role of veterinary social workers in supporting clients, communicating with veterinary teams, and helping practices address the human side of veterinary care in this Q&A from an interview at the 2026 Fetch National Harbor Veterinary Conference.

After more than 20 years of work toward its first rhino birth, the Texas ranch has now welcomed 3 calves in 3 years.