Despite growth in enrollment, fewer than 5% of US dogs and cats are insured, while rising veterinary costs are increasingly affecting treatment decisions and access to recommended care.
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News wrap up: This week's veterinary headlines, plus a magical journey to wildlife medicine
Author(s)dvm360 Staff
Check out this week’s highlights.
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We know how hard you work to provide the highest quality of care to your furry, feathery, or scaly patients each week. That's why we are dedicated to keeping you up to date with the latest industry news and headlines.
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Jumpstart your weekend with this week's highlights:
- Longtime veterinarian Bo Brock, DVM,
recalls an incident that involves a lame horse, his cowboy owner, and a mistake that paid off in a mysterious way. - Digital Empathy's CEO Robert Sanchez offers invaluable advice for
implementing successful social media strategies at your practice . - Watch this video featuring Get MotiVETed cofounder and relief veterinarian Quincy Hawley, DVM,
who explains why changing your perspective is one of the primary building blocks to improving your well-being. - On this
brand-new episode of The Vet Blast Podcast , second-year veterinary student Christian Capobianco reflects on the magical moment that sparked his passion for zoological and exotic veterinary medicine. - Find out how
key performance indicators (KPIs) can help promote operational excellence at your practice.
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Two notable pet-industry acquisitions closed in September. One bringing AI-powered clinical documentation into IDEXX's software ecosystem, the other marking the first acquisition for fresh-food brand The Farmer's Dog.
New leadership moves, recognition, and achievement.
Alyssa Mages, BS, CVT, FVTE, outlines key considerations for veterinary technicians during triage, from rapid patient assessment and prioritization to client communication and team coordination, in this interview from the 2026 Fetch National Harbor Veterinary Conference.
In a slideshow drawn from an on-site dvm360 interview at the 2026 Fetch National Harbor Veterinary Conference, a veterinary oncologist and a veterinary social worker walk through how the role supports owners and staff across a pet's cancer diagnosis, treatment, and end-of-life care.
A plethora of continuing-education sessions run across 3 days, September 17–19, at the Gaylord National Resort in National Harbor, MD. Here are the ones to circle first, sorted by practice area, plus a handful that are easy to scroll past and worth catching.
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