Sneak peek: CAPC releases 2026 Pet Parasite Forecast, and other news

Happy Monday, dvm360 readers! We hope that you had an amazing first weekend of Spring and are looking forward to another great week. Did you know that our 2026 Veterinary Hero Awards is still accepting nominations for a little over a month? The veterinary industry is filled with amazing people who work tirelessly to improve the lives of patients, clients, fellow team members, and more, so let’s honor those professionals!

With categories ranging from surgery to client service representatives, there is a category for everyone in your clinic. Anyone interested in learning more, or nominating their veterinary hero, can check out the dedicated Veterinary Heroes page.

Once you finish your submission, be on the lookout for these upcoming articles on dvm360.com this week:

• Nutramax agreed to resolve a class action lawsuit claiming the company misrepresented benefits and efficacy of Cosequin-branded dog supplement in its advertisement and on product packaging, settling for $11.5 million.
• The Companion Animal Parasite Council shared its 2026 Pet Parasite Forecast that projects continued geographic expansion of Lyme disease, ehrlichiosis, anaplasmosis and heartworm risk across the US as well as growth in areas that were previously considered moderate or low risk.
• On this week’s episode of The Vet Blast Podcast presented by dvm360, host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, welcomes Christopher Pachel, DVM, DACVD, CABC (IAABC), to chat about positive reinforcement training, but without using food.
• In its recent installment of Toxin Tails, Pet Poison Helpline shared the story of Lucy, a golden retriever, whose owner found her comatose in their backyard after she ingested 80-90 phenobarbital tablets, medication primarily used to treat and prevent seizures in both animals and humans, while the family was away from the house.
• During an interview with dvm360 at Fetch Charlotte, Lydia Love, DVM, DACVAA, shares common misconceptions that veterinary practitioners are still holding on to in regard to the “standard” surgical fluid rates.
• And more!