On the spot: Dr. Margie Scherk

A Garland, Texas, couple operated a website that sold veterinary drugs not approved for use in the United States as well as unregistered pesticides smuggled from Mexico, according to the US Department of Justice.

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.

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.

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.

In a keynote address at the 2026 Fetch National Harbor Veterinary Conference, Jessica Pritchard, VMD, MS, DACVIM (SAIM), shared research showing that many owners decline vaccines because they do not think their pet needs them, and discussed ways veterinary teams can address those concerns.

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.