Today's Daily Dose: Canine gallbladder disease

Brandon Stapleton, DVM, explains how fresh food differs from raw diets and how digestibility, hydration, and portioned meals can support weight management and hard-to-feed patients in this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast

The World Health Organization recognized the country's more than 50 years without a human case of dog-mediated rabies, crediting sustained vaccination, surveillance, and cross-sector collaboration.

Christopher Lee, DVM, MPH, DACVPM, DACVM (Parasitology), discusses the clinical significance of Toxoplasma gondii, when veterinary professionals should consider testing and how to communicate the risks of exposure to clients.

A candid conversation on why difficult client interactions can linger, how repeatedly pushing aside the emotional impact can affect future interactions, and how intentional debriefing can help veterinary professionals process those experiences in a healthier way.

New CDC and climate data show tick exposure and pollen seasons are both stretching well beyond their traditional windows, a trend animal health company Elanco says is also increasing demand for veterinary care.

Valli Parthasarathy, DVM, PhD, DACVB, breaks down the "3 M's"—management, modification, and medication—for treating behavior problems in parrots, and explains why sparse species-level drug research makes the first 2 her starting point for these birds.

Caitlyn Getty, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Nutrition), explains how synergistic prebiotic fiber blends outperform single supplements in supporting fermentation, postbiotics, and gut health.

New survey data suggest the family pet has quietly become a stakeholder in decisions about where owners live, who they love, and how they plan for the future.