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Understanding frailty in senior dogs and cats can help veterinary teams intervene sooner and improve quality of life.

Jennifer Miller, DVM, discusses how a pet's bond with their owner can benefit outcomes with treatment for skin conditions.

A first-of-its-kind FDA approval for canine behavioral conditions, a potential milestone in veterinary vaccine technology, and new research complicating the picture of how H5N1 moves through dairy farm environments.

After nearly ruling out veterinary medicine entirely, Erik Zager, DVM, DACVECC, found his way to one of the field's most demanding specialties.

Practitioners can use this technique to provide more accurate diagnoses and recommendations for their clients.

A prospective study found that escalating carvedilol to 150–200% of the standard dose safely relieved left ventricular outflow tract obstruction in cats that had not responded adequately to initial therapy.

Christopher Pachel, DVM, DACVB, CABC, discusses the value of a drug treatment for dogs that treat 2 behaviors, as opposed to separate therapies.

Ways veterinary practices can support technician retention through compensation, career development, and workplace approaches tailored to employees’ individual skills and experiences.

From NSAIDs and rehabilitation to shockwave therapy and platelet-rich plasma, Leilani Alvarez, DVM, DACVSMR, CVA, CCRT, outlines practical strategies for managing canine forelimb lameness.

Animal friendly housing policies may increase pet retention and support continuity of veterinary care for companion animals.

Learn practical ways to spot mobility issues earlier and build proactive joint-and-muscle plans into everyday practice.

How veterinary teams approach this conversation will influence the client’s trust and, ultimately, the pet’s health.

The report designates the first 12 months of a cat's life as a critical pediatric period, with implications for nutrition, vaccination timing, early sterilization, and shelter foster programs.

The earned certification expands on a partnership between Virbac and the Human-Animal Bond Research Institute.

The FDA's approval of tasipimidine oral solution (Tessie) marks the first time a single product has received federal clearance for both noise aversion and separation anxiety in dogs.

A survey of veterinarians shows that financial constraints are common among clients managing canine atopic dermatitis and strongly influence diagnostic and treatment choices, revealing gaps in antibiotic stewardship, awareness of newer therapies, and proactive cost discussions.

Jennifer Miller, DVM, shares what veterinarians and pet owners should know about the human-animal bond.

Robert Ward, BVM&S, MSc, MRCVS, DACVD, reminds listeners why nutritional dermatoses deserve a spot on every differential list.

Learn why daily osteoarthritis pain control helps dogs move more, lose weight, build muscle, and enjoy near-normal quality of life.

The joint initiative marks the largest combined investment either organization has made in a single municipal shelter, targeting staffing, intake reduction, and animal outcomes across six city facilities.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, offering an opportunity to reflect on how grief affects not only clients but also the veterinary professionals who support them.

This surgical option is appropriate for sheep and goats with painful foot conditions that do not respond to first-line therapies.

The annual observance highlights preventive care, responsible ownership, and the growing role of pets in American households.

Veterinary medicine is often measured against the “gold standard.” But like the Olympic podium, silver and bronze still count, especially when gold is beyond a client’s means.

Researchers at the University of Washington have found a dangerous tapeworm in Washington coyotes, raising potential concerns for dogs and humans.

New leadership moves, recognition, and achievement.

The FDA is seeking applicants for grants funding research in aquaculture, minor ruminant drugs, food safety, and antimicrobial stewardship.

Here is a sneak peek at this week’s headlines.

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This week: a first-of-its-kind feline hypertension approval, an experimental injectable for flat-faced dogs, and a sweeping new look at cancer genes in cats.

Each of the honorees received the 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award.