Therapy dogs decrease loneliness in psychiatric patients, research showsFebruary 10, 2026 Over three days, 60 hospitalized adults receiving treatment for acute mental illness participated in 20-minute sessions, with loneliness measured before and after each visit using validated assessment tools.
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Confidence through education, training focus of WVCFebruary 10, 2026Dr. Anthony Pease of the Viticus Group gives an exclusive sneak peek of the upcoming Western Veterinary Conference (WVC), tackling innovations in continuing education, latest exhibitor offerings, and exciting social events. Plus, a look at what to expect at the group's Nashville expansion.
FDA approves generic NSAID for post-op pain and inflammation in catsFebruary 10, 2026 The product is indicated for the control of postoperative pain and inflammation associated with orthopedic surgery, ovariohysterectomy, and castration in cats at least four months old and weighing at least 5.5 lbs.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveTech Talk: A case against Arizona's 'hours vs education' billFebruary 5, 2026By Jennifer Serling, MVEd, BVSc, AAS, CVT, RVT, VTESCritics of SB 1144 emphasize workforce shortages are real but argue they should be addressed through solutions that strengthen, rather than weaken, professional standards. Proposed alternatives include increasing wages and benefits, expanding access to accredited programs, offering tuition assistance, improving workplace conditions, and developing structured apprenticeship models that complement formal education.
FDA approves drug to control seizures in dogs with idiopathic epilepsyFebruary 3, 2026The potassium bromide chewable tablet is available only by prescription to reduce the risk of intoxication, which can occur when high levels of bromide overwhelm the nervous system.
USDA approves new oral Bordetella vaccine for dogsFebruary 1, 2026The oral vaccine is reportedly the first USDA-licensed ½ mL oral Bordetella bronchiseptica vaccine for dogs and is designed to “reduce adverse reactions by removing unwanted protein and debris and to improve patient comfort.”
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveManaging the Red Eye: Conjunctival Disease or Something Else?January 30, 2026In this session: Georgina Newbold, DVM, ACVO, reviews the most common causes of a “red eye” in dogs and cats, in addition to a brief treatment overview. Learn to recognize signs of conjunctival inflammation and how to sort through the many underlying causes. Understand how cats differ from dogs in causes of conjunctivitis. Learn how to use diagnostic tests to help focus your differentials.
Rising costs strain vet care access, study findsJanuary 27, 2026Check out insights from the recent PetSmart Charities–Gallup study revealing gaps between veterinarians and pet owners on flexible care options amid shared financial strain.
Dog survives 17 minutes of CPR after drug ingestionJanuary 27, 2026Check out the story of an Oregon dog that survived prolonged cardiopulmonary arrest after ingesting multiple human medications, underscoring the impact of rapid, coordinated emergency care.
VMX offers a sneak peek of what lies aheadJanuary 20, 2026From January 17 to 21, at the Orange County Convention Center, VMX offered more than 1,000 hours of continuing education and various learning tracks and will feature hundreds of exhibitors in the VMX Expo Hall. We caught up with Gene O’Neill, CEO of NAVC, and chief veterinary officer, Dana Varble, DVM, CAE, for a glimpse at the key themes and experiences offered to attendees.
