VPN Plus+ ExclusiveTech Talk: Collaboration among vet orgs strengthens the professionMarch 18, 2026By Jennifer Serling, MVEd, BVSc, AAS, CVT, RVT, VTESMost importantly, these efforts do not exist in isolation. Conversations taking place within the AVMA complement the initiatives being led by NAVTA and AVTE, demonstrating how multiple organizations can contribute to the same goal from different vantage points and highlighting that when organizations work together for the common good, amazing things can be made possible.
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WordRx: Your dose of veterinary wordplayMarch 17, 2026Challenge your veterinary vocabulary! This fun, quick Wordle-style quiz keeps your brain sharp. Don’t worry—this isn’t serious business, just a little fun for vets who love words!
Midland, Tex., tops list of dog-loving U.S. citiesMarch 17, 2026Full ranking highlights communities driving dog adoption and care trends. Check out the other cities that made the list.
Advancing obesity research and care in dogs, cats focus of extended partnershipMarch 16, 2026A renewed multi-year partnership will continue to support clinical care, research, and education focused on obesity in cats and dogs. Learn more about the extended collaboration between Royal Canin and the University of Tennessee Veterinary Obesity Center.
Early diagnosis, diet interventions improve outcomes for cats with CKD, study showsMarch 10, 2026Feeding a veterinary therapeutic renal diet to cats with early-stage chronic kidney disease (CKD) can reportedly delay disease progression and extend survival.
Chronic conditions remain the leading causes of veterinary visits, data showMarch 5, 2026A recent analysis of more than 3.3 million pet insurance claims from 2025 provides a broad perspective on the conditions most commonly seen in general veterinary practice.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveYou're the new practice manager—now what?March 4, 2026I sought out some management CE and signed up for the Veterinary Hospital Manager’s Association’s (VHMA) annual conference, and it was a meeting specifically for veterinary managers with real content that pertained to our everyday jobs. Not only did I learn about building a budget for your practice and how to engage our clients on social media, but I also learned I wasn’t alone in a job that can feel very isolated. I found a group of like-minded professionals who had been where I was and lived to tell the tale!
Brain Teaser: Can you solve this puzzle?March 3, 2026Test your veterinary knowledge with our monthly challenge, featuring a two-year-old Siberian husky presenting for vomiting after an unwitnessed trauma.
FDA approves new JAK inhibitor for control of pruritis in dogsMarch 1, 2026The once-daily oral medication inhibits JAK1-dependent cytokines involved in itch and inflammation. It can be prescribed to dogs six months of age and older.
FDA issues Emergency Use Authorizations for NWS meds for dogs, catsFebruary 23, 2026The FDA has authorized a chewable for dogs and puppies and a topical solution for cats and kittens to treat New World screwworm infestations. The EUAs enable veterinarians to respond quickly to suspected cases and support U.S. animal health preparedness efforts.
