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.
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Veterinary medicine's shameful secret: Making it up as we go along?January 21, 2021Many experienced veterinarians would admit to themselves we often feel uncertain about our knowledge, training, and skill when performing infrequent requests we are rarely called on to perform and which we have minimal training or experience with.
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.
Farm Bill draft advances dog importation act and veterinary workforce provisionsFebruary 20, 2026newly released House Agriculture Committee Farm Bill draft includes the Healthy Dog Importation Act and reauthorizes key veterinary programs, drawing support from national veterinary and pet industry groups for measures aimed at strengthening animal health oversight and public health infrastructure.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveWhy relief work is the vet equivalent of a rideshare driverFebruary 18, 2026By Patty Khuly, VMD, MBASince the pandemic, in fact, some of us have seen more relief workers come and go than in the entirety of our pre-pandemic careers. Perhaps you’ve been relief-curious, wondering why taking on temporary work assignments seems so attractive. Maybe you’re even considering becoming a lone wolf yourself.
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