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.
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.
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VPN Plus+ ExclusiveUpdates on Spay/Neuter RecommendationsVetCE Virtual available for viewing; get CE creditn this session: The World Small Animal Veterinary Association published Reproduction Control Guidelines in 2024. These guidelines included decision-making recommendations for reproduction control in dogs and cats that differ from the traditional recommendation to prepubertally spay/neuter. Michelle Anne Kutzler, BVS, DVM, PhD, MBA, focuses on the decision-making recommendations in light of the most current research related to some of the long-term adverse health effects of gonad removal.
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The fresh pet food movementFebruary 4, 2026As this trend reflects a desire to improve pet wellness, veterinarians must educate themselves on new food forms available and the challenges they may present in terms of nutritional adequacy, safety, and cost.
9 insider tips to drive dental product salesFebruary 6, 2026Here’s how to introduce dental products to improve patients’ health and your retail revenue.
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Hell hath no fury like a vet with 'senioritis'February 5, 2026"To some extent, this version of volunteerism, what I’m alternatively calling “veterinary senioritis,” is possibly why so many veterinarians have turned to relief medicine. The power to say “no” is a tremendous antidote to what ails many in our profession."
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