FDA updates rules to advance non-animal, innovative testing in human drug developmentSeptember 22, 2026The changes announced by the agency recognize emerging methods that could complement or replace animal studies for human drug safety testing.
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U.S. cat ownership trends, insights revealed in new reportSeptember 22, 2026APPA report highlights growth in multi-cat households, nutrition spending, and emerging owner demographics.
WordRx: Your dose of veterinary wordplaySeptember 22, 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!
Texas couple sentenced for smuggling veterinary drugs and pesticidesSeptember 18, 2026According to the U.S. Department of Justice, the veterinary drugs and pesticides sold online were not approved by the FDA nor registered with the EPA.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveTech Talk: What three ECC techs in the trenches wish every GP team knewSeptember 17, 2026By Jennifer Serling, MVEd, BVSc, AAS, CVT, RVT, VTESRoesler’s favorite phone-triage question cuts through the owner’s tunnel vision: “How is the pet acting right now?” Clients often fixate on one symptom, such as vomiting, and say so without mentioning the dog is also too weak to stand. Asking about overall demeanor, not just the presenting complaint, surfaces the details that determine urgency.
WordRx: Your dose of veterinary wordplaySeptember 15, 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!
2026 Vet Box unboxing video with NAVTA presidentSeptember 14, 2026Want to know what's in the box? Take a look inside with VPN Plus+ Tech Talk columnist and NAVTA president Jennifer Serling as she shares the contents of the 2026 Vet Box. VPN Plus+ annual subscribers received the Vet Box at the end of summer as a value-added benefit with their annual subscription.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveActionable--and fun!--events to boost engagementSeptember 11, 2026Creating fun, memorable interactions doesn’t require a massive budget or elaborate planning. Often, the most impactful ideas are the simple ones that make clients feel seen, included, and appreciated. In this article, I will discuss many of the creative ideas and events I have planned in my practice, and the real life results we have seen for our clients, team, and community.
Pet loss goes unacknowledged for many owners, survey findsSeptember 11, 2026The findings underscore the impact of acknowledging pet owners’ grief and offering meaningful support in the weeks following a loss.
AAHA updates canine diabetes management guidelinesSeptember 8, 2026The updated guidelines address insulin therapy, glucose monitoring, diagnosis, and long-term management of canine diabetes.
