New feline-only organization aims to close gap in veterinary careJuly 21, 2026New Colorado hospital set to open this fall is designed around feline behavior and aims to improve access to care for cats.
Education Center - SponsoredBringing specialist level interpretation in-clinicby • Zoetis DiagnosticsImagine a busy weekday morning in a typical small animal clinic. The appointments are fully booked, the phones are ringing, and in comes Yogi, a five year old terrier mix whose owners are clearly worried.
Report highlights financial barriers shaping veterinary care decisionsJuly 21, 2026Survey finds many pet owners delay treatment because of cost, while increasing numbers turn to online and AI tools before seeking veterinary advice.
New dog food rolls enter the fresh pet food marketJuly 17, 2026Hill’s Pet Nutrition expands into fresh nutrition with a single-protein refrigerated dog food line that comes in three flavors.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveThe lost art of veterinary pragmatismJuly 15, 2026By Patty Khuly, VMD, MBAStanding with one foot in companion animal medicine and another in food animal practice has convinced me that veterinary medicine hasn’t lost its soul. One branch simply drifted away from one of its oldest traditions through a variety of structural changes too complex to reel back in now.
WordRx: Your dose of veterinary wordplayJuly 13, 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!
Wildlife medicine, companion animal care connection discussed at AVMA ConventionJuly 13, 2026Veterinary leaders at the AVMA Convention 2026 in Anaheim, Calif., highlighted how principles used in wildlife medicine can improve the health, welfare, and veterinary experience of companion animals.
Suburbs dominate 2026 list of top cat-loving U.S. citiesJuly 9, 2026Six communities entered the list for the first time this year. Check out the roundup, according to PetSmart's current consumer spending data.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveGut reaction: How nutrition and the microbiome shape pet healthJuly 8, 2026As fermented foods and gut health supplements have entered mainstream culture, some clients may already be thinking about their own digestive health. This has sparked a growing interest in increasing dietary fiber, with people recognizing when the microbiome ferments these fibers, it produces beneficial compounds that support everything from immune function to mood regulation.
WordRx: Your dose of veterinary wordplayJuly 7, 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!
Summer claims data highlight seasonal risks for U.S. petsJuly 2, 2026New claims data from the U.S. and Canada reveal a sharp seasonal increase in veterinary visits for preventable summer emergencies, including heatstroke, insect bites, foxtail injuries, and traffic-related incidents.
