What they don't teach you about canine osteoarthritis in veterinary schoolMay 6, 2026In vet school, canine osteoarthritis (OA) is often presented within the musculoskeletal disease section as a cartilage disease. The problem with this focus is that cartilage does not have nerve endings, which begs the question: why is OA so painful?
Education Center - SponsoredVector-Borne Disease Coming to a Neighborhood Near You: Which Tests to Reach For, and Why?by • AntechWhether it’s a screening to identify exposure to tick-borne pathogens, or a broad molecular diagnostic panel to help with acute disease detection or confirm the presence of genetic material, these options empower veterinary teams, guide treatment, and support antimicrobial stewardship.
A look at the evolution of ultrasound in vet medMay 4, 2026Ultrasound use in veterinary medicine illustrates a broader lesson: technology alone does not define progress. True impact comes when innovation meets clinical insight, training, and thoughtful integration.
Stop the scratch: Current treatment recommendations and options for pruritus managementApril 29, 2026A lot goes into the various etiologies of pruritus in dogs and cats. Treating the underlying condition, if feasible, is optimal, but not always realistic. Managing clinical signs, improving health outcomes, and minimizing negative impacts on the human-animal bond drive therapy recommendations, options, and success rates.
Renting lasers to geriatric pet owners can boost complianceApril 18, 2026Let’s look into a lasers rental program that does not replace in-hospital services; rather, one that creates a continuum, from intensive care in the clinic to maintenance and ongoing support at home.
Curtailing canine chronic ulcerative stomatitisApril 16, 2026This column continues the theme of immune-mediated oral disease. What was once called canine ulcerative paradental stomatitis is now referred to as canine chronic ulcerative stomatitis (CCUS).
The must-read guide to selecting suturesApril 15, 2026While there is no one-size-fits-all answer to the best sutures, answering the following questions can help ensure the best and most appropriate selection for your operating room.
Home-prepared diets for pets: Separating good intentions from good nutritionApril 15, 2026Ensuring nutritional intake is adequate and the diet is safe to feed long term, while honoring the pet owners’ desire for control over the food fed, should be the priority. A practical, surface-level recipe evaluation framework can help clinicians quickly identify potential issues in recipes pet owners select and also facilitate productive conversations about nutrition.
The One Health perils of New World screwwormsApril 12, 2026Transboundary diseases are those that are not endemic in a region, but have significant risks if they were to enter, for example, the United States. Risks include economic and threats to human, animal, and environmental health.
