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WordRx: Your dose of veterinary wordplayAugust 18, 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!
FDA authorizes drug to treat New World screwworm in dogs and puppiesAugust 14, 2026The recent emergency authorization granted by the agency adds a veterinary treatment options for dogs with NWS myiasis.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveSelling is not a dirty wordAugust 13, 2026I’m not suggesting you try to sell everything to everyone. Doing so is irrational, unethical, illegal, and certainly immoral. Rather, you should look at your sales interactions with clients as a chance to improve the pet’s care, as well as the bottom line of your business. Viewing selling as a positive interaction where all parties win is the goal.
What licensure in veterinary medicine really ensuresAugust 11, 2026The North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE) is not designed to identify the most polished clinician or future specialist, but to answer a far more important question: Can this veterinarian be trusted with animal and public health?
WordRx: Your dose of veterinary wordplayAugust 11, 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!
Scholarships support next generation of veterinariansAugust 4, 2026Five veterinary students receive $10,000 awards for their commitment to poultry health and medicine.
WordRx: Your dose of veterinary wordplayAugust 4, 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!
Joint meds recalled over potential glass fibersAugust 1, 2026Four lots of injectable joint medications for dogs and horses are being recalled nationwide.
Partnership focuses on nutrition and care for aging dogsAugust 1, 2026As more dogs reportedly live into their senior years, veterinary teams are increasingly focused on strategies to support healthy aging. A new educational partnership between Purina and the Senior Dog Veterinary Society will provide veterinary professionals with information on nutrition and other considerations for older canine patients. More than half of U.S. dog-owning households reportedly have a senior dog, highlighting the growing importance of understanding age-related changes.1 However, there is no universally defined senior life stage for dogs. Aging can vary considerably based on factors such as breed, size, genetics, and environment. Unlike puppies and adult dogs, senior dogs do not have specific nutritional requirements established by the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO). As a result, nutritional recommendations for older dogs may require individualized consideration based on a patient's health status, life stage and other factors. "Senior dogs are not simply adult dogs who have reached a certain birthday," says Dr. RuthAnn Lobos, senior veterinarian at Purina. "Subtle changes in muscle condition, mobility, cognition and digestive health may begin before a more significant decline, creating an important opportunity for veterinary teams to take a more proactive approach to senior dog care – especially through …
