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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.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveNoise anxiety: Fireworks, storms, phobias, oh my!June 30, 2026Man and man’s best friend sadly suffer from anxiety, fears, phobias, and stressors such as storms, fireworks, thunder, loud sounds, and more, which can cause clinical signs to manifest. Educating owners on what to look for and providing safe and effective treatment and prevention options is paramount to improve quality of life for both pets and pet families.
5 Questions With … Dr. Michael Q. Bailey, AVMA presidentJune 30, 2026AVMA president Michael Q. Bailey, DVM, DACVR, discusses this year's convention highlights, emerging issues, and how the association is supporting the veterinary profession through advocacy and collaboration.
Brain Teaser: Can you solve this puzzle?June 30, 2026Test your veterinary knowledge with our monthly challenge, featuring a nine-year-old Labrador presented for dental prophylaxis.
WordRx: Your dose of veterinary wordplayJune 30, 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!
Use of augmented reality glasses in canine surgeries explored in new studyJune 29, 2026A pilot study finds augmented reality (AR)-guided visualization may “prove useful in surgical precision” for procedures requiring high spatial accuracy.
Preventive care strategies in vet med focus of global summitJune 29, 2026The Purina Institute Global Summit 2026 explored how veterinary medicine can act earlier and more intentionally to protect pet health before health conditions become established.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveNew approach to old petsJune 26, 2026The older arthritic pet may have a bad day or two, which necessitates a few doses of an NSAID to make the day more comfortable. In many cases, these types of disorders can be easily managed with natural therapies. This reduces the cost of medications, follow-up testing, and the risk of harm to body organs and systems that may occur with chronic drug use.
