FDA approves drug to control seizures in dogs with idiopathic epilepsyFebruary 3, 2026The potassium bromide chewable tablet is available only by prescription to reduce the risk of intoxication, which can occur when high levels of bromide overwhelm the nervous system.
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USDA approves new oral Bordetella vaccine for dogsFebruary 1, 2026The oral vaccine is reportedly the first USDA-licensed ½ mL oral Bordetella bronchiseptica vaccine for dogs and is designed to “reduce adverse reactions by removing unwanted protein and debris and to improve patient comfort.”
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveManaging the Red Eye: Conjunctival Disease or Something Else?January 30, 2026In this session: Georgina Newbold, DVM, ACVO, reviews the most common causes of a “red eye” in dogs and cats, in addition to a brief treatment overview. Learn to recognize signs of conjunctival inflammation and how to sort through the many underlying causes. Understand how cats differ from dogs in causes of conjunctivitis. Learn how to use diagnostic tests to help focus your differentials.
Rising costs strain vet care access, study findsJanuary 27, 2026Check out insights from the recent PetSmart Charities–Gallup study revealing gaps between veterinarians and pet owners on flexible care options amid shared financial strain.
Dog survives 17 minutes of CPR after drug ingestionJanuary 27, 2026Check out the story of an Oregon dog that survived prolonged cardiopulmonary arrest after ingesting multiple human medications, underscoring the impact of rapid, coordinated emergency care.
VMX offers a sneak peek of what lies aheadJanuary 20, 2026From January 17 to 21, at the Orange County Convention Center, VMX offered more than 1,000 hours of continuing education and various learning tracks and will feature hundreds of exhibitors in the VMX Expo Hall. We caught up with Gene O’Neill, CEO of NAVC, and chief veterinary officer, Dana Varble, DVM, CAE, for a glimpse at the key themes and experiences offered to attendees.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveFlea protection for cats and dogs more than just a FADJanuary 16, 2026This re-emerging pathogen is commonly referred to as cat flea typhus, R. felis rickettsiosis, or flea-borne spotted fever, with the first documented human cases in 2000. Clinical signs of Rickettsial felis infection in people generally present with typical flu-like symptoms such as headache, fever, and muscle aches/pains. The cat flea is a confirmed biological vector with the ability to transmit vertically throughout 12 generations sans taking a meal.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveUpdates on Spay/Neuter RecommendationsJanuary 15, 2026n this session: The World Small Animal Veterinary Association published Reproduction Control Guidelines in 2024. These guidelines included decision-making recommendations for reproduction control in dogs and cats that differ from the traditional recommendation to prepubertally spay/neuter. Michelle Anne Kutzler, BVS, DVM, PhD, MBA, focuses on the decision-making recommendations in light of the most current research related to some of the long-term adverse health effects of gonad removal.
Wildlife center offers hands-on experience in exotic animal treatment and careJanuary 15, 2026Check out how an oversees internship program helps both aspiring and practicing veterinary professionals broaden their worldview and explore the world before while caring for animals.
FDA accepts safety data for canine longevity drugJanuary 13, 2026Loyal advances toward market approval with acceptance of Target Animal Safety section for its senior dog lifespan extension drug, LOY-002.
