Brain Teaser: Can you solve this puzzle?February 17, 2026Test your veterinary knowledge with our monthly challenge, featuring a three-year-old male intact Beauceron presenting for six hours of lethargy, non-productive vomiting, and restlessness.
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.
Emergency care saves dog from nearly fatal salmon poisoning diseaseFebruary 17, 2026Forrest’s case underscores how quickly SPD can progress from mild gastrointestinal signs to life-threatening illness, emphasizing the importance of early recognition and prompt, targeted treatment in dogs exposed to raw salmon or trout in the region.
$100M raised to advance canine longevity drug toward FDA reviewFebruary 16, 2026 Biotech company Loyal reports progress on Expanded Conditional Approval requirements and enrollment completion in 1,300-dog STAY trial
Therapy dogs decrease loneliness in psychiatric patients, research showsFebruary 10, 2026 Over three days, 60 hospitalized adults receiving treatment for acute mental illness participated in 20-minute sessions, with loneliness measured before and after each visit using validated assessment tools.
Confidence through education, training focus of WVCFebruary 10, 2026Dr. Anthony Pease of the Viticus Group gives an exclusive sneak peek of the upcoming Western Veterinary Conference (WVC), tackling innovations in continuing education, latest exhibitor offerings, and exciting social events. Plus, a look at what to expect at the group's Nashville expansion.
FDA approves generic NSAID for post-op pain and inflammation in catsFebruary 10, 2026 The product is indicated for the control of postoperative pain and inflammation associated with orthopedic surgery, ovariohysterectomy, and castration in cats at least four months old and weighing at least 5.5 lbs.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveTech Talk: A case against Arizona's 'hours vs education' billFebruary 5, 2026By Jennifer Serling, MVEd, BVSc, AAS, CVT, RVT, VTES
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.
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.”
