Veterinary Practice News Canada

The University of Calgary Faculty of Veterinary Medicine has implemented a system to embed well-being into its programs and culture.

The 2026 Implementing Refinement Grant supports efforts to improve the welfare of animals used in research.

VTACC is a new collaborative that hopes to strengthen the profession’s voice on issues traversing provincial borders.

A 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.

Is there a difference between guidelines based on science and evidence-based guidelines? There is, and it is nuanced and important.

Strong practice management does not begin with software platforms or staffing grids. It begins with a shared mission, clearly defined values, and leaders who foster psychological safety.

Organization says landlords’ pet bans are contributing to a sharp rise in surrendered animals following Montreal’s traditional moving period in July.

For Canadian pet owners, supporting long, happy lives for their animals is a near-universal priority, as reflected in the results of a national survey conducted by Pet Valu and Caddle.

Value perception influences buying decisions, client satisfaction, and loyalty. Check out opportunities to communicate value in your practice.

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The province confirmed a stray cat in the Montérégie region tested positive for raccoon rabies on July 23, 2026. See what officials are advising.

The long-term welfare program aims to help residents care for their animals before problems develop.

Adding Hill’s GI nutrition to your parasite protocol supports GI healing for more comprehensive diarrhea management than medication alone.

Probiotics or nutrition? Prioritize Hill's Prescription Diet GIB nutrition clinically shown to resolve diarrhea in as little as 24 hours.

Making the diagnosis of periodontal disease is not typically a challenge. The challenge is quantifying each tooth’s disease severity and understanding the options for treating each of them individually.

Imagine a busy weekday morning in a typical small animal clinic. The appointments are fully booked, the phones are ringing, and in comes Yogi, a five year old terrier mix whose owners are clearly worried.

New restrictions will prohibit veterinarians from declawing cats, cropping dogs’ ears, and devocalizing dogs.

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Western Financial Group becomes a preferred insurance provider for the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association and l'Association des médecins vétérinaires du Québec.

The partnership gives associates at more than 140 PetSmart locations direct access to licensed veterinarians through Vetster's secure virtual care platform.