Veterinary Practice News

In this session: Kris Kruse-Elliott, DVM, PhD, DAVCAA, explores the principles of multimodal analgesia and how to apply them throughout the perianesthetic period in both canine and feline patients.

In this session: Kris Kruse-Elliott, DVM, PhD, DAVCAA, explores the principles of multimodal analgesia and how to apply them throughout the perianesthetic period in both canine and feline patients.

September used to mean back to school. There are many different pet-related days to promote to get your patients back to the clinic! Fun-filled in-clinic and social media options include a day each for birds, iguanas, rabbits, and a whole month for service dogs. It also has a day, week, and month dedicated to suicide prevention; a key issue that continues to plague the veterinary industry, in par…

Memorizing pharmacology names doesn’t have to mean brute-force repetition until the words blur together. Here are memory tricks that consistently help techs retain them faster and recall them more reliably under pressure.

Challenge 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!

The recent emergency authorization granted by the agency adds a veterinary treatment options for dogs with NWS myiasis.

I’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.

Endocyclophotocoagulation via the pars plana approach to manage glaucoma and preserve vision in dogs.

The case for structured home monitoring has only strengthened as the therapeutic landscape for feline HCM has begun to evolve.

Medical truths can be both harsh and simple. In his column, Dr. Greg Bishop shares firsthand experience of how he led clients through the tangled jungles of medical uncertainty and didn’t abandon them.

The gap between prevalence and treatment reflects a real challenge: many veterinarians feel underprepared to navigate behavioral pharmacology, and many clients do not realize help is available.

Whether a pet has been hospitalized for an illness, injury, or procedure, create a caring discharge experience. Find out how.

The 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?

Challenge 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!

In this session: Darci Palmer, BS, LVT, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia) focuses on how to turn ventilation and oxygenation parameters into actionable tools, with practical strategies for recognizing and managing hypoventilation and hypoxemia before they become critical events.

Help clients stay informed about the growing concern surrounding New World screwworm. This infographic highlights which pets are most at risk, the warning signs to watch for, and what to do if an infestation is suspected. It's a great resource to display in your waiting room, share on social media, or include in an email blast to help clients protect their pets through awareness and early action.

Five veterinary students receive $10,000 awards for their commitment to poultry health and medicine.

Challenge 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!

Four lots of injectable joint medications for dogs and horses are being recalled nationwide.

As 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…