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What’s the Best Lifestyle for Cats?
Source: Steve Dale Pet World Many people assume cats are independent and thrive outdoors, but experts stress that their essential needs can be fully met indoors through enrichment and regular human interaction. The Feline Veterinary Medical Association outlines five...
It’s ‘Throw a Baby Puffin Off a Cliff’ Season in Iceland
Source: National Geographic Each summer in Vestmannaeyjabær, Iceland—a town neighboring the world’s largest puffin colony—the annual ritual of rescuing misguided puffin chicks, known as pufflings, unfolds. At night, these six-week-old fledglings emerge from dark...
Middle Tennessee Man Threatened to ‘Blow Up’ UT Veterinary Hospital Over Pet Spider Monkey, Police Say
Source: Fox 5 KUSI A Middle Tennessee man, 37-year-old Joseph McDorman, has been charged after allegedly threatening to blow up the University of Tennessee Veterinary Hospital in Knoxville. According to police reports, the incident occurred around 5 a.m. on Thursday,...
New Veterinary Center for Senior Pets Opens in Ramona
Source: Fox 5 KUSI The Frosted Faces Foundation, a Ramona-based nonprofit dedicated to senior pet rescue and care, has opened its new Community Veterinary Center to expand specialized services for aging dogs and cats. Founded in 2014 by Kelly and Andrew Smíšek, the...
Why Adaptability Matters More Than Ever in the Veterinary Profession
The Stage Has Been Set Has anyone else noticed the rapid-fire rate of change predominating in our world today? Even the rate of change is increasing and change has been described as exponential for the first time in human history. Within Veterinary medicine itself,...
Improving Productivity vs. Expanding the Workforce
Debate continues in the practice sector of the U.S. animal health industry over whether the ongoing scarcity in the Veterinary workforce should be addressed through improving productivity or by expanding the workforce. Unfortunately, the debate is generally framed in...
Does Veterinary Medicine Really Need to ‘Bash’ Corporate-Owned Practices?
Colorado’s Attorney General and a New York legislator are taking up the cause of trying to restrict, if not ultimately, ban corporate ownership of Veterinary practices. It’s not the first time elected officials beat the drum that anything “corporate” needs to be...
Florida Will Permit Veterinary use of Xylazine, a Drug Frequently Added to Fentanyl
Source: WUSF Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has filed to reclassify xylazine, a sedative increasingly found in fentanyl-laced street drugs, to preserve Veterinary access while restricting misuse. Currently classified as a controlled substance in Florida,...
LMU-College of Veterinary Medicine Opening in June 2026
Source: Clay Today The Lincoln Memorial University-College of Veterinary Medicine at Orange Park (LMU-OPCVM) has achieved a key step toward accreditation, receiving a Letter of Reasonable Assurance from the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education...
Collaborative Research Program Gives Students Hands-on Experience in Veterinary Entomology
Source: Morning Ag Clips Two undergraduates, Sydnie Frost of Purdue University and Sarah Stacy of Lincoln Memorial University, spent their summer immersed in the Research and Extension Experience in Veterinary Entomology for Students (REEVES) Program, a USDA-funded...
First CRISPR Horses Spark Controversy: What’s Next for Gene-Edited Animals?
Source: Nature Five cloned horses in Argentina have become the first of their species to be gene-edited with CRISPR–Cas9, sparking debate across the polo world. Developed by Kheiron Biotech, the horses carry a modification to the myostatin gene, designed to enhance...
USDA Announces Plan to Address Rural, Federal Veterinary Shortages
Source: AVMA The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has launched the Rural Veterinary Action Plan (RVAP) to address severe veterinarian shortages in rural and livestock-producing areas, where nearly every state faces service gaps. Veterinarians are critical for...
Dairy Heifer Inventories to Shrink Further Before Rebounding in 2027
Source: CoBank The U.S. dairy industry is at a crossroads as beef sales increasingly drive farm profitability, pushing farmers to breed cows with beef semen rather than dairy semen. This shift has caused dairy replacement heifer numbers to hit a 20-year low, even as...
Veterinary Science and Animal Care Class Debuts at Strom Thurmond Career & Technolocgy Center and both Middle Schools
Source: The Adgefield Advertiser Strom Thurmond Career & Technology Center (STCTC) has launched a new “Exploration of Veterinary Science and Animal Care” course, taught by Jessica Sharp-Miner, who joined the Edgefield County School District this year. The program...
College of Veterinary Medicine at A-State Adds Two Professors to Growing Faculty
Source: Arkansas State University The Arkansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) has welcomed two new faculty members to strengthen its instructional team as it prepares for its first DVM cohort in 2026. Dr. Philip Johnson joins as professor and...
2025 AAHA One Health Guidelines: Navigating Cross-Disciplinary Partnerships
Source: AAHA The AAHA One Health Guidelines provide Veterinary practices with strategies to strengthen collaboration between veterinary and human healthcare teams, improving outcomes for both patients and families. The guidelines outline when and how veterinarians...
FDA’s Emergency Drug use for NWS Needs Prescriptions, Record-Keeping
Source: WUSF Dr. Keith Poulsen of the Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory says combating New World Screwworm (NWS) in the U.S. may require the emergency use of certain animal drugs, mainly in the ivermectin class, under the Animal Medicinal Drug Use...
Understanding Feline Behavior for Better Diagnosis, Stronger Bonds
Source: AVMA Dr. Carlo Siracusa, professor of clinical animal behavior and welfare at the University of Pennsylvania, emphasizes that understanding feline behavior is crucial for accurate diagnosis, better treatment, and stronger human-animal bonds. Speaking at AVMA...
Which Animal Has The Best Hearing?
Source: Live Science Ranking the best hearing in the animal kingdom depends on what “best” means—sensitivity, range, or localization. Greater wax moths hold the record for frequency detection, hearing up to 300 kilohertz—15 times beyond human limits. Barn owls excel...
Murray State Board of Regents Appoints Vet School Dean, Pending CPE Program Approval
Source: WKMS At its quarterly meeting, the Murray State Board of Regents appointed Dr. Laura Ken Hoffman as the inaugural dean of the proposed School of Veterinary Medicine, contingent on state approval of a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program. Hoffman, who...
Innovation and Collaboration Shine at KC Animal Health Summit 2025
The Kansas City Animal Health Summit once again delivered on its reputation as the premier stage for innovation, collaboration, and thought leadership in animal health. This year’s event showcased the strength of the Kansas City Animal Health Corridor and underscored...
Designing a Veterinary Practice Fee Schedule: A Logical Approach Using the Median Household Income of a Practice Area
Whether you’ve purchased an existing Veterinary practice or launched one from scratch, one of the most critical—and daunting—tasks is setting fees for your services and products. Product pricing might seem straightforward: just follow the Manufacturer’s Suggested...
Growth Lives Outside the Comfort Zone: Why Discomfort Is the Secret to Career Success
“If you are in your comfort zone, you are not growing.” “Do something every day that makes you uncomfortable.” “If you are not doing anything that makes you uncomfortable, you are not growing.” These aren’t just motivational one-liners—they’re a call to action for...
Creating a Safer Space: How Veterinary Technicians Can Lead a Culture Shift
Veterinary medicine is often described as more than just a job—it’s a profession that draws people who are deeply committed to animals and their well-being. But just as important as the care we provide to patients is the environment we create for one another. Our...
From Phantoms to Werewolves: 5 Cyber Horrors That Could Haunt Your Hospital
October is the season of pumpkins, costumes, and things that go bump in the night. But for veterinary practices, the truly frightening creatures aren’t lurking in haunted houses — they’re prowling in your email inboxes, your networks, and your aging computer systems....