by Editor | Nov 3, 2025 | Animal Health Industry
Source: LSU School of Veterinary Medicine Dr. Tiffany Wolf, associate professor at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine, exemplifies the One Health approach by linking animal, human, and environmental well-being. A graduate of LSU Vet Med (2002),...
by Editor | Nov 2, 2025 | Companion Animal, News
Source: CIDRAP A Clinical Infectious Diseases study revealed genetic evidence linking multidrug-resistant E. coli infections in Massachusetts pets and their owners, marking a potential case of cross-species bacterial transmission. In late 2022, a Veterinary teaching...
by Editor | Nov 2, 2025 | Companion Animal, News
Source: Forbes The most popular cat names of 2025, according to Trusted Housesitters, are Luna, Charlie, Lucy, Bella, Leo, Oliver, Max, Lily, Milo, and Loki. These choices reveal more than trends; they reflect evolving human-animal relationships and cultural...
by Dr. Keith True, DVM | Nov 1, 2025 | Animal Health Industry - Views, Views
Within my new startup practice and even before that, I’ve noticed a continuing trend. Pet owners are coming in with specialty quotes for non-routine surgeries that are completely unaffordable. Whether it’s an orthopedic procedure, an abdominal explore, a...
by William (Will) Lindus | Nov 1, 2025 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
Pumpkin spice is back, sweaters are out, and Veterinary teams are juggling costumes, holiday boarding, and end-of-year craziness. Meanwhile, the leaves are falling—and so is your patience with the mysteriously slow front-desk computer, the glitchy imaging workstation,...
by Shannon Nowak | Nov 1, 2025 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
As the year winds down, most of us in Veterinary medicine are juggling busy appointment books, holiday schedules, and the usual end-of-year personal and professional chaos. But before the calendar flips, there’s another important task that deserves a spot on your...
by Editor | Nov 1, 2025 | Companion Animal, News
Source: CNET Pet experts warn against using Apple AirTags to track pets, citing safety and reliability concerns. Although AirTags are inexpensive Bluetooth trackers designed for personal items, veterinarians like Dr. Shannon Vawter caution that if a pet chews or...
by Dr. Megan Sprinkle, DVM, DACVIM | Nov 1, 2025 | Animal Health Industry - Views, Views
Every day, you make dozens of critical decisions for your personal and professional life, but there’s one decision that may have more impact on your career trajectory and fulfillment than any other: who you allow to influence your thinking, shape your beliefs,...
by Editor | Nov 1, 2025 | News
Source: NPR Illinois The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has reported the state’s first-ever case of Powassan virus, a rare but serious tickborne illness. The infected individual became severely ill, and health officials are investigating whether the...
by Dr. Joel Parker, DVM | Nov 1, 2025 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
I recently heard about a DVM who stepped down from a leadership role to return to the trenches as a technician. Why? Less responsibility, less stress, and more joy in hands-on technical work compared to managing finances, clients, and staff. This story raises a...
by Dr. Jason Epstein, DVM | Nov 1, 2025 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
Veterinary medicine has always stood apart as a profession built on ethics, integrity, and trust. We have advanced science, relieved suffering, and deepened the human–animal bond. From food systems to family pets, our oath commits us to protect animal health and...
by Stith Keiser | Nov 1, 2025 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
Most people don’t associate a high-altitude backcountry adventure with the operation of a Veterinary hospital. One is rooted in solitude, grit, and navigating unpredictable terrain—both literally and figuratively. The other involves clinical precision, fast-paced...
by Stacy Pursell | Nov 1, 2025 | Animal Health Industry - Views, Views
Hiring is one of the most important things a business does. The right hire can accelerate growth, spark innovation, and lift a team. The wrong hire? It can create conflict, drain resources, and derail momentum. Yet even experienced leaders and HR professionals still...
by Catherine Haskins | Nov 1, 2025 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
Subtitles used to be reserved for foreign films, helping us understand French detectives or keep up with fast-talking British dramas. But today, according to The Guardian, most of Gen Z watches television with subtitles on . . . even when everyone’s speaking perfect...
by Dr. Eleanor M. Green, DVM, DACVIM, DABVP | Nov 1, 2025 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
I believe we can all agree that the Veterinary Client Patient Relationship (VCPR) is a foundational concept in Veterinary medicine that establishes necessary trust, communication, and accountability between veterinarians, their clients, and their animal patients....
by Bruce L. Truman, MBA | Nov 1, 2025 | Animal Health Industry - Views, Views
This September, the Grand America Hotel in Salt Lake City became the epicenter of Veterinary leadership and innovation as VetForum USA 2025 welcomed senior executives, Veterinary consolidators, technology leaders, and innovators from across the country. As always,...
