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Don’t Wait to Celebrate: Why Small Wins May Be the Culture Shift Animal Welfare Needs
There is no shortage of headlines telling us why working in animal welfare and Veterinary medicine feels harder than ever. Veterinary care continues to become more expensive. Shelters are caring for more animals with increasingly complex medical and behavioral needs....
The Cat is Out of the Bag
There is a cat in an American house right now who is fourteen years old. She sleeps on the bed. She eats twice a day from a bowl in the kitchen, in the same room where the family eats. She has been to a veterinarian twice in her life. Households like hers are not...
When Someone You Love is Hurting
(Editor’s note: Beckie Mosser is co-author of this article.) There are certain phrases we say almost instinctively when someone is facing a difficult season. “I’m so sorry.” “You’re in my thoughts.” “Let me know if you need anything.” They come from a place of genuine...
The Dimmer Switch Syndrome: Why Every Practice Owner Eventually Needs a Second Set of Eyes
One of the greatest challenges of owning an independent Veterinary practice is that you're living inside it every day. You arrive early, work through appointments, answer questions, solve staffing problems, return calls, review invoices, and somehow try to keep the...
The Perils of Name-Dropping During Job Interviews
Job interviews are delicate conversations. They are not only opportunities for employers to evaluate candidates, but they are also moments when candidates are presenting their professionalism, judgment, and interpersonal awareness. Every word, story, and example...
The Hospitality Gap: Why Veterinary Medicine is Losing Client Trust
A few years ago, a New York restaurant's general manager overheard a table of guests wishing they'd had time for a street-cart hot dog before their flight home. So, he ran outside, bought one for two dollars, and plated it like a course. That small, slightly...
When Clients Ask AI Before They Ask Their Veterinarian: Redefining the Veterinarian-Client Relationship in the Age of AI
Veterinarians should position themselves as expert interpreters of information who integrate scientific evidence with patient-specific clinical judgment.” “The veterinarian must become the information steward.” This morning, I started my day catching up on the news....
AI Guardrails Emerge as Veterinarians Mull Ethics, Safety Risks
Source: VIN News As artificial intelligence becomes more common in Veterinary medicine, regulators and professional organizations are developing guidelines to ensure its safe, ethical, and transparent use. In the United Kingdom, the Royal College of Veterinary...
Aiming for a Society That is Better for Both Animals and People Through Veterinary-Engineering Collaboration: the “Quality of all Lives” Project
Source: Eureka Alert Okayama University of Science is pioneering a new interdisciplinary field called Veterinary Medical Engineering, bringing together Veterinary medicine and engineering to develop technologies that improve the wellbeing of both animals and people....
Social Workers in the Veterinary Space
Source: Vet Practice Magazine Veterinary professionals are increasingly expected to support not only animals, but also the emotional, financial, and social needs of their clients—a responsibility that contributes significantly to stress and burnout. To address this...
Can You Be Arrested for Denying your Pet Vet Care? Here’s What NC Law Says.
Source: The News & Observers A recent North Carolina animal cruelty case is drawing attention to the legal responsibilities of pet owners to obtain necessary veterinary care. A Raleigh man faces felony animal cruelty charges after authorities allege he declined...
As Veterinary Costs Climb, Private Equity Ownership of Clinics Draws Scrutiny
Source: PBS News Veterinary care costs have risen approximately 60% since 2014, prompting increased scrutiny of the growing role of private equity in the profession. A recent PBS News Hour report examines how private equity firms and large corporations have rapidly...
Tips for Honey Bees and Beekeepers in Hot Weather
Source: Michigan State University Honey bees can regulate hive temperature across a wide range of conditions, but extreme heat increases stress on colonies and changes their behavior. During hot weather, worker bees collect water, spread it inside the hive, and fan...
CDC Urges People to Prevent Mosquito Bites as West Nile Virus Season Hits a Strong, Early Start
Source: AP News The CDC is urging Americans to protect themselves from mosquito bites as West Nile virus season has started earlier and more intensely than usual. As of June 30, 2026, the agency confirmed at least 48 cases, including 38 severe infections—far above the...
Separating Common Myths from the Reality of Bovine Viral Diarrhea
Source: Bovine Veterinarian Bovine viral diarrhea (BVD) remains one of the most costly diseases affecting cattle, yet misconceptions often weaken prevention efforts. Although its name suggests otherwise, diarrhea is uncommon, with reproductive losses, respiratory...
Electrolytes and Muscle Function in Horses: Essentially Linked
Source: Kentucky Equine Research Electrolytes play a vital role in maintaining hydration, muscle contraction, nerve function, and fluid balance in horses. Sodium, chloride, potassium, calcium, and magnesium are lost through sweat, urine, and feces, with heavy exercise...
Behavior and Health Problems During Short-Distance Transport
Source: Kentucky Equine Research A survey of German horse owners found that even short-distance transportation of less than two hours can cause significant stress and health problems for horses. Of the 258 respondents who completed the survey, one-third reported...
Pigeons Are Surprisingly Good at Detecting Cancer
Source: Popular Science Researchers have discovered that pigeons can accurately detect subtle signs of lung disease in CT scans, offering insights that could improve artificial intelligence tools for medical imaging. In a recent study, six pigeons were trained to...
First Plain Language Summary of Publication in Veterinary Science
Source: Vet Help Direct Taylor & Francis has published the first Plain Language Summary of Publication (PLSP) in Veterinary research, marking a significant step toward making scientific discoveries more accessible to a wider audience. Published in the...
CATalyst Council Reports After Five Years of Declining Veterinary Visits, a Demographic Forecast Resets Industry Expectations
Source: Catalyst Council The CATalyst Council’s new white paper argues that U.S. Veterinary practices should expect little or no growth in clinical visits through 2030, challenging the industry’s assumption of an annual 2% to 3% increase. The report attributes five...
Beyond The Snapshot: A New Framework for Assessing Dog Bite Risk
Source: AAHA A new framework for assessing dog bite risk could improve how veterinarians, behaviorists, and legal authorities evaluate potentially dangerous dogs. Instead of relying on brief, stressful behavioral tests conducted in unfamiliar environments, researchers...
Pilot Bitten By Bat After Swarm Invades his Sheraton Hotel Room, Costing Him Over $100K for Rabies Shots: Lawsuit
Source: NY Post A California commercial pilot has filed a lawsuit against the Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel after allegedly being bitten by a bat that entered his hotel room during a swarm in August 2025. Staying in Denver for work training, he awoke around 2:30 a.m....
11-Year-Old Boy Dies of Rabies After Bat Lands on Face While He Slept
Source: NY Post An 11-year old boy from Northern Ontario, Canada, died of rabies after waking to find a bat on his face while sleeping, highlighting the importance of seeking medical care after any direct bat contact. According to a case report published in...
Federal Funding to Boost Texas New World Screwworm Inspection Capacity
Source: National Hog Farmer Texas is expanding its response to the New World screwworm following federal funding approved through a cooperative agreement between the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service and the Texas Animal...
North American Pet Insurance Adoption Continues to Grow as 7.6 Million Pet Parents Seek Peace of Mind
Source: PR Newswire The North American Pet Health Insurance Association (NAPHIA) reports continued growth in pet insurance adoption, with 7.6 million pets insured across the United States and Canada in 2025. The number of insured pets increased 9 percent in the United...