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UA Little Rock Study Suggests Raccoons Could Be On The Path To Becoming a Household Pet
Source: Fox 16 A University of Arkansas at Little Rock study suggests raccoons may be beginning the early stages of domestication. Researchers analyzed nearly 20,000 images and found that raccoons living in cities have shorter snouts than rural ones, which is a...
Preventing Anaplasmosis in Cattle
Source: Drovers Anaplasmosis, caused by the bacterium Anaplasma marginale, is a persistent and widespread cattle disease in Oklahoma. The bacteria infect red blood cells and are transmitted through ticks, flies, or contaminated instruments. Infected cattle remain...
Collaboration Trains Future Veterinarians and Journalists
Source: WSU Insider Washington State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine and Edward R. Murrow College of Communication have partnered to train Veterinary and journalism students to communicate effectively during infectious disease outbreaks. Through the...
New ‘Invaluable’ Research to Help Owners Understand Grief in Horses
Source: Horse & Hound A study by the University of Lincoln and San Marco Veterinary Clinic has found that allowing a horse to see the body of a deceased companion may ease its grief. Researchers surveyed owners of 325 surviving horses, examining behavioral changes...
Animals Everywhere: LSU Vet Med’s ‘Animals in Art’ Exhibit Showcases Work of 60 Artists
Source: The Advocate The LSU School of Veterinary Medicine’s “International Exhibition on Animals in Art” has returned, showcasing 60 selected works celebrating animals’ roles in human life and the planet. Coordinated by Ginger Guttner, the exhibit features paintings...
My Pet Sleeps All Day and All Night. Is That Normal?
Source: The Guardian Pets have unique sleeping habits, often napping for much of the day. Veterinary experts say dogs and cats can rest 40–80% of the time, though “normal” varies by species, age, and environment. Puppies may sleep 18–20 hours daily, adult dogs 12–14,...
PetSmart Kicks Off Search for Its Next ‘Chief Toy Tester’
Source: PetSmart PetSmart has launched its 2026 Chief Toy Tester Contest, inviting one cat and one dog (plus their humans) to become official toy testers. Winners will receive $10,000, quarterly product packages of the latest toys, treats, apparel, and gear, and VIPP...
Florida’s Mote Marine Laboratory Relocates Hundreds Of Marine Animals To New $130M Facility
Source: AP News Over the past several months, crews successfully relocated hundreds of marine animals—including river otters, sea turtles, manatees, penguins, sharks, and more—from Mote Marine Laboratory’s longtime City Island facility to its new Mote Science...
‘I Didn’t Know If That Many Cats Would Fit’: Victoria Volunteer Pilot Takes Flight For Canadian Wings Of Rescue
Source: Chek News Jonathan Monahan, a Canadian chartered professional accountant and lifelong aviation enthusiast, combines his love of flying with animal rescue as a volunteer pilot for Canadian Wings of Rescue, a nonprofit that transports at-risk pets to safety....
LSU Vet Med Grad’s Research Exemplifies One Health Philosophy for Animal, Human, and Environmental Health
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),...
Two Investigations Reveal How Resistant Bacteria May Have Spread From Pets To People
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...
A Biologist Reveals The 10 Most Common Cat Names (Hint: #1 Is Also The Most Common Dog Name)
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...
Make It the Norm: How Advanced Procedures in GP Settings Expand Access and Build Stronger Teams
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 splenectomy,...
Your Tech Stack Is Like a Yard in Fall—Ignore It, and You’re Buried
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,...
Time to Take Stock: Wrapping Up the Year with Renewals and CE
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...
Tracking Your Pet With an AirTag Is Risky. Try These Expert-Approved Alternatives Instead
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...
Career Success: The Power of Intentional Relationships
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, and...
Tick Disease Powassan Discovered in Illinois For The First Time
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...
The 5 Steps to DVM Stress Relief (and DVM Retention)
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...
Species-First: The Ethical Evolution of Veterinary Care
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...
What Outfitting in the Wyoming Wilderness Taught Me About Running a Veterinary Hospital
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...
The 7 Most Common Hiring Mistakes Employers Make (and How to Eliminate Them)
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...
The Subtitled Generation: How Gen Z Is Rewriting the Way Veterinary Medicine Teaches and Learns
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...
The Virtual VCPR: Are We Fencing in Ethical Veterinarians or Fencing out Bad Actors?
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....
VetForum USA 2025: Collaboration and Innovation in Salt Lake City
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,...