Cats With a Calling? New Research Says Some Felines May Be Therapy Stars
For decades, therapy dogs have been the undisputed MVPs of animal assisted services. From college campuses during finals week to hospital wards and elder care facilities, dogs have been the go to species for stress relief and emotional support. But new research suggests it may be time to rethink the species lineup. According to a recent study, some cats may be just as well suited for therapy work as their canine counterparts.
Cambridge Vet School on the Brink? Why the Proposed Closure Has the UK Veterinary World Fired Up
The University of Cambridge Department of Veterinary Medicine is facing a potential shutdown, and the reaction from staff, students, and the wider profession has been swift, loud, and emotional. For many in veterinary medicine, this recommendation feels less like strategic planning and more like a curveball no one saw coming.
WVC Vegas 2026: 98 Years Strong and Your Vet Candy Squad is Taking You Behind the Scenes!
For nearly a century, WVC has been the heartbeat of veterinary continuing education. Now in its 98th year – just two years away from a legendary 100-year milestone – WVC Vegas 2026 is evolving once again, this time with Vet Candy bringing the energy, authenticity, and digital-first approach that defines modern veterinary medicine.
The Canine Only Stem Cell Medium That Could Change Regenerative Vet Med Forever
Researchers at Osaka Metropolitan University have developed a new stem cell culture medium made entirely from canine components, eliminating the need for human or mouse derived materials. For veterinary professionals watching the steady rise of stem cell based therapies, this innovation removes a major biological and regulatory hurdle while pushing canine regenerative medicine closer to real world clinical use.
Parvo Finally Has a Targeted Treatment and It Is Changing Everything
Canine parvovirus has long been one of the most feared diagnoses in small animal practice. Highly contagious, emotionally devastating, and resource intensive, parvo cases can push teams to their limits while outcomes still feel heartbreakingly uncertain. That reality has officially shifted.
Breakthrough in Canine Hemangiosarcoma Research: A Genetic Link to Immune System Disruption
Researchers at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine and the UF Health Cancer Center have uncovered a critical connection between a specific gene mutation and immune system signaling in canine hemangiosarcoma, a discovery that could pave the way for improved treatments for both dogs and humans with similar cancers.