To Treat or Not to Treat: The Real-Life Ethics of Managing Diabetes in Cats
Feline diabetes isn’t just a medical diagnosis, it’s a series of deeply human decisions layered with emotion, finances, logistics, and ethics. A new qualitative study published in PLOS One offers a rare look inside how veterinarians actually navigate those moments, revealing the complex balancing act behind every treatment plan, adjustment, and difficult conversation.
Veterinarians Are Saying Enough Is Enough as Avian Flu Exposes a Dark Side of Poultry Depopulation
As highly pathogenic avian influenza continues to sweep through poultry operations across the United States, veterinarians are finding themselves at the center of an uncomfortable conversation. The disease response playbook may be fast, but many in the profession argue it is far from humane.
Why Vets Are Saying Enough Is Enough to Ventilation Shutdown During the Avian Flu Crisis
As highly pathogenic avian influenza continues to rip through poultry operations across the United States, veterinarians are facing an uncomfortable reality. Disease control is essential, but how flocks are depopulated is becoming one of the most divisive animal welfare debates the profession has seen in years.
Pet Cloning Is Going Mainstream—But Should We Be Cheering It On?
When news broke that former NFL star Tom Brady’s new puppy, Junie, was actually a clone of his late dog Lua, courtesy of Colossal Biosciences’ acquisition of Viagen—the veterinary world took notice.
The Hidden Struggle of Equine Sports Medicine: Ethical Dilemmas Facing Veterinarians
In the high-stakes world of equine sports, veterinarians are often caught in a difficult position—balancing the health and welfare of horses with the desires of owners, trainers, and clients eager to keep their animals in competition. A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Bristol has shed light on these ethical dilemmas, revealing that such conflicts are prevalent and concerning enough to capture the attention of governing bodies.