Fashion Meets Function: Dr. Thomas Vega Brings Style & Smarts to Brain SmartsPodcast
When veterinary expertise meets runway-ready flair, you get Dr. Thomas Vega—better known as The Fashion Vet—a dynamic force redefining what it means to be a modern veterinarian. In the latest uproarious episode of Brain Smarts, Dr. Vega goes head-to-head with hosts Clay & Caitlin Palmer in a battle of trivia, quick wit, and unexpected challenges that’ll leave listeners both enlightened and entertained.
The Reinvention of Dr. Joe Jesse Owens, III: How One Veterinarian Is Rewriting the Rules of Animal Care
The fluorescent lights of a Las Vegas emergency clinic are unforgiving at 3 AM. Dr. Joe Jesse Owens knew this better than most—nights spent stabilizing critical patients, navigating distraught pet owners, and making split-second decisions that meant life or death. But on this particular night, as he watched yet another diabetic cat turn away from its prescription food, something clicked. Not just as a clinician, but as an inventor. That moment would eventually lead him to Steve Harvey’s stage with a prototype that could change how pets eat—and redefine his entire career.
Brazil’s Growing Sporotrichosis Epidemic: How a Cat-Transmitted Fungus Is Evolving
A cat in Rio de Janeiro, its nose marked by ulcerated lesions, shows the telltale signs of Sporothrix brasiliensis infection. This highly contagious fungus causes sporotrichosis, a disease that attacks the skin, lymph nodes, and sometimes even internal organs. Transmitted through scratches, bites, or contact with contaminated secretions, it has fueled Latin America’s largest and longest-running sporotrichosis epidemic.
Unique genetic mutation underlies horses’ exceptional athleticism
Horses have long been celebrated as elite athletes of the animal kingdom, capable of extraordinary feats of speed and stamina. Now, scientists have uncovered a key genetic adaptation that helps explain their remarkable endurance—a mutation that supercharges their energy production while shielding their cells from damage.
Park entrances may be hotspots for infective dog roundworm eggs
In an analysis of soil samples from twelve parks in Dublin, Ireland, park entrances were more heavily contaminated with infective roundworm eggs than any other tested park location. Jason Keegan of Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland, and colleagues present these findings in the open-access journal PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases.
Meet the Future of Vet Med: Vet Candy’s Rising Stars Who Are Redefining the Industry!
The future of veterinary medicine is looking brighter than ever, and it’s in the hands of an exciting new generation of veterinarians who are already shaking things up! With workforce shortages, rising pet ownership, and the rapid pace of technological advancements, these students are stepping up to the challenge in ways that will forever change animal healthcare. From first-year dreamers to soon-to-graduate clinicians, the future is here—and it’s more innovative, bold, and passionate than ever before