The Flesh-Eating Parasite Creeping Toward the U.S.—And Why Vets Are the Only Ones Who Can Stop It
A dangerous flesh-eating parasite is inching closer to the United States—and veterinarians may be the last line of defense.
The New World screwworm (NWS), a deadly fly whose larvae consume the living tissue of warm-blooded animals, has breached a once-reliable barrier in Panama and is rapidly moving north. Now, animal health officials warn that U.S. veterinarians must be ready to detect and respond before the parasite spreads unchecked.
Veterinarians Are Some of the Most Trusted Professionals—So Why Do Half of Them Feel Unappreciated?
New Global Survey Reveals a Disconnect Between Pet Owners and Veterinary Professionals
Veterinarians are among the most trusted professionals in the world. According to a new 2025 survey, 94% of animal owners say they appreciate veterinary professionals, and 91% recognize them as essential to society. But there's a problem—only 49% of veterinarians feel that appreciation.
Dog Beats Cancer Odds After Successful Completion of Clinical Trial
In February 2023, Lola, a 9-year-old golden retriever, was diagnosed with oral melanoma, an aggressive cancer in her mouth that had already spread to her lungs. Lola’s veterinarian told her owner, Allison Roth, that Lola most likely had less than six months to live. She was referred to the Oncology Service at the UC Davis William R. Pritchard Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital for treatment options.
Shocking Move: Top Mexican Vet School Drops U.S. Accreditation!
In a surprising turn for international veterinary education, the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) Faculty of Veterinary Medicine—often hailed as the oldest veterinary school in the Western Hemisphere—has voluntarily withdrawn from accreditation by the AVMA Council on Education (COE), effective at the end of 2025.
Zoetis Equine Launches the “Buy Less Dewormer” Campaign
Zoetis Inc., the world’s leading animal health company, has launched an awareness campaign encouraging horse owners to rethink their deworming practices and potentially buy less dewormer. The campaign comes after updated 2024 deworming guidelines from the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) and growing concern around widespread anthelmintic resistance.
Scientists Are Cracking the Cat Code—And Your Patients Could Help
In a bold new collaboration, a group of scientists, veterinarians, and cat lovers is coming together to decode feline DNA and revolutionize how we understand and care for our cats. The project—called Darwin’s Cats—is the largest community-powered study of feline genetics ever launched, and it could hold the key to healthier, longer lives for cats everywhere.