Revealed: The Surprising Reason Pet Owners Stick to Weight Loss Plans for Their Pets
A groundbreaking study has uncovered the key motivations and decision-making styles of pet owners who enroll their overweight or obese pets in weight loss programs—and the results could revolutionize how veterinarians approach pet obesity.
Puppy Poisoned: The Tragic Case of a 12-Week-Old Sheltie—and the Deadly Mushroom That Killed Him in Less Than a Day
A recent case involving a 12-week-old intact male Shetland Sheepdog underscores the devastating and often unpredictable nature of α-amanitin toxicity in pediatric veterinary patients. The puppy presented with acute onset vomiting and diarrhea, which rapidly progressed to stupor and hypoglycemic shock. Despite immediate and aggressive supportive care, the patient deteriorated within hours, ultimately experiencing cardiopulmonary arrest less than 24 hours after presentation.
New Hope for Blindness: Scientists Unlock Game-Changing Gene Therapy for Advanced Vision Loss
A groundbreaking breakthrough out of the University of Pennsylvania's School of Veterinary Medicine could change the future for patients facing blindness due to inherited retinal diseases. For the first time, researchers have developed powerful new genetic tools that actually work in advanced stages of retinal degeneration—when most vision-saving options have already run out.
How Attacks on DEI Enable Discrimination in Veterinary Workplaces
In recent years, there's been an alarming trend: employers, including those in veterinary medicine, are quietly retreating from their commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). At the same time, key federal agencies that protect workers from discrimination—such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)—are facing cuts to their leadership and budgets.
What You Should Know About KBroVet®-CA1: The Once-Daily Option for Canine Epilepsy
Now, with the introduction of KBroVet®-CA1 by PRN Pharmacal, veterinarians have a new, promising solution. This is the first FDA-conditionally approved potassium bromide medication designed specifically for dogs with idiopathic epilepsy—and it brings with it a host of advantages for both clinicians and clients.
Is FIRE Still Achievable for Veterinarians in 2025?
The Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE) movement has gained traction among high-earning professionals, but veterinarians—facing student debt, rising practice costs, and moderate salary growth—often wonder if early retirement is still realistic.