WSU veterinarians get creative to bring cannabis-eating ferret back to health
When Vanilla the ferret arrived at Washington State University’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital, she was in serious trouble. Her heart rate had dropped, her breathing was shallow, and she was drifting between stupor and coma. Everyone initially suspected a traumatic head injury until a key detail emerged. Three cannabis edibles were missing.
Finalists announced for £100k Global Veterinary Challenge Award
Four teams of vet students have been announced as finalists for the inaugural Global Veterinary Challenge. The shortlisted students, from the University of Cambridge, University of Bristol, and University of Surrey, were officially announced today at London Vet Show 2025.
Why Everyone is Heading to WVC Vegas, and You Should Too
If there’s one event that unites veterinarians from around the globe, it’s WVC in Las Vegas. Often hailed as the most coveted veterinary conference on the planet, WVC isn’t just another CE event, it’s an experience that combines world-class education, cutting-edge innovation, and unmatched networking opportunities.
No Boring Webinars: Free CE You’ll Love, Before 2026
Let’s be honest—continuing education has a reputation for being… well, a little snooze-worthy. Endless slides, monotone webinars, and the same old content can make it feel like a chore. But what if your CE could be exciting, entertaining, and actually fun? That’s exactly what Vet Candy is doing for veterinary professionals everywhere.
Working Through the Holidays? Here’s How Veterinary Professionals Can Make It Actually Fun
For veterinary professionals, the holiday season can feel less like a time for rest and celebration and more like a marathon of long shifts, emergency calls, and endless to-do lists. While friends and family are cozying up with hot cocoa or unwrapping gifts, vets, technicians, and clinic staff are often juggling critical cases, comforting anxious pet owners, and keeping clinics running smoothly. But working during the holidays doesn’t have to mean missing out on the joy of the season. With a few strategies, veterinary professionals can make their holidays not only manageable but genuinely enjoyable—even on the busiest shifts.
Veterinary Practices Brace for Recession: Are You Ready for the Coming Downturn?
Veterinary medicine in the United States may have long been considered “recession-resistant,” but new research suggests that the industry is far from immune to economic cycles. In a study titled Anticipating the Downturn: Business Cycle Forecasting for Veterinary Practice Strategy in the United States, researchers used advanced time-series econometrics to analyze veterinary-specific inflation and expenditure patterns, revealing a distinct business cycle for veterinary services that often lags behind the broader economy by years.