Tiny Molecules, Big Trouble: How microRNAs Are Rewriting the Story of Canine Mammary Cancer
Canine mammary tumors are one of those diagnoses every small animal clinician knows too well. They are common, complex, and emotionally heavy for clients. Among them, mammary adenocarcinoma stands out as both prevalent and aggressive, making it a priority for better diagnostics and smarter therapies. Recent research into microRNA profiles is opening a new chapter in how we understand and potentially manage these tumors.
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Walking the Dog, Side-Eyeing Your Bank Account: What a Massive Japanese Study Reveals About Pets and Human Well-Being
Pet ownership is often framed as a universal life upgrade. More joy, better health, stronger communities. But when you zoom out to a national scale and sort pets by lifestyle rather than species alone, the story gets more nuanced. A large cross-sectional study from Japan offers a reality check that veterinary professionals may find both fascinating and clinically relevant.
Half the Herd Is Exposed? What Goat Vets Need to Know About Toxoplasma and Neospora in Mexico
Reproductive loss in goats is one of those problems that quietly drains productivity while frustrating veterinarians and producers alike. Abortions happen, kids are lost, and the underlying cause often stays frustratingly vague. New data from Mexico suggests that two familiar protozoan parasites, Toxoplasma gondii and Neospora caninum, may be playing a much bigger role in caprine reproductive health than many of us assumed.
FIP Rarely Travels Alone: What Viral Coinfections and Gingivostomatitis Mean for Today’s FIP Cats
Feline infectious peritonitis has undergone a dramatic rebrand in recent years. Once considered uniformly fatal, FIP is now a treatable disease thanks to antiviral therapy with GS-441524. As survival improves, veterinary professionals are increasingly faced with a new reality. Many of these cats are not dealing with a single pathogen, but with multiple viral passengers that may influence comfort, inflammation, and long-term management. Among the most clinically frustrating complications is feline chronic gingivostomatitis, a painful condition that can linger even after FIP is controlled.