The NAVLE Warriors Revolution: How Free Test Prep with Vet Candy Became a Movement
Thousands of vet students are preparing for the NAVLE without spending a dime—and they're building a community that's changing how future vets approach the biggest exam of their lives.
Rabid Dog Identified in Chicago: What Veterinarians Need to Know
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has confirmed a case of rabies in a dog in Chicago, marking the first rabid dog in Illinois since 1994 and the first in Cook County since before 1964. The case serves as a critical reminder that rabies, though rare in domestic animals, remains a real and evolving public health threat.
Three Months. One Shot. Zero Daily Pills. Zoetis’ New Feline OA Therapy Just Changed the Game
Zoetis has received Health Canada approval for Portela™ (relfovetmab injection), a monoclonal antibody therapy designed to alleviate pain associated with osteoarthritis in cats with a single injection lasting up to three months. For veterinary professionals who have struggled with compliance, caregiver fatigue, and hard to medicate patients, this approval signals a meaningful shift in how feline OA pain can be managed.
This Texas A&M Researcher Is Using Dirt to Fight Forever Chemicals and It Is Changing Veterinary and Environmental Health
Microplastics in water bowls. PFAS in food packaging. Mold toxins in feed. Veterinary professionals are increasingly aware that environmental exposures are not just human health issues. They show up in our patients every day. From chronic liver disease to reproductive issues and cancer risk, toxins are now part of the clinical conversation.
The Holiday Swallowing Epidemic Costing Pets Thousands
The holidays are supposed to be joyful. Twinkly lights, packed houses, comfort food, and way too many snacks. For veterinary teams, however, this season also brings a predictable spike in emergency visits caused by one thing. Pets eating absolutely everything they should not.
PPR, Small Ruminants, and the Big Stakes for Veterinary Professionals
Sheep and goats might not dominate social media feeds, but for more than 330 million people worldwide, they are everything. Small ruminants are savings accounts on four legs. They provide food, income, manure for crops, and a safety net when drought or crop failure hits. In many regions, women and young people are the primary caretakers, making small ruminant health inseparable from gender equity, youth livelihoods, and community resilience.