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Welcome to the Vet Candy Blog—your go-to destination for veterinary education, career growth, and real-life insights from the world of animal health.
From free RACE-approved CE courses and clinical updates to NAVLE prep and career advice, our content is designed for veterinarians, vet techs, and students who want to stay informed, inspired, and ahead in their careers.
Latest Veterinary News & Clinical Insights
New Episode Alert: “Fur Real? Suzanne Thomas Tackles Brain Smarts
Veterinary brains, comedy, and a little chaos collide in the latest episode of Vet Candy’s Brain Smarts, and trust us—you don’t want to miss it. This time, the spotlight is on Suzanne Thomas, a veterinary powerhouse who’s taking on the ultimate challenge: surviving the trivia tornado that is Caitlin Palmer, veterinary comedian extraordinaire, veterinary receptionist, and Tik Tok star.
Serious Science. Bad Jokes. Aaryn DuBose Takes on Brain Smarts
Warning: Listening to Vet Candy’s Brain Smarts may result in spontaneous laughter, improved trivia skills, and a slight crush on hosts Clay and Caitlin Palmer. It’s like a news show... if the news show had a sense of humor and a caffeine problem.
The Gut-Brain Connection: A New Frontier in Canine Epilepsy Management
For years, canine epilepsy has been one of the most challenging neurological disorders to manage, often leaving veterinarians and pet owners searching for better solutions. But what if the key to controlling seizures lies not just in the brain—but in the gut? Emerging research is uncovering a fascinating link between gut health and neurological function, suggesting that an imbalance in gut microbiota (dysbiosis) could play a significant role in exacerbating epilepsy.
Breakthrough in Canine Hemangiosarcoma Research: A Genetic Link to Immune System Disruption
Researchers at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine and the UF Health Cancer Center have uncovered a critical connection between a specific gene mutation and immune system signaling in canine hemangiosarcoma, a discovery that could pave the way for improved treatments for both dogs and humans with similar cancers.
Will Dasia Harris Win the Brain Smarts Challenge?
Hosted by Clay and Caitlin Palmer, Brain Smarts is where real science meets ridiculous jokes, questionable impersonations, and just enough educational value to keep things technically responsible. You’ll laugh. You’ll learn. And you’ll probably ask yourself how this show keeps getting approved.
The Flour is Flying: Can Vet Tech & Baker Michelle Badeaux Take the Crown?
t’s time for another round of feline fun on Cat Daddy! This episode, hosts Clay & Caitlin Palmer welcome a very special guest: Michelle Badeaux, vet tech by day, baker by night. She’s handled everything from routine check-ups to cleaning the teeth of tigers, but does that mean she has what it takes to dominate the ultimate cat trivia showdown?
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