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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
When Pain Hides in Plain Sight: Why Clients Still Miss Subtle Canine Pain Signals
A recent study published in PLOS ONE (Gardeweg et al., 2026) takes a closer look at something every veterinarian encounters daily: the gap between what dogs feel and what owners recognize. While overt lameness or vocalization rarely goes unnoticed, this research highlights a more concerning issue—subtle pain behaviors are still flying under the radar, even among experienced dog owners.
The Shelter Crisis Is a Vet Problem Too
It's easy to frame the shelter overcapacity crisis as a humane-society problem. The animals are over there. The capacity issue is theirs to solve. Veterinary medicine has its own crises to manage. But a new report released this week pushes back on that mental separation pretty hard.
What a renal diet is worth in a CKD cat according to new research
New research quantifies something you have long suspected. The renal diet conversation is one of the most important ones you will have and most cats are not having it early enough.
CoVet's In-House Medical Team Shares AI Predictions for Veterinary Practices in 2026
CoVet, the AI CoPilot built by veterinary professionals who understand the realities of life in the clinic, today released predictions from its In-House Medical Team outlining how artificial intelligence will continue to shape veterinary practice in the year ahead.
Auburn University Is Training the Next Generation of Vets to Think Beyond the Clinic
A bold new approach at Auburn's College of Veterinary Medicine is redefining what it means to care for animals, people, and the planet all at once.
One Health approach on toxocariasis and ophthalmic assessment in owners and dogs
A newly released study in Scientific Reports highlights why toxocariasis must be approached through a true One Health lens — especially in coastal communities where environmental exposure is high.
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