Veterinary Blog for Education, Careers, and Real Vet Life
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
Post-FIP Cats and Progressive Hydrocephalus: What Every Vet Needs to Know
Feline infectious peritonitis has long been one of the most dreaded viral diseases in cats. The introduction of antiviral therapy using GS-441524 has dramatically shifted outcomes, turning what was once a fatal diagnosis into one with hope for survival. However, as with any breakthrough, new questions arise about the long-term consequences of treatment. A recent case series shines a spotlight on a complication that clinicians should be aware of: progressive hydrocephalus following successful treatment for FIP.
From the Rainbow State to the Royal Rumble: Deacon Lajala Takes on Brain Smarts
If you’ve ever wondered what happens when a Hawaiian vet student squares off against a fast-paced veterinary game show, Brain Smarts has your answer, and it’s chaos in the best possible way.
You Deserve CE That Actually Works For You (And Now It Exists)
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5 Ways to Turn Your Small Town Veterinary Clinic Into a Local Success Story
Small-town veterinary medicine has always been about relationships. You know your clients' names, their pets' quirks, and probably see them at the grocery store on Saturday mornings. But in today's competitive landscape—with corporate consolidation, online pharmacies, and big-box vaccination clinics—those personal connections need strategic reinforcement to build lasting success.
Your Future Practice Starts at WVC Vegas
What If CE Could Actually Transform Your Practice? Most of us approach continuing education the same way we approach renewing our DEA license: it's something we have to do, not something we want to do. We pick sessions that sound tolerable, collect our certificates, and get back to real life. But what if CE could be more than a checkbox? What if it could actually change how you practice medicine? What if it could be fun?
The Hidden Threat Lurking in a Healthy Cat: The First Ever Case of Staph-Induced Abdominal Abscesses
If you needed one more reminder that cats are absolute masters of hiding serious disease, this case is it. Multiple intra-abdominal lymph node abscesses are rare in felines, and until now they have only been linked to pathogens like E. coli and Listeria. Staphylococcus aureus did not even make the list. That changes today.
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