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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
Unlocking how dogs’ fungal ear infections evade treatment points vets to drug stewardship
Mutations in a key protein make a yeast found in dogs with common outer ear infections more resistant to the topical antifungals used to treat it, veterinarians and pathobiologists at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign found in a new study.
Wildlife trade increases pathogen transmission
A study conducted at the Department of Ecology and Evolution of the University of Lausanne (Unil) quantifies the impact of wildlife trade on the exchange of germs and parasites between animals and humans. It was published on 9 April 2026 in the journal Science.wu
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.
Why Vet Candy’s NAVLE Warriors Is the System That Actually Works
You have spent four years in veterinary school absorbing more information than any human brain should reasonably hold. You have survived anatomy labs, internal medicine rotations, sleepless nights, and every clinical curveball your professors could throw at you. And now, standing between you and the letters DVM after your name is one exam. One licensing board. One shot to prove everything you know.
Chewy Acquires Modern Animal: What This Means for the Future of Veterinary Medicine
Chewy’s planned acquisition of Modern Animal marks a major shift in the veterinary industry, signaling a move toward fully integrated pet healthcare that combines in-person clinics, telemedicine, pharmacy, and e-commerce. The deal rapidly expands Chewy’s veterinary footprint while positioning the company to compete across the entire pet care journey. For veterinarians, this highlights growing trends in consolidation, technology-driven care, and evolving client expectations, as well as new opportunities in hybrid and innovative care models.
Type A, Slightly Uptight, and Exactly Who SAVMA Needed
Cayden Smith is a DVM candidate at Long Island University's Lewyt College of Veterinary Medicine, SAVMA President-Elect, and one of Vet Candy's Rising Stars for 2026. From equestrian team captain to national student leader, Cayden talks about resilience, adaptability, finding purpose in veterinary medicine, and why rest before first semester matters more than getting a head start on physiology. Read her story.
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