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Latest Veterinary News & Clinical Insights
Cats left alone too long: what veterinarians now refuse to ignore
A growing body of veterinary and behavioral research is challenging the long-standing perception that cats are entirely self-sufficient animals that can be left alone indefinitely without consequence. While cats do have strong independent behaviors, experts now emphasize that their tolerance for solitude is more limited than commonly assumed, and that prolonged isolation can have measurable effects on both physical and psychological well-being.
Westminster Kennel Club Opens Nominations for 2026 Veterinarian of the Year Award on World Veterinary Day
The Westminster Kennel Club has officially announced the opening of nominations for its 2026 Veterinarian of the Year Award, presented by Purina Pro Plan Veterinary, marking the initiative’s fifth anniversary. The program celebrates the vital role veterinarians play in animal health and welfare while also highlighting the growing challenges faced within the profession.
Playing with your dog creates a stronger bond
Playing a little extra with your dog improves the emotional bond between owner and dog, according to a new study from Linköping University. However, training did not give the same results. The study is relevant for all dog owners, whether they have young or adult dogs.
Blackbird by Dr. Jessica Turner: The Book That Tells the Truth About Not Being Okay
Dr. Jessica Turner’s Blackbird is not a recovery memoir. It is something far more honest than that and the veterinary community needs to read it.
What If Humans Could Regrow Tissue? Texas A&M Veterinary Led Study Brings Regeneration a Step Closer
For centuries, the idea that humans could regrow lost limbs or restore complex tissue has belonged firmly to the realm of science fiction. In nature, however, the story is very different. Salamanders can regenerate entire limbs, and certain species can rebuild intricate structures with astonishing precision. Humans, by contrast, heal through scarring for survival, but limiting when it comes to true restoration.
Scientists reveal the secrets behind the penguin waddle and underwater “flight”
A team of veterinary anatomists from Midwestern University, in collaboration with SeaWorld San Diego and Scarlet Imaging, has published a detailed study of the limb musculature of the macaroni penguin (Eudyptes chrysolophus), uncovering previously unknown features that help explain how these birds swim, dive, and even stand upright.
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