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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
Cats age like humans – could studying their brains reveal healthy ageing secrets?
Domestic cats age in remarkably similar ways to humans and show comparable age-related patterns of brain deterioration, according to an international collaboration between the University of Bath in the UK, Auburn College of Veterinary Medicine in the US and École Nationale Vétérinaire de Toulouse in France.
Veterinary Corporations Are Back in the Headlines: Here's What You Need to Know
Over the past week, major media outlets and political leaders have renewed the conversation about corporate ownership of veterinary practices, rising pet care costs, and the role of private equity in the profession. While veterinarians have been discussing these topics for years, the conversation has now reached a much broader audience.
Could a dog’s skull shape tell us something about a spinal condition?
A new Cornell University study helps deepen the understanding of skull shapes within different sized dogs and draws a link between cranial and facial shapes, body weight and the risk of syringomyelia, a spinal condition common in some dog breeds.
Rethinking Wetland Restoration: UC Davis Research Challenges Traditional Conservation Practices
UC Davis researchers found that traditional tidal wetland restoration may favor invasive fish over native species, prompting a new approach to wetland conservation and ecosystem management.
Plastic Chemicals Found in Whales Raise New Concerns About Ocean Health
Researchers have detected plasticizers in more than 90% of southern right whales studied, including calves, revealing how chemical pollution from plastics is reaching even the ocean's largest mammals.
Dogs May Be Stressing Wildlife More Than We Realize, 12-Year Study Reveals
A 12-year study found that domestic dogs cause significant stress in California ground squirrels, highlighting the hidden impacts of pets on wildlife and the importance of responsible recreation.
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