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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
New Veterinary Specialty Hospital Opens as Jacksonville's Pet Care Needs Continue to Grow
As more families in Northeast Florida welcome pets into their homes, demand for specialized and emergency veterinary care has steadily increased. On July 13, a new hospital aims to help meet that need while entering an increasingly competitive landscape for advanced animal healthcare.
Fatal Case of Rabies Reported in Canadian Child
This case of fatal rabies occurred in an 11-year-old boy who awoke with a bat laying on his mouth and nose and had no apparent bite or scratch marks. Nineteen days after exposure, he visited an emergency department with a range of symptoms, including vomiting, facial “pins and needles,” and numbness, and was later diagnosed with rabies. The health care team provided supportive care, as there is no cure once rabies symptoms develop.
A review argues the family dog may become science’s unlikely ally against autism
For thirty years the search for autism medicines has hit the same wall, and a new peer-reviewed Perspective in Genomic Psychiatry suggests that the way around it has been sleeping at our feet the entire time.
How YouTube shapes public understanding of avian influenza
A new study analyzing more than 11,000 YouTube videos and comments found that online narratives surrounding avian influenza evolved alongside major outbreak developments, including increasing reports of infections in mammals, sporadic human cases, and economic consequences.
Antibiotic resistance threatens vision in pets and horses, new veterinary review warns
Sight-threatening antibiotic-resistant eye infections are becoming a significant threat to vision in dogs, cats, and horses, according to a newly published comprehensive review.
New Fund Aims to Help Veterinarians Say "Yes" to More Pets in Need
Lakefield Veterinary Group launches the Care Beyond Limits Fund to help families overcome financial barriers to life-saving veterinary care.
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