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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
Bat Exposures Are Rising. Here's What You Need to Know About Rabies Prevention.
As bat encounters spike in British Columbia, health officials are issuing clear warnings about rabies risk—and what to do if you come into contact with a bat.
When Shelter Outbreaks Force Closures: What Vets Need to Know About Parvovirus and Feline Distemper
A Massachusetts shelter suspended all adoptions due to concurrent outbreaks of canine parvovirus and feline panleukopenia. Here's what the situation reveals about shelter medicine, disease prevention, and your role as a veterinary partner.
Cats, Cases, and Cutting-Edge Care: Cornell's Fred Scott Feline Symposium Returns This July
The Cornell Feline Health Center at the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine is hosting the 38th Annual Fred Scott Feline Symposium from July 24–26, 2026, bringing together some of the world's leading feline experts for three days of practical, evidence-based continuing education. Available both in person and virtually, the symposium is designed for veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and veterinary students looking to stay ahead of the rapidly evolving world of feline medicine.
Federal Rulemaking Will Reshape Veterinary Education Accreditation
In May, the U.S. Department of Education announced results from a negotiated rulemaking process that will reshape how veterinary education gets accredited in the United States. The proposed changes are sweeping. They affect who can serve on accrediting bodies. They change how accreditors operate. They alter how the government reviews accreditors. And they raise questions about what veterinary education accreditation will look like in 2027.
Your Cat's Brain Ages Like Yours. What That Means for Both of You.
Researchers from the University of Bath, Auburn College of Veterinary Medicine, and École Nationale Vétérinaire de Toulouse recently published findings that show how closely human and feline brain aging track together. And they're saying that your cat—or more accurately, studying thousands of cats—might help us understand how to age better.
Darwin's Ark invites research collaboration on the world's largest community science initiative for cats and dogs
Darwin's Ark, a nonprofit dedicated to advancing scientific discovery through collaboration with pet owners and scientists, invited researchers to access its tools and data to advance pet and human health.
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