HAB-py Tails: Shifting Perceptions, Similar Preferences, and Proof that the HAB Benefits go Both Ways One of the things many veterinary professionals mention as a key driver of their desire to work in this field is the human-animal bond (HAB). This work puts us in a unique position to help pet parents build and strengthen that bond—and by keeping their pets healthy, we allow that bond to continue for as long as possible.
Algorithm: Diagnosis and Treatment of Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections The classifications of urinary tract infection (UTI) have been revised based on the 2019 International Society for Companion Animal Infectious Diseases guidelines.
Studies investigate how clients experience pet loss The Dog Aging Project recently shared 2 studies that offer a deeper look at how clients experience the loss of their dog, as well as how veterinary professionals can better support families during their pet’s end-of-life process. The studies, both published in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, together suggest that, despite the circumstances of a canine patient’s death varying, the emotional impact of the death on owners remains strikingly similar.
H5N1 bird flu is advancing east, with roughly 10 million birds affected in the past month The highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus has continued spreading across US commercial and backyard poultry operations in recent weeks, with federal officials confirming new H5N1 detections in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Michigan, and Indiana.
How to Protect Your Practice’s Brand When veterinary practice owners think about the future of their business, they often focus on real estate, equipment, staffing needs, and financial performance. While those tangible assets matter, one of the most valuable — and least understood — assets in any hospital is the brand.
5 Tips for Effective Veterinary Client Education What do pet owners think they already know about their cat or dog’s health care, and what do they want to learn more about from their veterinarian? Colorado State University Professor Dr. Lori Kogan’s research brings unexpected insights to those questions.
Expanding access to cancer care: 10% fluorescein sodium is a practical, low-cost method for intraoperative sentinel lymph node mapping in dogs The sentinel lymph node (SLN) is the initial LN that receives lymphatic drainage from a particular anatomical area and is frequently the first site of metastatic spread for a variety of canine cancers, most commonly epithelial and round cell tumors, and less commonly mesenchymal tumors.1,2 The SLN serves as the initial reservoir where metastatic tumor cells can spread farther through efferent lymphatic vessels, the thoracic duct, and eventually into the venous system.
Long-term bezafibrate use shows promise for managing canine hypertriglyceridemia A research study shows that bezafibrate safely reduces canine hypertriglyceridemia by approximately 85%, even in the presence of endocrine disease.
State of AI in Veterinary Practice Instinct has conducted a 2026 study regarding the role of AI in clinics. The study covers various use cases, and how to best begin introducing AI technologies into your practice.
What Veterinarians Should Advise Clients About Pain Control and Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) in Dogs and Cats Recognizing and controlling pain in dogs and cats are important parts of companion animal medicine. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are a mainstay of pain management, but these drugs can cause side effects, some of which can be serious.
A review of common ectoparasites of backyard chickens Backyard poultry ownership in the United States has increased dramatically in the last couple of years, with an estimated total of 85 million backyard chickens. In the United Kingdom, backyard chickens have overtaken rabbits as the third most popular pet
Raise value when you raise fees Value perception influences buying decisions, client satisfaction, and loyalty. Learn about opportunities to communicate value.