Pet adoption often comes with challenges that make would-be adopters hesitate. A global survey by Mars identifies reasons most likely to hold people back from adopting a pet. Survey: more than 26,000 people across 14 … Continue Reading
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Vaccination scenarios: 1) Overdue pets, 2) Minimum interval for giving different vaccines
Vaccine label instructions have traditionally described ideal, textbook scenarios, but they are getting much less specific. While it provides room for flexibility and gets away from rigorous, dogmatic approaches, it doesn’t … Continue Reading
Integrity in your hospital
In another lifetime I authored an article for distribution about integrity and sales leadership. It occurs to me that the challenges cited in that article are the same today for personnel within veterinary hospitals across … Continue Reading
How well should you know others’ strengths?
Gallup research across more than 11,000 teams found that strengths awareness has roughly twice the influence on team performance as the team’s mix of strengths. But strengths awareness doesn’t mean you have to know every … Continue Reading
Female vets and difficult male client interactions
Commentary Fans of the veterinary shows on National Geographic TV will recognize the doctors in this photo. Drs Brenda, Emily and many like them face gendered disrespect daily in companion, equine, mixed and large animal … Continue Reading
IBPSA FastBites, September 28, 2026
In this edition: IBPSA offices will close from October 7th – 9th for staff to attend the CANIS Conference Save your records before the migration to GZLearn; learning management system Cybersecurity awareness: a … Continue Reading
Scientists want your photos of wildlife eating lunch
Feedback tells us you enjoy the photos of the year contest results we post <Link>. Here is a chance to contribute your own photos.weerwe A citizen science project called Who Eats Whom is using crowdsourcing to grow a … Continue Reading
No avocado toast for your rabbit, bird, horse, sheep, goat or cow
If avocados are so good for people, are they good for pets? The short answer: it depends very much on the species, and for some animals the answer is a definite no. Ann Hohenhaus, DVM, DACVIM, explains why in this blog … Continue Reading
Cat shedding: what’s normal, when to call the vet
As daylight hours shrink and autumn temperatures drop, they signal seasonal shedding. Not all shedding is seasonal though, explains Emma Stenhouse, who wrote article worth sharing with clients, especially if your business … Continue Reading
Seasonal changes affect horse behavior
Seasonal changes are a normal part of life for horses. Fall provides an excellent opportunity to become more observant. Shorter days, changing temperatures, shifting forage and altered routines all provide information that … Continue Reading
Dogs use a surprising method to understand human language, new study suggests
Humans have sophisticated language abilities that could be unique to our species — but dogs, it turns out, may have learned some of our tricks. In new research out of Hungary published this week in the journal … Continue Reading
Laser play for cats: fun or hidden danger?
Laser pointers aren’t inherently bad, but they require careful use. They tap into a cat’s natural hunting instincts but there are some safety concerns to consider: physical and psychological. The key is moderation and proper … Continue Reading
Plants toxic to dogs: 19 dangerous plants to avoid
Autumn activities often include cleaning flower beds and planting new perennials to bloom next spring. Many gardeners are surprised to discover how many of their favorites are potentially toxic to dogs. Jennifer Coates, DVM, … Continue Reading
Horse feeding mistakes to avoid
Many horse owners unwittingly follow feeding practices that can make horses more susceptible to gastrointestinal distress and abdominal pain. Cynthia McFarland outlines eight common horse feeding mistakes owners should avoid. … Continue Reading
Oak toxicosis kills cow, bull
Veterinary researchers identified oak toxicosis as the cause of severe kidney failure in a cow and death in a bull from the same herd and examined at Auburn University. Cattle and sheep are vulnerable. Once ingested, oak … Continue Reading