The Human Animal Bond Research Institute and Chewy Health released a nationally representative survey exploring how pet parents are using AI in pet care and what it means for their relationships with veterinary teams. The … Continue Reading
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AVMA updates report on antimicrobial stewardship, species by species
To better equip veterinary professionals with current information on selected host species groups and bacterial or fungal pathogens of concern, the AVMA published the second edition of Antimicrobial Stewardship and Pathogens … Continue Reading
Patients increasingly expect convenient, consumer-focused healthcare experiences
Commentary A recent panel discussion during the MedCity INVEST Digital Health Conference paralleled current discussions in animal health. The patient copilot application it described is highly relevant to clients from … Continue Reading
Reboot to RECHARGE
At some point, grinding stops being productive. At some point, everyone needs a complete reset to re-energize. Daniel Sheres’s story worked for him and may provide a template for you. Source: LinkedIn Pulse, … Continue Reading
Writing 10,000 sympathy cards won’t heal what breaks us
After sending a sympathy card to a family friend, Amy Hess, DVM, MSc, was surprised at the friend’s positive reaction to it and her own mother’s astonishment at its power. She then realized how little those outside the … Continue Reading
National Veterinary Associates launches “Advancing Veterinary Medicine: Our Stories”
Complimentary NVA launched an original mini-documentary-style series November 9 that follows exceptional veterinary professionals whose knowledge, curiosity and commitment are moving veterinary medicine forward. The first … Continue Reading
IBPSA FastBites – November 9, 2026
Membership benefits update: GZ Learn platform is now live. Courses uploading daily. Note the newly updated and combined Canine Certification Course Warning! Scammers are using AI to fake "found pet" photos … Continue Reading
BIPOC pet owners: housing barriers and pet acquisition in 4 U.S. cities
Two companion studies highlighted in the latest Journal of Shelter Medicine and Community Animal Health share challenges specific to Black, Indigenous and People of Color pet owners. Studies were conducted via focus groups in … Continue Reading
Chewy Health’s Do Not Crush list of pet medications
The Chewy Health Do Not Crush List of Pet Medications is a first-of-its-kind pharmacy resource developed specifically for veterinary medicine and was created in partnership with its licensed pharmacists and veterinarians. The … Continue Reading
Clients trust the recommendation. They don’t trust the price.
Commercial, Complimentary HappyDoc recently reviewed thousands of HappyDoc visits from a single day in America and 231 of them were about parasite prevention. What happened after the recommendation exposes a silence … Continue Reading
Hide-and-seek for treats offers a new window into cognitive decline in dogs
Researchers at the University of Arizona have developed a roughly 40-minute assessment called CANID (cognitive assessment for neuropsychological impairments in dogs) to catch the hidden signs of cognitive decline earlier in … Continue Reading
2026 World of the Small Dog Report: new, emerging scientific standards for small dogs
Complimentary Small dogs make up over half of the canine population. Dogs under 25 pounds operate with a higher metabolism and distinct physiologic and anatomic differences. They benefit from tailored lifelong care beyond … Continue Reading
The puddle risk dog (and cat) owners don’t see coming
Sydni Ellis’ July article is as important now as it was in the summer. She urges pet owners not to let their pets get into any tempting puddles or stagnant water areas. This could expose them to the bacterial infection called … Continue Reading
The red maple threat (video)
As the leaves turn and fall to the ground, it’s time for the annual warning about red maple toxicity. If a horse ingests fallen, wilted or dried leaves they can become seriously ill and even die. The video shared here … Continue Reading
Spectrum of care: Ethical considerations for equine veterinarians
During an AAEP presentation sponsored by American Regent Animal Health, veterinarians* discussed the ethical, legal and practical challenges veterinarians face. Nancy S. Loving, DVM, captured the discussion in this … Continue Reading