Commentary Every week we see articles on various barriers to veterinary care. Cost consistently tops the list. Empowering veterinary professionals and clients to consider a wide range of treatment strategies, from … Continue Reading
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7 ways veterinary practices can boost their revenue
Commentary Smart systems, better communication and expanded services can all make a meaningful difference, say the authors of this article. Of the seven strategies listed, staff training, empowerment and client education … Continue Reading
Retailers’ wish list for SUPERZOO 2026
Retailers are on the hunt to find products that will help them stand out in their local markets at SUPERZOO 2026. Animal health pros can get a sense of where retailers expect to capture pet owners’ OTC spend by reviewing the … Continue Reading
AI in your hospital?
The manufacturers’ reps who call on you are using AI to better serve your hospital. Why aren’t you using it to better serve your customers? Brian Sullivan’s suggestion could also apply to pet service businesses or … Continue Reading
Emotionally intelligent leaders consistently exhibit 6 habits that help them become exceptional
The workplace has changed. Success is no longer determined solely by what you know. It’s increasingly determined by how well you work with people, writes Marcel Schwantes. He shares six practices that consistently set … Continue Reading
America’s future depends on the health of its animals
Animal health pros can use the positive messages from Holger Lehmann’s article. Each of us contributes to an infrastructure that sustains people, environments and the animals that support us. Take a minute from fighting the … Continue Reading
When pain changes more than movement
Maggie Creamer, PhD, is exploring if pain in dogs may reach beyond mobility, shaping how a dog thinks, learns, and experiences the world. A dog who seems less interested, struggles to learn something new or begins behaving … Continue Reading
Review: What’s new in canine and feline vaccination guidelines
Commercial references Kaitlyn Krebs, DVM, MBA, and Kirsten White, DVM, break down the latest vaccine changes for canine and feline patients in this interview summary. Whether working in a clinic, grooming salon, shelter or … Continue Reading
A complete rabbit feeding guide
Knowing which foods are safe and which should be avoided can help prevent digestive problems and keep rabbits healthy for the long term. Clients who show rabbits at fairs may have new questions in the coming weeks. Erin … Continue Reading
Raccoons bring more than bite risks
We’re sharing this article after seeing several social media posts of people feeding raccoons. Single sow raccoons that ate cat food and birdseed on porches are now bringing their litters and teaching them their opportunistic … Continue Reading
Understanding livestock guardian dogs
Modern homesteads and small farms with livestock face mounting pressure from predators, including coyotes, feral dogs, bobcats, mountain lions and bears, as well as aerial threats. Livestock guardian dogs can serve as … Continue Reading
Brain games dogs (and DVMs) love
Physical exercise is important for canine health, but it only addresses part of what dogs need. Mental stimulation is just as important for behavioral health. Dan Seymour shares low-cost ways dog owners can mentally engage … Continue Reading
Dogs know when we’re happy or sad, new study shows
Researchers have discovered canine brains may understand human emotions more than previously thought. With awake and unrestrained dogs in an MRI scanner, researchers showed the dogs pictures of human facial expressions. Scans … Continue Reading
Separation-related distress during back-to-school season
Back-to-school season can escalate separation-related distress for cats and dogs. As household routines shift this fall, veterinary teams are well-positioned to help clients recognize separation-related distress early and … Continue Reading
The biology behind why dogs and cats palatability preferences differ
Cats and dogs taste things differently. As pet food aisles expand, understanding these differences can help explain why pets prefer certain foods and treats. This helps manufacturers develop alternative proteins, therapeutic … Continue Reading