A new review <Link> emphasizes that tick and tick-borne disease control in the United States now requires a coordinated One Health strategy that accounts for changing tick distributions, wildlife and domestic animal … Continue Reading
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Private equity ownership of clinics draws scrutiny (video)
Geoff Bennett sets the stage for this content, saying, “As veterinary care prices rise, attention is turning to a major shift in the industry: private equity firms and large corporations buying up veterinary practices across … Continue Reading
Most-read Malone posts: January 2026 through June 2026
If there’s one thing consistent with Animal Health Digest readers, it’s Patrick Malone’s posts. The writing, wisdom and advice he shares from his own experiences and from leaders in multiple industries are consistently among … Continue Reading
Hormone Friendly Vetmed campaign from Vet Empowered, LLC
Complimentary Veterinary medicine has one of the highest proportions of women and assigned female at birth (AFAB) individuals in any professional workforce, and yet conversations about how hormonal health intersects with … Continue Reading
When “We’re like family” becomes a leadership problem
In a June 2022 post <Link>, I commented, “A company employs you because what you do is valuable. Your value must be enough to justify your salary.” In the post’s article, Gloria Chan Packer gave guidance to deal with … Continue Reading
IBPSA Fast Bites – July 6, 2026
In this week’s Fast Bites: Two webinars scheduled for July: Future Proofing Pet Care Facilities, July 15th Staffing Systems to Protect the Business, July 30th 16 new members added in 2-Q-2026 … Continue Reading
The PACCC Insider – Summer 2026 Edition
The Summer 2026 PACCC Insider highlights important industry updates, celebrates newly certified professionals, shares upcoming educational opportunities and recognizes the continued growth of the PACCC community. The pet … Continue Reading
Handling the unruly patient
Commentary David Burger’s article reviews an apparent increase in fractious pets that increase injury risks for veterinary teams and pet owners alike. While “do more training” is advocated, it is clear that beyond … Continue Reading
Review: Dogs can get a sunburn, too
Includes commercial references It is typically not top of mind but sun protection is another important preventive consideration as dogs get sunburned as humans do. Barri J. Morrison, DVM, provides appropriate reminders in … Continue Reading
Beyond exercise: The role of stretching routines for dog joint health
Commercial source Exercise alone isn’t always enough to support your dog’s mobility, writes Britt Kascjak in this informative article. She shares five essential stretches for dog joint health, their benefits, safety and … Continue Reading
Study: Outdoor access may help improve welfare in multi-cat homes
Zazie Todd, PhD, summarizes key points from a new correlational study in Applied Animal Behaviour Science <Link>. It reveals insightful welfare dynamics in multi-cat households with and without outside access. Many … Continue Reading
10 Q&As about pet food for aging dogs and cats
Good read Despite the expanding population of senior pets, scientists observed that nutritional recommendations remain largely based on research conducted in younger animals. In a literature review published in the journal … Continue Reading
Review: Understanding the three stages of laminitis in horses
Regardless of how long laminitis takes to manifest, or what initially caused it, the illness tends to follow three key stages, says Chris Pollitt, BVSc, PhD. The article here reviews the laminitis stages from when it’s most … Continue Reading
Keep water clean on dairies for cows’ safety
Reinforcing the importance of clean water, Russ Cavanaugh addresses the potential of water as a fomite. He contrasts how most poultry and hog producers approach water treatment with a relative lack of water treatment systems … Continue Reading
Build cows that stay: Smarter heifer development for long-term productivity
Early conception during the first breeding season is one of the most important predictors of lifetime productivity and retention in heifers. Kacie McCarthy explains that long-term cowherd performance comes from managing … Continue Reading