Commentary As you review this research summary, consider that pet owners who have researched their pets’ conditions may require a more collaborative discovery approach when working with a veterinary team. Acknowledging their questions, asking what they found, where they looked and what they believe can turn these conversations into opportunities for deep engagement and … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2026
Training: The ABCs of Pet Insurance and the Questions Nobody Taught Us To Answer
In this webinar, Jules Benson, BVSc, MRCVS, will break down the fundamentals of pet insurance and tackle the questions that can be hard to answer. From understanding where claims commonly stall to navigating pre-authorizations, documentation gaps, appeals, and pre-existing condition determinations, this session is designed around the real-world situations veterinary teams … [Read more...]
When disruption IS the operating environment. Reframing resilience.
Athenais Sivaloganthan believes geopolitical tension, economic volatility, rapid technological change and a relentless news cycle have made disruption part of the everyday operating environment rather than the exception. As a result, employees are exposed to prolonged uncertainty even when events do not directly affect their roles or locations. Sivaloganthan argues that … [Read more...]
Lost credibility can take time
Credibility is rarely lost in a single dramatic failure. It leaks. It drains through small verbal habits that feel invisible from the inside and register clearly from the outside. The listening brain is a prediction machine. It is constantly deciding, below awareness, whether the person in front of it is a reliable source. Speech patterns are one of its fastest proxies for … [Read more...]
Workers are turning more critical of AI, and leadership is part of the problem
New Glassdoor data suggests that employee discussion of AI has moved from largely positive to predominantly negative since 2019. The change comes as public distrust of prominent AI executives has increasingly intensified, particularly among younger adults. Source: HR Executive, September 1, 2026. Link. AI sentiment may also reflect whether employees feel their employer has … [Read more...]
September is National Suicide Prevention Month
Throughout September, Project Sticker will highlight resources created to support the people of veterinary medicine; not only in moments of crisis, but before a crisis occurs. Consider following along; share these resources and help us ensure that support reaches those who need it. Source: Project Sticker, LinkedIn, September 1, 2026. Link. … [Read more...]
IBPSA Fast Bites – August 31, 2026
In this week’s FastBites, IBPSA leadership provides a 2026 update. They review YTD progress and what they’re working on going forward. Also note the IBBY Finalists and reminder to register for the CANIS Conference. Source: IBPSA, August 31, 2026. Link. Also see: Animal Health Digest Bulletin, August 27th. Link. Also see: August 20th AHD Bulletin. Link. Complacency vs … [Read more...]
Help more pets benefit from checkups
Understanding why some pet owners do not seek veterinary care can provide useful insight into where opportunities exist to reinforce the value of preventive care and regular checkups. It can also reveal how they view the role of the veterinarian. Data from the 2025 AVMA Pet Ownership and Demographics Sourcebook demonstrates a large percentage of pet owners’ animals did not … [Read more...]
New Resource for Vet Practices from CATalyst Council marks Happy, Healthy Cat Month
Sponsor Content The CATalyst Council created Happy, Healthy Cat Month to counter a persistent myth: that cats are self-reliant, aloof and need less medical care than dogs. Happy, Healthy Cat Month exists to help close that gap, one cat and one caregiver, at a time. Adding to a website replete with resources, Kristin Wuhrman, CCBC, and Gina Fortunato, MBA, drew on … [Read more...]
Antimicrobials for veterinary dentistry: yes or no?
Data on how best to use antimicrobials before, during and after dental procedures are sparse, writes J. Scott Weese, DVM. Summarizing research to establish evidence for their use, Weese says using antimicrobials for dental procedures may have some effect, but nothing suggests they do. Source: Worms and Germs, June 8, 2026. Link. For the routine veterinary dental procedures, … [Read more...]
Feline owner education ready to share
Commentary Our industry has been outspoken about the need to educate pet owners and the opportunity cats represent to the health of veterinary practices. Provided by the Feline Veterinary Medical Association, resources like this monthly newsletter are ready-made to share with feline clients and prospects. Beyond advocating cat owners subscribe, forwarding each month’s … [Read more...]
New diabetes guidelines reflect major advances in insulin therapy and monitoring for dogs
The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) recently released the 2026 AAHA Diabetes Management Guidelines for Dogs, a comprehensive update offering veterinary professionals step-by-step guidance for diagnosing, treating, and monitoring diabetes mellitus (DM) in canine patients. We are thrilled to provide this highly requested update for the Diabetes Guidelines. We are … [Read more...]
Common “Hypos” and “Hypers” in canine health
Terms that sound alike can be confusing for animal owners. One helpful way to know common canine health conditions is by grouping them. The authors break down some of the most important hypos and hypers to know about in this article. Hypos mean too little of something Hypers mean too much of something Source: Animal Wellness, August 31, 2026. Link. INSIGHTS: This … [Read more...]
Horse owners need to rethink bug season this year
Complimentary Content In a year defined by weather volatility, expanding tick ranges and an emerging threat crossing U.S. borders for the first time in decades, horse owners can’t rely on last year’s assumptions to protect their horses this season. Now is the time to review vector control strategies and update horses’ core vaccinations. Source: Merck Animal Health, … [Read more...]
Small ruminant education, networking opportunity
The American Association of Small Ruminant Practitioners and the American Dairy Goat Association invite veterinarians and veterinary students to attend the AASRP Continuing Education Program during the 2026 ADGA Annual Convention, October 10 and 11 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Source: American Association of Small Ruminant Practitioners, Facebook, August 31, 2026. Link. Expand … [Read more...]
Neospora didn’t disappear. Our discussions about it did.
Neospora caninum is the parasite that causes neosporosis in cattle and dogs. It is also the leading cause of abortion in cattle. It’s generational, persisting in a herd across generations through congenital transmission. Infected cows continually transfer the parasite to their daughters. It’s a thieving, never-ending gift that costs the U.S. beef and dairy industries $1.3 … [Read more...]
Updated publication helps beef producers develop growth implant strategy
Few technologies offer a greater return on investment for beef cattle than growth implants, and a newly updated publication from Iowa Beef Center can help producers with these management decisions. The new publication focuses on implant brand names, active ingredients, intended use and whether a re-implant option exists for cattle in the "growing beef cattle in a drylot" and … [Read more...]
Monitoring cow and bull body condition throughout the year
Because of year-to-year variation in forage quality and weather stress, body condition can have important year-to-year variation even when fed what appears to be the same diet, writes Bob Larson, DVM. His assertions for evaluating body condition at various times of the year can help producers evaluate the genetic base of their herd. It supplies evidence as to how well the … [Read more...]
Veterinary Intelligence Company acquires Antelligence to advance vet market intelligence
The Veterinary Intelligence Company, a veterinary market data and insights company, recently acquired Antelligence. This combination brings together Vet Intel’s technological expertise with Antelligence’s data and content to provide organizations serving veterinary medicine with more timely, actionable and accessible information for better business decisions. Source: Vet … [Read more...]
New AVMA CE series puts veterinary technicians in focus
A new AVMA initiative starting this month will support broader integration of veterinary technicians by bringing top-level learning to everyone on the care team, at no charge through the end of 2026. AVMA Axon® will begin releasing a series of new webinars designed for veterinary technicians and the professionals who work alongside them. The webinars will be released every … [Read more...]
Board of Pharmacy Specialties creates veterinary specialty
The Board of Pharmacy Specialties announced veterinary pharmacy as its 17th specialty certification program in a July 21 press release. The pathway recognizes that veterinary pharmacy requires specialized knowledge that extends beyond general pharmacy education and traditional human medicine. BPS is now calling for qualified veterinary pharmacists to serve on the inaugural … [Read more...]
Worth a Glance – September 3, 2026
Last week’s AHD Bulletin – Animal Health Digest Bulletin, August 27, 2026. Link. Most read posts from August 27th, 2026 AHD Bulletin – Gen Z is rewiring the pet health experience through technology. Link. Malone: It’s all about trust. Link. Demonstration in the exam room can improve adherence. Link. Your humanity is your greatest exposure. Link. When … [Read more...]