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...]
When ‘good enough’ starts costing you
In this article, Brianne Skien establishes when to challenge the “we’ve always done it this way” mindset. While the topic is swine production, the lessons apply to all animal health businesses. Skien writes there are good reasons we build systems around doing things the same way every day, BUT there is a difference between consistency and complacency. Consistency means we … [Read more...]
Gen Z is rewiring the pet health experience through technology
“Gen Z is raising the bar for pet healthcare,” says Mita Malhotra, president of Chewy Healthcare, in her latest article for Forbes Business Council. Noting that this generation is shifting how they navigate pet ownership, she says their use of digital resources is driven by wanting to feel better prepared to make informed health decisions on behalf of their pets. Gen Zs are … [Read more...]
SuperZoo 2026: Words most heard at this year’s show
Lisa Cleaver shares a few buzzwords and phrases from SuperZoo 2026, along with a few examples of new commercial products supporting them. Longevity Proactive not reactive Active adventure pets Lickables Functional Will these become commonplace in animal health pro vocabularies? Source: Petfood Industry, August 19, 2026. Link. … [Read more...]
It’s all about trust
The people in front of you size up whether to trust you in the first few seconds, before your logic ever arrives, and everything you say afterward gets filtered through that verdict. René Rodriguez describes that gap: the one between what you project and what you actually deliver. The gap was doing all the talking, and it was saying, Don't trust this yet.” Source: LinkedIn, … [Read more...]
IBPSA Pet Care Pro – August 2026
IBPSA’s former quarterly digital magazine relaunched this week as Pet Care Pro Monthly. The shorter, more frequent read is built for the way pet services pros check email throughout their busy days, says Carmen Rustenbeck, IBPSA founder and CEO. Highlights in this edition: Pet Care Business Excellence Award finalists CANIS Conference reminder OraStrip dental … [Read more...]
September is Happy Cat Month. Are you ready?
Happy Cat Month was started by the CATalyst Council* to help spread awareness and education in support of the health, welfare and the important value of felines. Their work shows that cats are incredibly social animals and they require the same level of care and attention that we give our dogs. Tamkeen Kiani’s article offers links and tips for social media, the likelihood of … [Read more...]
Demonstration in the exam room can improve adherence
In this short video, Jan Bellows, DVM, DAVDC, DABVP, demonstrates using MAXI/GUARD® Oral Cleansing Wipes on a patient’s teeth. Incorporating everyday oral care tools into practice reinforces the importance of preventive dental health with every patient’s owner.” Source: Addison Biological Laboratory Inc., Instagram, May 28, 2026. Link. [25 seconds] Also see: Demonstration … [Read more...]
Veterinarians hesitant to recommend CBD for pets
CBD use in dogs continues to grow. A 2025 survey found 7.3 percent of 47,000 dog owners had given their pets CBD, mainly for arthritis, seizures or dementia. In fact, Dr. Jennifer Quammen, AVMA president, says she gets asked about it every day. Research remains limited, short-term and sometimes company-funded. Despite these conditions, sales of CBD pet products are expected to … [Read more...]
Regenerative medicine, lameness and equine joint health
Includes Commercial Content Effective management requires close collaboration between veterinarians and farriers to support a horse’s long-term soundness. Identifying the various causes of lameness, including how structures higher up in the leg can affect the farrier’s job, was addressed by Zoetis’s Holly Helbig, DVM, during the 2026 International Hoof-Care Summit. Helbig … [Read more...]
Heifers: Keep some or not?
It’s weaning and shipping time in cattle country. With markets wavering slightly, Mexico opening up and a U.S. herd to rebuild, there has been considerable discussion of how to handle heifers*. Whether to retain or sell them is a long-term decision that depends on market conditions and the resources available on an operation. From the perspective of an animal health pro … [Read more...]
“Ask a Cowboy” panels set for Husker Harvest Days and Sunbelt Ag Expo
Stockmanship & Stewardship sessions give producers and veterinarians opportunities to interact with a panel of experts and ask questions about best management practices. Everyone can benefit from learning about cattle movement habits, top-notch facility design, and tips for training others who handle your cattle.” Source: NCBA. Link. Husker Harvest Days, September … [Read more...]
Webinar: Review the new AAHA Diabetes Management in Cats Guidelines
Join Patty Lathan, VMD, MS, DACVIM (SAIM), for practical updates on insulin therapy, glucose monitoring, dietary management, diabetic remission, and client communication from the 2026 AAHA Diabetes Management Guidelines for Cats. There are still seats available: September 1, 2026, 5:00 p.m. MDT. Registration <Link> Source: AAHA, LinkedIn, August 26, 2026. … [Read more...]
Busy August for animal health pros ends in Kansas City
Complimentary By all reports from AVMA, Groomer Expo, SUPERZOO and the new WVC Nashville, animal health pros have renewed old contacts, made new ones, shared meals and beverages, and viewed the latest topics and products. Fetch KC takes place August 28 to 30 and the month is bookended by the KC Corridor’s 2026 Animal Health Summit August 31 to September 1. There’s still … [Read more...]
2027 pay raises expected to hold mostly flat amid cost pressures
Data from WTW and Gallagher surveys suggests that salary increases in 2027 will decline modestly from 2026 levels but remain largely stable. Employers are taking a more cautious approach to salary planning, citing cost management pressures, a tight labor market and inflationary concerns, according to the surveys. Experts say employers are becoming increasingly strategic in … [Read more...]
AI’s effect on workplace culture
According to Gallup’s Q1 2026 workforce study, AI adoption is pushing organizational cultures in equally positive and negative directions on average, with managers playing a decisive role in how technology-related changes are perceived by employees. Leaders clearly see AI transformation as a priority, yet AI adoption alone does not consistently correspond with employees … [Read more...]
U.S. home to all top 10 North American pet food companies by 2025 revenue
All of the top 10 North American pet food companies in Petfood Industry’s Top Companies database are headquartered in the United States. Measured by 2025 revenue, the U.S. dominance reflects more than the size of the U.S. pet market, writes Tim Wall. U.S. manufacturers operate within an economy that combines large supplies of grains and animal proteins with extensive … [Read more...]
The Platinum Rule overcomes differences and gets things done
One of the wake-up calls of the business world is the realization that some people are not like us. Different values and different drivers. Bill Treasurer uses a boss/employee relationship to demonstrate adapting without losing yourself. As a coach, his first question is always, “Have you figured out what kind of communication lands with this person?” Source: Giant Leap … [Read more...]