Kerry Lengyel

To treat your painful patients effectively, you must know how to assess their pain level—a determination that can be particularly difficult in cats.

You can speak up and tell your doctor what your pain level is on a scale of 1 to 5, but it’s not that simple for an animal. Veterinarians need to be aware of the sometimes subtle signs of pain in pets and be ready to take the next steps to alleviate additional suffering.

In this week’s world news roundup: the high cost of pet insurance in Australia, an African entrepreneur’s answer to the country’s counterfeit drug problem, and canine ring bearers denied their duties at an Italian wedding.

Researchers are developing coding systems that would enable them to read animal facial expressions.

Advocates have petitioned the American Board of Veterinary Specialties for recognition of a new veterinary specialty—botanical medicine.

If you’re in the market for a vacation home, congratulations! If you’d like to be but think you can’t afford it, you may want to think again. Here are 10 popular cities to explore that won’t break the bank.

A rare pale white tiger was spotted in India, Chinese youth are showing more humane attitudes toward wildlife, a national bird flu vaccine program was instituted throughout China, and more in this week's world news roundup.

Veterinary practice personnel don’t get much of a chance to take a load off during the day, but imagine if you could sit down whenever and wherever you wanted. Introducing the chairless chair.

Researchers have found that the chance of finding a tick on someone in your household doubles if you own a dog or cat, potentially increasing the risk for tickborne disease transmission among people.

The United States placed a ban on Brazilian beef imports due to safety concerns, the Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand campaigned for pets in the workplace, and more in this week's world news roundup.

​Vetsource, the Oregon-based online veterinary pharmacy, recently settled a federal antitrust suit against the Nevada State Board of Pharmacy in which Vetsource accused the board of misusing its position to exclude the company as a competitor.

Unhappy customers are inevitable in any business. Here’s how to defuse the situation when one of your clients is seeing red.

House Bill (HB) 1238—which strengthens the penalties for those convicted of excessive animal cruelty and gives immunity to any veterinary professional who reports suspected cruelty—marks a huge victory for both animals and the professionals who care for them.

What you missed this week in veterinary world news: banning the sale of dogs and cats in Vancouver pet stores, dogs sniffing out cancer in a new Japanese trial, Bali tourists being tricking into eating dog meat, and more.

Effective veterinary practice leaders stay up-to-date with evolving human resources issues, including millennials, mentorship and the employee handbook.

A new study reports that “social jet lag” — the time difference between sleep patterns on days off compared with work days — is associated with worse mood, sleepiness, fatigue, heart disease and poorer overall health.

Do you appear confident to the clients who come into your veterinary practice? Your body language tells the tale. Show your clients that you are confident, strong and self-assured before you even say a word.

With dozens of dogs reportedly affected, Florida officials are calling for veterinarians and pet owners to create “community immunity” to canine influenza through vaccination.

London takes center stage in this week’s roundup, with the mauling death of a zookeeper, luxury dog spas, and animal cruelty charges against one of the country’s zoos.

Three bills landed on the Oregon governor’s desk this week asking for the state to enforce stiffer penalties against those who commit crimes against animals.

Fly under budget, earn rewards and book bundle deals easier with these 10 smart travel apps that will do the work of booking your next vacation for you.

In this week's roundup: pet wearables gaining popularity in China, the decline of pet vaccinations in the UK, and the Indian government's ban on the sale of cattle for slaughter.

Don’t just take a break from your busy work day — go on an adventure, learn something new and enjoy a brief escape with one of these intellectual but fascinating podcasts.

Sand, sun, surf — what more could you want? Dr. Beach gives his recommendations for the 10 best beaches in America to visit the next time you want to feel some sand between your toes.

Stress — everyone feels it. But how much stress you’re under may depend less on your state of mind and more on the state you live in. Where does your state rank on the stress-o-meter?

A local health department in Georgia is taking action following multiple attacks by a rabid cat.

In this week’s roundup: new animal welfare proposals, the effects of pet separation anxiety, New Zealand’s lack in animal welfare enforcement, and more.

You know that unexpected veterinary visits can rack up hefty bills, but your clients may be surprised to learn just how sizable those bills can be.

Google offers nonprofit organizations a number of benefits that are not available to other organizations or users. Here’s how Google for Nonprofits can help you set your organization up for success.

Moms — both human and animal — are the fiercest protectors in the animal kingdom. One company has hit this concept right on the head with a commercial that likens mothers to wild animals as they protect their kids from harm. This Mother’s Day, we salute all moms for the strong-willed women they are.