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Millie Grimes, DVM

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Antibiotics in canine GI disease: when to use and when to ditch

Antimicrobials may be prescribed due to convenience, habit or good intentions, but in the absence of evidence to support their use, they should be avoided in systemically healthy animals. Here’s why.


Connor Velasco

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Combating burnout in veterinary school

Student ambassador Connor Velasco shares how he manages burnout in veterinary school


Bill Murray

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Understanding COGS in a veterinary hospital

A guide to managing the cost of goods sold


Christine Mullin VMD, DACVIM (Oncology)

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Treatment options for canine lymphoma

Assessing traditional and recently approved therapies for canine lymphoma


Abi Bautista-Alejandre, Assistant Editor

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Upcoming global summit to explore the future of pet health and nutrition

The Purina Institute Summit 2025 will highlight the intersection of technology, pet nutrition, and veterinary care



Bella L. Bean, PharmD Candidate

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Live vaccines in companion animals may pose risk to immunocompromised humans

Patients with cystic fibrosis, chronic granulomatous disease, leukocyte adhesion deficiency, myeloperoxidase deficiency, and Chediak-Higashi syndrome may acquire infection.


Jeanette L. Maucher, DVM

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Effective feline infectious peritonitis treatment

How far have we come, and where are we going?


Cordell Rech, DVM

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Disseminated idiopathic myofasciitis in a ferret

A case study of Olive, a 1-year-old female ferret, who was brought into the clinic presenting with GI symptoms


Da Chang, chief operating officer, BluePearl Specialty and Emergency Pet Hospital

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Allyship: the role we each can play to propel society forward

How allyship can help make progress toward a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive future


Miles Saunders

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Make it happen: Personal and practice financial growth for veterinarians

For veterinary practice owners, professional and personal goals and growth go hand in hand. Success is achieved through time, effort, discipline, and sacrifice—and a little professional guidance.


Mary Lopez, MSOL

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Attracting veterinary talent in a competitive market

It is important to evaluate current recruiting processes and engage existing employees within an organization.


AVMA Veterinary Economics Division staff

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Take advantage of technology

A practice can benefit in many ways by embracing and utilizing modern tools and resources


Margi Tooth

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Amid an accessibility crisis, one solution has come to the fore

How rising prices have prompted a surge in the use of pet insurance


Michael Huffaker, DVM

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Assessing the risk of avian influenza

The current status of disease outbreak, concerns about transmission, and how veterinary professionals can help keep patients, clients, and staff safe


Beverly Starr

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Using empathy statements to put stressed-out clients at ease

Kindness is the best defense against negative emotions.


Raisa Vélez-Contreras

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Amplifying Advocacy: A veterinary student's journey in addressing pressing issues in the veterinary industry

One dvm360® student ambassador shares what it was like to participate in the Legislative Fly-in with the American Veterinary Medical Association


Rick Marrinson, DVM

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Lufenuron: The miracle you may have forgotten

This article is sponsored by Merck Animal Health.


Basepaws science and research team

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Basepaws seeks participants for feline and canine dermatitis research

The health data from these studies may inform the development of new screening tools, says Basepaws.


PRN Pharmacal

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A Closer Look at VPL Sutures for Modern Surgical Care

Dr. Shadi Ireifej talks with Vanessa Vidal about PRN Pharmacal's contributions to veterinary medicine, focusing on their innovative products like Proin® ER for urinary incontinence, VPL® sutures for improved surgical outcomes, and Reconcile® for managing canine separation anxiety. Vidal details the company's approach to addressing common challenges in veterinary practice with effective, accessible, and specialized solutions.


Natalia Santos, DVM

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Matters of the heart: Educating clients about feline heartworm disease prevention

Summer is just about here, and so are the mosquitoes. Here’s why—and how—to talk to your clients about heartworm disease prevention in cats.


Dane Whitaker, DVM, MPVM, PrideVMC president

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Talking pride in the veterinary profession

A Q&A with PrideVMC President Dane Whitaker, DVM, MPVM


Carolyn Piché, BS (Biomedical Science)

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Why are there so many different models for COVID-19?

Well-known British statistician George Box famously said all models are wrong, but some are useful. Here’s what he meant — and why you may find disease modeling for the novel coronavirus so confusing.


David Lurie, BVSc; Diplomate, ACVIM (Oncology); Diplomate, ACVR (Radiation Oncology)

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Clinical case study: Radiation therapy for facial mast cell tumor in a beagle

From the clinical examination to procedure and treatment methods to the outcome, discover this beagle’s experience undergoing radiation therapy for an MCT.


Amelia G. White, DVM, MS, DACVD

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Managing superficial pyoderma with light therapy

Phovia is highly effective for treating superficial and deep skin infections.


HT Vista

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Take the “AI” out of “WAIT”: A Proactive Diagnostic Approach to Masses

Dr. Natalie L. Marks discusses how HT Vista Heat Diffusion Imaging can be utilized by general practitioners to screen canine dermal and subcutaneous masses.


Kirsten White, DVM

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Rowan University takes veterinary services on the road

The new mobile clinic is a program of the university's Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine, which is scheduled to open in fall 2025.


Kelsey Gustafson, Associate Editor

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Convert an existing building into a veterinary hospital

Cut costs and help protect the environment by repurposing an existing structure for your practice.


Molly Allen, DVM, DACVAA

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Anesthesia for the geriatric patient

Because the risk for anesthesia-associated complications increases in patients with advanced age, a thorough preanesthetic assessment and patient stabilization and monitoring are required for the best outcomes.


Claire Newton-Ransom BSc (Hons)

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Do women sell their skills differently than men?

Current research shows a gap between what women put on their CVs and resumes versus men

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