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A new resource developed by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, the AVMA and the AAVMC offers resources and advice for colleges of veterinary medicine when a student dies by suicide.

A recent study suggests that selective breeding has significantly altered the anatomy of dogs brains.

Big colons can lead to big problems. Thats why veterinarians who treat horses should understand current diagnostic and treatment best practices for this potentially lethal condition.

Brace yourself: 83% of millennials expect a follow-up call or text within 48 hours to check in on their pet after a visit. Whats your veterinary practice policy on that?

Team of veterinary experts works collaboratively to investigate and rehabilitate endangered feline species.

FDA draft guidance allows for an animal drug to be compounded from bulk drug substances in limited circumstances for which there is no FDA-approved treatment.

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You're busy, so here's a quick update on the hottest stories of the past week.

One school dean believes there are moral issues involved in increasing access to veterinary schools for underrepresented groups, but also educational, societal and business benefits with increasing diversity.

Were living longer. That means well need more money for longer retirements as veterinary professionals. As I navigate these waters myself, here are some sobering numbers to get you thinking that maybe its time to take this planning seriously.

Merck Animal Health hopes the flea, tick, heartworm and intestinal parasite preventive Bravecto Plus now approved for cats for two months protection will improve client compliance.

Heres our regular roundup of new and noteworthy veterinary products.

Tell your veterinary clients their favorite four-legged friend might help them live longer, especially if they suffer a heart attack or stroke.

Veterinary school applicants will get a four-month head start on the process next year when the cycle opens in January instead of May. And hopefully that will lead to less of a frantic rush come the September deadline.

Make sure your veterinary practices safety protocol is up to date by implementing one or both of these strategies.

When you think of a doctor, odds are you picture someone with a stethoscope draped around their neck. A mere 200 years old, this tool is ubiquitous in both human and veterinary medicine today. Heres the 411 on how it came to be.

This Veterans Day, wed like to share a few touching tales that affirm the strong bond between military personnel and their canine partners.

Associate consultant Brandon Hess provides insight on how to create a legally sound employee handbook.

One company's device can turn your veterinary practice trash into an inert hockey puck.

Crushing, burning, drowning, suffocating, impaling, sexual exploitation now named specifically as felonies.

An attorney who consults in the animal health industry says that, contrary to a recent dvm360 article, cannabidiol is not illegal. The author, veterinary pharmacologist Dr. Dawn Boothe, responds.

Jenny Cassibry shares the key benefits of needle-free technology

If youre devoted to pain management, the World Small Animal Veterinary Association wants you to try out for this scholarship to study and start your path to becoming a pain management thought leader in your country.

Heres our regular roundup of new and noteworthy veterinary products.

Retirement is not the end. Here are a few tips to help you live your best life right now, free of regrets.

A tearful plea to a deceased loved one is followed quickly by missing pets return. Is a guardian angel responsible?

The latest roundup from dvm360.com for a few of the latest veterinary podcasts available the past few weeks.

Do the professions biggest problems stem from stress?

Retired vet shares his thoughts on transitioning out of veterinary medicine and explains why reinventing your identity is so important.

Make way for a potentially less expensive option to add to your behavior management arsenal.