UK may confine spot-on sales to veterinarians, pharmacists Rule review prompted by concerns about environmental contamination

Concerns that popular flea and tick treatments for pets are contaminatng rivers and streams have prompted the UK government to consider restrictions on sales.

New Brunswick to end public veterinary field service Clients express concern that a care gap is coming

New Brunswick is one of two Canadian provinces that have government-funded large animal veterinary care. Many New Brunswickers were dismayed to learn on March 17 that their provincial government was planning to phase it out.

Recognizing dementia in dogs and cats Age-related cognitive decline in pets mimics Alzheimer's in people, researchers find

While dementia is notoriously difficult to diagnose in senior cats and dogs, experts are encouraging veterinary practitioners and pet owners alike to learn how to spot it.

Chewy to buy Modern Animal, upping veterinary clinic count Deal, pending customary reviews, would give online retailer 47 practices

Pet products retailer Chewy is delving further into offering veterinary care.

Cases of a rare urinary tract stone type are rising in dogs The cause is uncertain, but an ingredient common in fresh diets is eyed

Findings of a small but suggestive study about the factor behind calcium tartrate tetrahydrate stones is leading one maker of fresh dog food to work on changing its formulations.

Arkansas State will be third new veterinary school this year Accreditor's go-ahead leaves little time to take applications for an opening in August

Arkansas gets its first veterinary school, one of two in the works for the state.

On a faraway isle, an unusual approach to veterinary care Community-owned practice in Scotland is serviced wholly by locums and telemedicine

When the Scottish isle of Tiree found itself without a veteinarian, the local community came up with a novel solution.

A particularly virulent form of bird flu, first detected in Europe in 2020 and now on every continent except Australia, doesn't seem to be going away.

Fending off 'digital clutter' in group chats A neurodivergent pre-veterinary student offers his perspective and a plea

Does disorganized online chatter make your head swim? Learn why it hits some people harder than others and how to keep communications tidy.

Veterinarians offered minority ownership stakes in veterinary practices or chains of practices should proceed with caution, some lawyers advise. news.vin.com/doc/?id=1320...

Veterinary faculty shortage: Readers respond Compensation, scheduling and specialist focus among highlighted obstacles

A recent story by the VIN News Service explored the shortage of veterinary educators.

The article elicited illuminating comments. A selection of responses are gathered here.

University of Nevada, Reno, wants a veterinary school Second effort in the state adds to nationwide surge in proposed programs

If two Nevada universities follow through on their plans, the state will go from having no veterinary school to having two.

Veterinarians raise alarm over anti-itch drug sold without Rx Dogs given the product exhibit concerning clinical signs

Dr. Vicky Smith was reviewing the medical history of her canine patient when she was told the dog was being given cyclosporine by his owner.

Cyclosporine requires a prescription for sale in the United States, and Smith hadn't written one for this dog — nor, apparently, had any other veterinarian.

Incoming veterinary students face federal loan limits Max of $200,000 is notably below the full cost at most US schools

Paying for veterinary school is about to get harder

Acknowledging public pressure to scrap a closure plan, the University of Cambridge is keeping its veterinary school open ... for now. news.vin.com/doc/?id=1316...

Amid the rise of smart glasses, veterinarians can more easily be filmed by clients. Can they say no? news.vin.com/doc/?id=1315...

Covetrus and MWI Animal Health plan to merge Deal would mark a significant consolidation of distributors of veterinary products

Consolidation comes again for the distributors of veterinary products in the US

CSU readies to train first veterinary midlevel practitioners Program architects talk about plans for and misperceptions of controversial role

Colorado continues to take unprecedented steps toward creating a midlevel practitioner on veterinary care teams.

Veterinary faculty shortage unlikely to abate soon Programs focus on hiring part-timers, sharing personnel, promoting academic lifestyle

A surge in new veterinary schools. Record-high enrollment. A long-standing migration of specialists to the private sector.

Converging trends have created a heightened demand for veterinary educators in the United States that's anticipated to intensify.

Experts draw from experience to gird for screwworm in US In latest finding, the lethal pest appeared on horse in Florida import facility

Dr. Bill Folger has made an annual trip to Honduras every year since 1998. Never in more than a quarter century of visits had the Texas veterinarian seen a case of New World screwworm — until last June. As the screwworm's range expands, those with firsthand experience are sharing what they know.

USDA postpones horse protection rule changes for third time Effort to strengthen anti-soring regulations dismantled and derailed

The decades-long effort to stamp out a cruel horse-showing practice has stalled

Naming veterinary schools for donors is trending up UC Davis is the latest to pay tribute to benefactors

Who are the namesakes, and what did they do to gain the recognition?

Is a move by the Netherlands to ban incentive-based pay for veterinarians misguided? A practitioner puts their case. news.vin.com/doc/?id=1312...

Surge in rabies reports prompts public health concerns Puzzling case of rabid dog in Chicago isn't necessarily a bellwether

Veterinarians say the spate of recent reports about rabies cases in wildlife and feral cats is reminder that strong vaccination and tracking efforts are essential to controlling the deadly disease.

Dog noses point toward earlier detection of a stealthy cancer Study indicates blood has distinctive odor in canine hemangiosarcoma

To any dog lover who's encountered hemangiosarcoma — and there are many — the short span from diagnosis to death is painfully familiar. Sniffer dogs are helping to develop a way to catch this dreadful disease sooner.

Netherlands targets incentive-based pay for veterinarians Proposed ban comes amid pressure on governments to address cost of care

Another country is considering new rules intended to lower the cost of veterinary care. And performance-based pay is in its sights.

California ban on elective cat declawing goes into effect Contentious procedure might soon be prohibited in all Canadian provinces

Bans on elective declawing of cats are spreading in Canada and the United States

Endorsed by a veterinarian? Think again Some online marketing of pet products raises questions

Who is recommending pet supplements online? Our team looked into a couple of advertisements to see if we could find a verifiable veterinarian behind them.

A temporary aberration or a return to bad habits? news.vin.com/doc/?id=1306...

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