“Critter Fixers” Vets Join Pet Obesity Prevention Campaign

Drs. Vernard Hodges and Terrence Ferguson of Nat Geo Wild’s popular “Critter Fixers: Country Vets” show have teamed up with the Hill’s pet food company on a new “End Pet Obesity” campaign. The campaign includes a simple test called “L.O.V.E.” that pet owners can perform to determine if their pets are overweight. L:  Locate the …

Telemedicine is an Option for Cats Stressed by Trips to the Vet

Regular veterinary care is important for all pets, but cat owners will tell you that a visit to the vet’s office is stressful for many cats…and their people. Researchers at the University of California-Davis compared the reactions of cats during in-clinic vet visits vs. cats experiencing virtual veterinary appointments. Not surprisingly, the cats showed more …

“Veterinary Deserts” Impact Urban Pet Owners

You may have heard the term “food deserts” to describe low-income urban areas that lack access to supermarkets and other sources of fresh, healthy food. These areas are often “veterinary deserts” too. Veterinary deserts are lower-income city neighborhoods that have fewer veterinary clinics than affluent neighborhoods. A recent article on the DVM 360 website highlights …

Tips: Encouraging Kids to Explore a Career in Veterinary Health

Kids love animals, and many express a desire to become a veterinarian or choose a career that involves working with animals. How do you encourage kids to make that dream a reality? A recent article in Popular Science offers some practical advice on supporting kids with this career goal. Here’s a summary, you can read …

Fish Vets Seek to Become Recognized Veterinary Specialists

Fish keepers seeking expert veterinary care for their pet fish may soon be able to find vets that are officially certified as specialists in this unique area of care. The American Association of Fish Veterinarians and the World Aquatic Veterinary Medical Association are developing a petition to have fish practice recognized as a veterinary specialty …