The Hidden Epidemic: Common Antibiotic Prescribing Mistakes That Fuel Resistance
At one veterinary teaching hospital, 38% of antibiotic prescriptions had no documented evidence of infection. Dr. Lauren Forsythe identifies the most ...
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The Hidden Epidemic: Common Antibiotic Prescribing Mistakes That Fuel Resistance
At one veterinary teaching hospital, 38% of antibiotic prescriptions had no documented evidence of infection. Dr. Lauren Forsythe identifies the most common prescribing traps and how to break the cycle.
The 2050 AMR Crisis: Why Veterinary Stewardship Can't Wait
By 2050, antimicrobial resistance is projected to kill 10 million people annually. With 1.27 million deaths already attributable to AMR in 2019, veter...
Your Practice Tomorrow: Practical Steps for Antimicrobial Stewardship Implementation
Antimicrobial stewardship doesn't require a complete practice overhaul. Dr. Lauren Forsythe provides a month-by-month implementation guide for veterin...
Food Allergy in Cats: Common Myth, Uncommon Diagnosis
Food allergy is often blamed for feline itchiness, but the evidence suggests it is uncommon in the general cat population. A critically appraised topi...
Neogen®Vet HYCOAT® Recalled: Microbial Contamination
Neogen Corporation is voluntarily recalling all lots of HYCOAT® Hyaluronate Sodium Sterile Solution (dogs, cats, horses) due to microbial contaminatio...
Gold Star Distribution Products Recalled: Insanitary Conditions and Contamination
Gold Star Distribution recalls all FDA-regulated products including pet food due to insanitary warehouse conditions and contamination.
Country Vet and Heartland Harvest Dog Biscuits Recalled: Potential Salmonella Contamination
Consumers Supply Distributing recalls Country Vet and Heartland Harvest dog biscuits due to Salmonella contamination.
Nutrena Country Feeds Cracked Corn Recalled: Elevated Aflatoxin Levels
Cargill recalls single lot of Nutrena Country Feeds Cracked Corn for livestock due to aflatoxin levels exceeding FDA action level.
Bonnihill BeefiBowls Dog Food Recalled: Potential Foreign Plastic Contamination
Fromm Family Foods recalls Bonnihill BeefiBowls frozen dog food due to potential foreign plastic contamination.
Vetoquinol FOLLTROPIN Injectable Kits Recalled: Particulate Matter in Diluent
Six lots of FOLLTROPIN Injectable Kits for cattle recalled due to particulate matter in sterile diluent vials.
Apoquel vs Cytopoint vs Zenrelia: A Dermatologist's Guide to the New Itch Drugs
Matching the right itch medication to your patient's severity level, with practical guidance on when to stack therapies.
The Itchy Cat: Why Feline Pruritus Is So Frustrating (And How to Work It Up)
Cats present differently, but the diagnostic approach still matters.
Raw Bistro Frozen Beef Entrée Recalled: Potential Salmonella Contamination
Raw Bistro Dog Fare Grass-Fed Beef Entrée frozen dog food recalled due to Salmonella contamination. This recall has been terminated.
Foodynamics Freeze Dried Pet Treats Recalled: Potential Salmonella Contamination
Multiple brands of freeze dried chicken heart treats from Foodynamics recalled due to Salmonella contamination affecting dogs and cats.
Nature's Own Pet Chews Bully Bites Recalled: Potential Salmonella Contamination
Nature's Own Pet Chews Bully Bites 1 Pound dog treats recalled due to Salmonella contamination in four lots distributed in Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Pyoderma: When Topicals Are Enough (And When They're Not)
Current guidelines put topical therapy first for superficial bacterial skin infections.
Why Your Dog's Ear Infection Keeps Coming Back
Addressing the underlying cause is the key to breaking the cycle of recurrent otitis.
When Money Decides Who Lives: The Hidden Weight of Economic Euthanasia
Two-thirds of veterinarians say financial limitations contribute to burnout. Economic euthanasia, moral distress, and the daily weight of cases you co...
When You Can't Run Every Test: A Step-by-Step Approach to Diagnostics on a Budget
Incremental care isn't cutting corners—it's sequencing diagnostics based on clinical priority and what will actually change your plan. Follow Buddy th...
Talking About Money Doesn't Have to Be the Worst Part of Your Day
Money is the third most common stressor for veterinarians, and cost conversations often drive burnout. Practical communication strategies like separat...
Canine High-Grade Glioma: From Suspicion to Treatment Options
A GP-focused guide to brain tumors in dogs, treatment options, and emerging immunotherapy research.
Antimicrobial Stewardship: The Friday Afternoon UTI That Tests Your Resolve
Why that Friday afternoon UTI is the perfect test case for antimicrobial stewardship, with ISCAID guidelines and global resistance data.
IVDD in Dogs: When to Refer to a Neurologist
A practical decision framework for GP vets managing intervertebral disc disease, based on ACVIM consensus data with outcome percentages by severity gr...
5 Pre-Analytical Lab Errors That Change Your Diagnosis
How errors before the sample reaches the analyzer can mimic serious conditions. Case-based examples with actionable fixes.
Spectrum of Care: A Middle Ground When Pet Care Gets Expensive
When "gold standard" isn't an option, what comes next? Data shows 57% of veterinarians alter treatment plans daily due to client financial limitations...