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The off-label use of feeding tubes for catheterization in dogs is not recommended, for a good reason.

Meet Melissa Kozaruk, a veterinarian, brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS) surgeon, and veterinary educator. She shares educational videos on social media for veterinary professionals interested in learning more about the treatment of dogs with BOAS. Kozaruk sees all the ways that BOAS interferes with dogs’ quality of life and wants to help more veterinary professionals feel empowered to give their patients the care they need. “I am always inspired by the dogs that live happier lives after having their medical conditions treated and managed more appropriately,” she said, “along with being inspired by their owners who are looking for ways to help their dog.”

The rising cost of veterinary care presents different challenges, including financial strain on clients, reduced access to care, and moral dilemmas for veterinarians. Can anesthesia services be a way to control costs?

AAHA President Scott Driever, DVM, reflects on his time on the board and as AAHA’s president. It all started with a simple question.

Looking for an opportunity to elevate your business know-how? The annual AVMA Business and Economic Forum is back to meeting in person. And for those who register before the end of the day on August 15, 2025, we have a special discount code. Who’s in?

From the SOAP Box is the newest podcast from AAHA! Join our host Dr. Emily Singler every other week as we chat with an array of amazing guests! You can listen on Spotify, YouTube, and AAHA’s LMS.

In this conversation with veterinarian, author, and animal welfare advocate Emma Milne, we discuss why breed conformation has gotten both more extreme and more popular in recent years—and what veterinarians can do.

Starting in 2026, students starting veterinary school may not be able to finance their entire veterinary education with only federal student loans due to caps put in place by recent legislation.  We spoke to a veterinarian and accredited financial counselor to learn which options will still be available to students and how the landscape could be changed going forward to better support future veterinarians.

The AAHA-accredited Practice of the Year (APOY) Awards recognize the outstanding achievements of practice teams accredited through AAHA. AAHA is proud to honor these practices for their contributions to companion animal medicine.

August is “Itchy Pet Awareness Month,” and AAHA has just the thing to scratch that itch: the 2023 AAHA Management of Allergic Skin Diseases in Dogs and Cats Guidelines!