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Although it has been said in many different contexts that “cats are not small dogs,” this is particularly true with regards to the manifestation of skin disease in cats.

Millions of pet owners are experienced with veterinary care, and already have a relationship with a veterinarian. So, where are the cats?

A multimillion-dollar gift to the University of Florida Veterinary Oncology Program and Colorado State University from the estate of Lawrence G. Laiks—a dentist—and his wife Ann Laiks, who was a dental assistant, could be a game-changer in the fight against cancer in animals and humans.

In her new book, Hospitality in Healthcare, Debbie Boone, CVPM, demonstrates how shifting to a hospitality-driven mindset can transform the clinic experience for practice teams, clients, and patients.

The 28 winners of the 2023 AAHA Award for Proficiency in Primary Care award demonstrated an exceptional commitment to patient-centered care and the human-animal bond.

Based on the AAHA 2022 Pain Management Guidelines, the new certificate course helps every team member better understand pain in dog and cat patients, giving everyone a common language to spot and treat pain better.

AAHA-Accredited Hospital Day marks a celebration of the superstars who uphold the AAHA Standards of Accreditation and continuously pursue better care for all patients, clients, and team members. Give your favorite AAHA-accredited vet team a high five today. They’ve earned it!

Stress First Aid identifies four types of stress injuries, including trauma, loss, inner conflict, and wear & tear. These have been exacerbated during the COVID-19 pandemic, significantly impacting the mental and emotional wellbeing of those in the veterinary field.

Stress First Aid is meant as a common language and a flexible framework of action steps that can be integrated into your practice’s daily operations. Explore how you can use the 7 Cs of SFA to support yourself and co-workers in veterinary practice.

Once we learn to check in and identify stress, we can take action. The 7 Cs of Stress First Aid are calming and de-escalation tactics that can help ourselves and our teammates.