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When do you call a specialist for advice? In the experience of Bret Moore, DVM, PhD, DACVO, general practitioners often wait until a situation is bleak or they’re out of options to seek the help of a specialist—and that approach does a real disservice to the pets and people those doctors are trying to help.

“All the times that we’re not 100% sure on something? There could be a lot to be gained from that as well,” he said. “That’s where I’m taking a stance on collaborative care: That it should be done on a regular basis, not on a once a month dire, terrible case basis. I think our profession and everybody involved would benefit from that.”

Meet Sarah Parsons, a licensed veterinary technician, mental health advocate, and social media content creator. Her humorous videos about life in veterinary practice bring laughter and connection to both veterinary professionals and pet owners alike.  She has a special interest in advocating for the mental health of veterinary technicians and encouraging them to stay in veterinary medicine and not give up on their goals.

While HPAI H5N1 may seem like a disease affecting primarily commercial poultry and dairy operations, the virus has increasingly made its way into companion animal practice—and it’s not just through backyard flocks.

It began as a veterinary technician meeting the need for home veterinary services like bandage changes or medication administration in Long Island; today, with a veterinary partner on board, this mobile practice has gone full-service. And their clients couldn’t be happier. See how they identified and met their community’s needs.

Created during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Pet and Public Health Early Warning and Detection System has served as a way to disseminate information about the H5N1 influenza epizootic and the canine infectious respiratory disease outbreak and aims to help identify new threats to animals and human health in the future.

A case report in the Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association (JAAHA) details the mechanical removal of an acute aortic thromboembolism in a dog.

As more companies end their work from home policy, requiring many workers to return to the office, at least part time, those with pets might not realize the impact this change might have. Or maybe they are already seeing the impact first-hand with their pet’s behavior changes. Regardless, there’s a role veterinary teams can play in helping prepare pet owners and their pets for the shift.

The goal is to ensure your practice is ready for the day ahead and, in this situation, the unexpected feline HPAI H5N1 cases.You’ll need these two forms as well for the scenario:  HPAI H5N1 Planning Scenario and ​​HPAI H5N1 Planning Form.

Medetomidine has been implicated in multiple human overdose cases and one death in Illinois, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The drug, which is used for sedation in animals, has not been approved for use in humans.

For veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and students, volunteering abroad is more than a résumé enhancer. It is an immersive way to test clinical instincts, adapt to resource-limited settings, and experience medicine at its most raw and rewarding. From treating parrots in Belize to horses in Guatemala, dogs in India, and wild jaguars in conservation zoos, stepping beyond borders often leads to tremendous professional growth. And these veterinary professionals are proof.