Clinical

Get expert insight on the treatment of bite wounds in animals: the importance of the whole-patient assessment, the latest on bandaging recommendations, and some adjunctive treatment options you may want to consider!

Veterinary medicine has become increasingly complex in recent years. With over 22 specialty organizations and 46 veterinary specialties recognized by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), referrals have become integral to providing comprehensive care.

Clients increasingly expect clear communication, seamless coordination, and high standards for both routine and complex cases. The 2025 AAHA Referral Guidelines respond to these needs by providing a framework that fosters stronger partnerships between primary care teams (PCTs) and specialty care teams (SCTs). Task force co-chair Genesis Jones, DVM, shares why she believes the upcoming Referral Guidelines will be so impactful to the veterinary profession.

AAHA will be hosting an upcoming webinar and sharing bimonthly updates about the H5N1  outbreak. Let us know what information is most helpful to include for your daily work in practice by filling out this form.

Making time to attend all the webinars that catch your eye while they’re live can be tough with a schedule as busy as yours. But good news—you can still view these webinars and get CE!

Can you name the most common type of brain tumor in dogs? What about humans? Believe it or not they are the same thing: Meningiomas. But a subset of this type of tumor is much less common.

Research from the Dog Aging Project suggests that by looking after your pup, you just might improve your own health, too.

A study published on Feb. 13 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) showed evidence that multiple veterinarians who work with dairy cattle, among other animals, tested positive for H5N1 antibodies.

Anesthesia in brachycephalic dogs presents unique challenges due to their predisposition to airway obstruction, stress-related complications, and higher risks of aspiration. Read on for expert tips on ways to mitigate risks and prioritize patient safety.

A pet microchip company’s closure has caused concern among pet owners and veterinary organizations, and has also prompted its removal from AAHA’s popular online microchip lookup tool.

How did H5N9 influenza infect a commercial duck farm in California, and what is the likelihood we will see more of this viral subtype? Here is what we know so far.