Clinical

Bundle up! AAHA has several learning opportunities for November 2025 as temperatures drop.

We turned to veterinary technicians with special expertise in the fields of anesthesia and surgery, in addition to the AAHA Standards of Accreditation, to answer questions about best practices in aseptic surgical prep of veterinary patients.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued Emergency Use Authorization (EUA), a first-ever for an animal drug, for the use of Credelio (lotilaner) chewable tablets for treatment of New World screwworm (NWS) in dogs and puppies.

A new retrospective study in JAAHA looks at the prevalence of some nontraditional HAC symptoms in dogs who were seen by a veterinary dermatologist.

“Antibiotic resistance doesn’t respect fences,” said Yosra Helmy, DVM, MVSc, PhD. That’s why it’s so important to employ strategies such as antimicrobial stewardship, biosecurity, and client education to avoid selecting for new multi-drug resistant bacteria.

Canine sports medicine is a dynamic and collaborative field, bringing together veterinarians, trainers, physiotherapists, researchers, and dog handlers. It benefits elite working and competitive dogs as well as family pets. And thanks to the American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation’s new residency program, it’s a specialty that’s set to grow and impact even more dogs, as well as the people who love them.

Does the idea of talking to clients about their overweight pets make your palms sweat? This Pet Obesity Day, we’re sharing expert tips to make this tough conversation easier and more effective.

Claire Burbick, DVM, PhD, DACVM, is associate professor and Bacteriology section head at Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine, Washington Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory.

A veterinary technician specialist in emergency and critical care reviews the current recommendations on safe and efficient warming and cooling in dogs and cats.

The RECOVER Initiative recently published their first newborn resuscitation guidelines, providing evidence-based guidance for the care of puppies and kittens who experience cardiopulmonary arrest shortly after birth.