Bipartisan Push to Tackle Rural Veterinarian Shortage
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) has joined a bipartisan coalition reintroducing the Rural Veterinary Workforce Act (S.1163), a critical measure to combat the worsening shortage of veterinarians in rural America.
More Than 99% of U.S. Dogs Have a Behavior Problem, Texas A&M Researcher Finds
A recent study led by Dr. Bonnie Beaver at Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) reveals that over 99% of dogs in the United States exhibit behavior problems, highlighting the importance of awareness and training for dog owners. While many of these issues are seen as minor or not worth addressing by owners, the study emphasizes that these behaviors are common and should not be ignored.
FDA lays off bird flu leadership, among steep cuts to senior veterinarians
The Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) has seen a significant loss of senior leadership and key personnel, including those responsible for managing the response to the ongoing highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) crisis in animals. These cuts are part of a broader reorganization of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) ordered by Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The move has raised concerns within the veterinary community regarding the nation's ability to monitor and respond effectively to emerging animal health threats.
Fashion Meets Function: Dr. Thomas Vega Brings Style & Smarts to Brain SmartsPodcast
When veterinary expertise meets runway-ready flair, you get Dr. Thomas Vega—better known as The Fashion Vet—a dynamic force redefining what it means to be a modern veterinarian. In the latest uproarious episode of Brain Smarts, Dr. Vega goes head-to-head with hosts Clay & Caitlin Palmer in a battle of trivia, quick wit, and unexpected challenges that’ll leave listeners both enlightened and entertained.
The Reinvention of Dr. Joe Jesse Owens, III: How One Veterinarian Is Rewriting the Rules of Animal Care
The fluorescent lights of a Las Vegas emergency clinic are unforgiving at 3 AM. Dr. Joe Jesse Owens knew this better than most—nights spent stabilizing critical patients, navigating distraught pet owners, and making split-second decisions that meant life or death. But on this particular night, as he watched yet another diabetic cat turn away from its prescription food, something clicked. Not just as a clinician, but as an inventor. That moment would eventually lead him to Steve Harvey’s stage with a prototype that could change how pets eat—and redefine his entire career.
Brazil’s Growing Sporotrichosis Epidemic: How a Cat-Transmitted Fungus Is Evolving
A cat in Rio de Janeiro, its nose marked by ulcerated lesions, shows the telltale signs of Sporothrix brasiliensis infection. This highly contagious fungus causes sporotrichosis, a disease that attacks the skin, lymph nodes, and sometimes even internal organs. Transmitted through scratches, bites, or contact with contaminated secretions, it has fueled Latin America’s largest and longest-running sporotrichosis epidemic.