Two Veterinarians' Incredible Journey to Beat the Odds and Transform Animal Care in El Paso
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Two Veterinarians' Incredible Journey to Beat the Odds and Transform Animal Care in El Paso

El Paso County, recognizing the need for more veterinarians in the area, has initiated the Foreign Veterinarian Pathway Program to assist foreign veterinarians. This program aims to address El Paso's critical shortage of veterinary professionals. As the first participants, Dr. Gustavo Willis and Dr. Brian Garcia, who earned their veterinary degrees in Juárez, Mexico — at the Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez — but are not certified to practice in the United States. are benefiting from the county's support in covering certification costs.

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Hill’s bumps up the flavors with new product innovation
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Hill’s bumps up the flavors with new product innovation

Hill’s Pet Nutrition, a division of Colgate-Palmolive, announced a series of new product innovations for its therapeutic pet food line, Hill’s Prescription Diet, on Jan. 11. The new innovations are “anchored in science,” according to Hill’s Pet Nutrition, with a specific focus on palatability.

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21 Questions with Ava Cabble
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21 Questions with Ava Cabble

this captivating episode of "21 Questions with Vet Candy," we're thrilled to introduce Ava Cabble, a bright and ambitious first-year veterinary student at Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine. Originally from Michigan, Ava's passion for animals takes a unique twist as she embarks on a specialized path in herpetological medicine, focusing on reptiles.

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Revolutionizing Animal Healthcare: Discover the Top 5 Breakthrough Veterinary Trends of 2024!
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Revolutionizing Animal Healthcare: Discover the Top 5 Breakthrough Veterinary Trends of 2024!

Dr. Jill Lopez, CEO of Vet Candy gives the Five biggest Emerging Trends in Veterinary Care for 2024: Navigating Staff Shortages and Expanding Access

The veterinary industry is undergoing a significant transformation in 2024, driven by the need to increase access to veterinary care and address the ongoing shortage of staff and veterinarians. Five key trends are shaping the future of veterinary services, offering innovative solutions and enhancing the overall quality of animal healthcare.

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 What dogs really want to watch on TV , according to a veterinary ophthalmologist
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What dogs really want to watch on TV , according to a veterinary ophthalmologist

A recent study by the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM) delved into an intriguing question: What would dogs watch on TV if they had control over the remote? While this question might seem whimsical, the study, led by Dr. Freya Mowat, a veterinary ophthalmologist at the SVM's Department of Surgical Sciences, had a more profound purpose. It aimed to address a critical gap in veterinary medicine – the need for more sensitive methods to assess vision in dogs.

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