Vet Candy

04/09/2025

"They Told Her She'd Never Be A Vet. Wait 'Til You See Her Now.

The path to a dream is rarely a straight line. For Alena Brown, a first-year student at the brand-new Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine at Rowan University, it was more of a “bumpy road” filled with detours and unexpected climbs. But as she settles into her anatomy lectures and lab work, sh...

03/09/2025

"PRN Pharmacal Announces Veterinary Technician Awards Program to Honor Exceptional Care

Pegasus Laboratories/PRN Pharmacal, a company focused on developing innovative products to treat chronic conditions in cats, dogs, and horses, is launching an awards program that celebrates the dedication, compassion, and clinical expertise of veterinary technicians.

30/08/2025

"Revolutionizing Spinal Care: Dr. Gaemia Tracy Brings PLDA Training to the East Coast

Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) is one of the most common spinal disorders affecting dogs—especially breeds like Dachshunds, Beagles, Basset Hounds, and French Bulldogs. For these at-risk breeds, the risk of thoracolumbar disc herniation can be life-altering. But now, a groundbreaking procedure...

30/08/2025

"From Engineering to Endangered Species: How Ahan Jain Found His True Calling in Veterinary Medicine

Tuskegee University veterinary student and Class of 2027 Vice President Ahan Jain shares his inspiring journey from biomedical engineering to a future in wildlife and conservation medicine. Discover how his passion for animals, leadership skills, and perseverance shaped his decision to leave enginee

29/08/2025

"Environmental Chemical Exposures in Boxer Dogs With Multicentric Lymphoma

A prospective case-control study published in the Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine has identified a significant association between exposure to the volatile organic compound (VOC) benzene and the development of multicentric lymphoma (ML) in Boxer dogs. The study moves beyond epidemiological q

29/08/2025

"Frontline Defense: USDA Equips Veterinarians with Critical Tools Against a Re-Emerging Threat

In the collective memory of American agriculture, the New World screwworm is a ghost of a nightmare—a devastating pest declared eradicated from the United States over four decades ago. But in the face of climate change and increased global movement, complacency is a dangerous luxury. This week, th...

25/08/2025

"U.S. confirms nation's first travel-associated human screwworm case connected to Central American outbreak

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has confirmed the nation’s first travel-associated case of New World screwworm in a human, linked to the ongoing outbreak in Central America, according to a statement provided to Reuters.

23/08/2025

🎙️🐾 All Creatures – the podcast where veterinary medicine gets weird, wild, and absolutely hilarious!

Imagine CSI meets Scooby-Doo…but with more fur, more claws, and a lot more “what did that cat just do?!” Each episode follows our veterinary heroes as they tackle bizarre animal cases, from mysterious illnesses to straight-up supernatural-sounding mishaps. Along the way, you’ll laugh, gasp, and actually learn real veterinary tips you can use in practice—or just to impress your friends.

💉 Expect:
*Twists and turns worthy of a detective show
*Animals behaving badly (and sometimes heroically)
** Comedy that only vets will truly get
Practical, vet-approved knowledge sprinkled throughout

📚 Learning has never been this chaotic, funny, or fur-filled. Tune in and join the adventure—where solving animal mysteries is serious business…mostly.

Check it out for free on https://www.myvetcandy.com/all-creatures or subscribe to Vet Candy on a podcast platform of your choice

20/08/2025

"The Heavy Burden: New Study Links Excess Body Fat and Larger Size to Widespread Osteoarthritis in Cats

A groundbreaking study using whole-body CT scans has provided compelling evidence that excess body fat is a significant risk factor for osteoarthritis (OA) in cats, with larger body size compounding the problem. The research, which also investigated key metabolic hormones, offers a new understanding

20/08/2025

"Beyond the Procedure: Study Reveals Declawing Causes Lasting Neurological Damage and Worsens Arthritis Pain in Cats

The controversial practice of feline declawing (onychectomy) has long been opposed on ethical grounds, with bans increasingly common due to concerns about chronic pain and compromised welfare. However, the precise neurological and physiological mechanisms of this pain have remained poorly understood

20/08/2025

"The Silent Epidemic: Unraveling the Mystery of Feline Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis (OA) in cats is not a minor ailment; it is a pervasive, degenerative, and painfully silent epidemic. Recognized as the primary source of chronic pain in the feline population, it afflicts well over a quarter of all cats. Yet, despite its prevalence, a profound gap exists between the n