Veterinary E-News Magazine

May 8 | 2025 Issue 9

State animal chiropractic bills net mixed results

By: Edie Lau

Attempts to let chiropractors work independently of veterinarians gain ground

Applications open for 2026 human-animal bond research funding program

By: Veterinary Practice News

Eligible universities, foundations, charities, and NGOs are invited to submit human-animal bond research proposals by August 15, 2025, for a chance to receive up to $40,000 in funding.

Mexico veterinary school withdraws from US accreditation

By: Lisa Wogan

UNAM's hard-fought effort to achieve recognition voluntarily reversed after 14 years

Benefits of Using a Mobile X-Ray System

By: Diagnostic Imaging Systems

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Brain Teaser: Can you solve this puzzle?

By: Kendra Freeman, DVM, MS, DACVS (Large Animal/Small Animal)

Test your veterinary knowledge with our monthly challenge.

Understanding canine intervertebral disc disease

By:Miranda Morman

A recent study examined long-term effects of the disease.

Impact of misinformation on pet obesity highlighted in recent survey

By: Veterinary Practice News

Explore Royal Canin’s latest insights and their efforts to tackle the challenges of healthy pet weight management.

Prescription sedative and analgesic is voluntarily recalled

By Veterinary Practice News

Visible particulate matter was observed in 2 products containing dexmedetomidine hydrochloride injection 0.5 mg/mL for dogs and cats.

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First drug OK'd for most common heart condition in cats

By: Lena Beck

'Conditional approval' means the drug appears safe but is not yet proven effective

Signs a cat may have arthritis

By: Kristin Kirkby Shaw, DVM, PhD, MS, DACVS-SA, DACVSMR

Abi Bautista-Alejandre, Assistant Editor

Discussing how veterinarians can guide clients in spotting subtle signs of feline arthritis at home

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Stress Eating: Anticipatory Behavior of Horses at Feeding Time

By Kentucky Equine Research Staff

Domestic horses often show anticipatory and stress-related behaviors around feeding time, particularly in meal-fed horses.

Getting Ahead of Thrush

By Katie Navarra

Learn about this common hoof condition from farriers and horse owners who have managed it.

Vitamin E Levels Stable in Hospitalized Horses, Though Deficiency Still a Concern

By Kentucky Equine Research Staff

A surprisingly high rate of vitamin E deficiency in horses at the time of hospital admission was observed by researchers.

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Study highlights gap between general and specialty care in veterinary medicine

By Boo Larsen

Explore how bridging the communication gap in veterinary specialty care can ease pet parent stress, improve outcomes, and strengthen referral success.

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Clinical empathy for you, me, and everybody

By: Caitlin McCafferty

Take a deep dive into the world of clinical empathy in veterinary medicine with Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, and Josh Rosen, DVM

Going back to the basics of dentistry

By: Heather Duncan, DVM, DAVDC

Abi Bautista-Alejandre, Assistant Editor

Heather Duncan, DVM, DAVDC, offers a preview of her continuing education session, now available through Fetch On-Demand

Diagnostic Imaging Systems does not claim any ownership or take any credit for the articles listed in the Veterinary E-News Magazine. We have simply gathered top stories from some of the best veterinary news sources to share with our customers, along with updated veterinary conference information, and special equipment promotions.

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