Veterinary Voices

From vultures to anti-trust

VIN News journalists talk about the development of two story topics: the demise of vultures due to livestock drugs and an FTC crackdown on consolidation deals made by corporate practice chains. 

Correction: At minute 4:14, reporter Ross Kelly misspoke in reference to a corporate practice chain purchased by Mars in 2017. The company Mars purchased was VCA, not NVA.

Veterinarians puzzled by flea collar angst

As scrutiny of Seresto ramps up, EPA reexamines adverse-event reports

Clusters of suddenly sick cats roil some veterinary clinics

Suspected side effects raise questions about Chlamydia shot, adverse-event reporting

Calling all dogs who watch TV

Insights from pet owner survey may help veterinary eye doctor develop vision test

Episode note:
Learn more about the survey and participate 

Ukrainian veterinarians endure amid Russia invasion

This conflict is between Russian and Ukrainian governments, not the people

New Denver hospital puts veterinary care on display

CSU creates center to spark interest in animal health careers among kids

Do apologies really come back to bite you?

Veterinarians consider the pros and cons of saying 'I'm sorry'

What is the problem with breeding flat-faced animals?

The founder of Vets Against Brachycephalism explains

Episode notes:

• Calls for bans on breeding short-nosed dogs gain momentum
• Veterinarian: Banning brachycephalic breeds is unrealistic (commentary by Dr. Brenda Bonnett)
• Vets Against Brachycephalism

Path to student loan forgiveness

Navigating the path to student loan forgiveness — hear how one veterinary technician did it

Pets can be poisoned by contact with baldness treatment

A few licks of minoxidil are enough to kill, veterinarians report