Recent news and analysis on Veterinary Medicine

Veterinary news covering pet care demand, clinic chains, drug approvals for animals, and veterinary labor.

• "When Should You Say Goodbye to a Pet?"

  This commentary explores the rise of pet hospice and palliative care, arguing that as pets are increasingly viewed as family members, owners face complex end-of-life decisions similar to human medicine. The author, a palliative-care physician, contends that veterinarians like Jessamyn Kennedy are pioneering a new art of guiding owners through their pets' dying process, emphasizing quality of life and informed choices.

• Honeybees and shrimp now vaccinated against diseases

  Invertebrates like honeybees and shrimp are being vaccinated for the first time. The honeybee vaccine, conditionally approved three years ago, targets American foulbrood and a varroa mite virus. A shrimp vaccine in early testing boosted survival from 27% to 48% against one pathogen and from 0% to 58% against another.