The Great American Mutt in the 21st century: A new paradigm
The animal welfare community has a responsibility to blaze a new trail for ethical and humane sourcing of puppies.January 2022
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Fighting overpopulation and euthanasia: A history of spay-neuter practices in the U.S.
Key milestones reflect an increasing desire in society to prevent the killing of millions of healthy dogs and cats.January 2022
The dog shortage: How spay-neuter has led to empty shelters
Animal welfare campaigns have been so successful that many communities have no adoptable dogs. We can solve this dilemma with humane breeding.January 2022
Pain, cancer, obesity: Disturbing links uncovered in a decade's worth of research
We owe it to dogs and their owners to give them all the information about the optimal age for spaying and neutering their pet.January 2022
The orthopedist's view: The perils of delayed growth plate closure
Messing with dogs' hormones by spaying and neutering before skeletal maturity may be the factor that leads to joint problems down the line.January 2022
The euthanasia factor: How early sterilization saves lives
Preserving a pet's long-term health doesn't do any good if the animal never makes it out of a shelter alive. When it comes to timing of spaying and neutering, all factors must be taken into account.January 2022
What about the cats? Spay-neuter issues in the feline world
While dogs take up most of the bandwidth in ever-evolving conversations about sterilization, let's not forget about the feline species. Here are a few issues to be aware of.January 2022
Global Desk - The Great Spay-Neuter Debate
A curated collection of perspectives on sterilization of dogs in Scandinavia — and beyond.January 2022
Point counterpoint: Celebrating National Veterinary Technician Week
Should technician week be about technicians or the whole team?October 2021
The evolution of a technician: From lab assistant to high-level specialist
A history of the veterinary technician role reflects changes in views and values.October 2021
Too much stress, not enough staff. Fact or fiction?
Surviving a low simmer of anxiety in the midst of a labor shortage takes communication and team spirit, not to mention a realistic look at the past, present and future.October 2021
How tired are techs? Recovering from fight-or-flight mode
COVID made an already stressful job downright insane. I'm here to say you can find ways to care for yourself and others — and find your way back from burnout.October 2021