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Chewy Health releases first veterinary do-not-crush medication list

Chewy Health launched what the company calls the first do-not-crush medication list developed specifically for veterinary medicine. According to Chewy, similar resources exist in human pharmacy, but this is the first built for veterinary use. The company released two versions: a clinical reference PDF for veterinary professionals and a simplified PetMD article for pet owners.

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Practice Money

Comp, deals, and consolidation — the read-through for your practice.

• Vetster partners with 17-location boarding chain to put telehealth vets on call for guest pets
The deal covers five brands across seven states and includes free virtual care for Kindred employees' pets.  Read →
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• AAHA data shows 44% of pets are now seniors as 15-18% lifespan gains reshape practice revenue
The American Animal Hospital Association reports 44% of pets are now classified as seniors, and the revenue mix has shifted from preventive care to chronic disease management.  Read →
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The Exam Room

New studies, decoded: the journal, the sample size, the limitation.

• Hill's releases small-dog clinical report as breed mix shifts practice case load
The company says small dogs now make up more than 52% of the global canine population and should not be treated as scaled-down versions of larger breeds.  Read →
Today's Veterinary Business
• ZIP code practice density varies five-fold inside single metro areas, Terminal data shows
South LA's 90011 has 106,000 residents and the same problem, while Fort Worth's 76179 has two practices for 74,000 people with $106K median income.  Read →
Today's Veterinary Business
 
 

Career & Life

A vet student four weeks from boards says practices are asking the wrong hiring question
Sue Vũ, four weeks from her NAVLE, writes that the generation practices are about to hire is scared, and that fear is splitting them in two directions.  Read →
 
 

The Wire

01.  FDA authorizes emergency fluralaner use for screwworm infestations in dogs — The November 3 Emergency Use Authorization covers Bravecto chewable tablets for New World screwworm myiasis in dogs and puppies.
02.  ElleVet Introduces CBD and Ashwagandha Supplements — ElleVet Sciences has launched its Natural Compounds product line, integrating its proprietary CBD and CBDA with botanical ingredients like...
03.  AVMA Updates Antimicrobial Stewardship Guide — The American Veterinary Medical Association has released a comprehensive update to its clinical report, “Antimicrobial Stewardship and Path...
04.  AI adoption in vet med has doubled, study finds — Digitail and the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) have released their 2026 Veterinary AI Study, finding that AI use among veteri...
 
 

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