After a sudden life-or-death situation, Texas A&M veterinarians were able to save the cat’s life with a surgery not commonly offered.

Texas A&M AgriLife Research seeks to fill gaps in veterinary service

As of September 25, 2023, there are nearly 100 approved animal drug applications for medically important antimicrobials that have one or more indications without a defined duration of use. 

Donlin said some of the short-term solutions AVMA has identified include focusing on retaining staff, incorporating innovative technology into practice, and effectively engaging the full skill sets of all team members, especially veterinary technicians.

Dog Aging Project team is creating a scale to serve as a better indicator of pet health than age alone.