The use of AI in veterinary practices in Canada
Written by Jeff Pang, BSc, JDBorden, Ladner, Gervais, LLPwww.blg.com As artificial intelligence, or “AI,” becomes increasingly prevalent, from dedicated AI assistants to AI-enabled household devices, it is also being used more frequently in healthcare settings. The practice of veterinary medicine is no exception. This article provides a brief summary of the current regulatory landscape and…
Care under pressure: What a new Canadian study reveals about veterinary affordability, stress, and opportunity
In Canada, veterinary teams already know the reality: more clients are struggling with costs, more difficult conversations are happening in exam rooms, and more care decisions are shaped by finances than by medicine alone. A new national report conducted by Gallup in partnership with PetSmart Charities of Canada now puts numbers behind those daily experiences.…
New survey data: Most pet weight-loss attempts fall short
Written by Dr. Ernie Ward, DVM, CVFT Most pet owners who tried to help their dog or cat lose weight said the effort didn’t work. In a new survey from the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP), only 1 in 4 dog owners and fewer than 1 in 5 cat owners reported that their pet reached…
Aquamation: A sustainable choice for pet aftercare
Positioning your practice as an environmentally conscious leaderBy Judith Samson-French, DVM MSc Extending compassion beyond a lifetime Veterinarians are in the business of care—care that spans prevention, healing, and often, helping clients say goodbye. Increasingly, pet owners are asking a new question: Can my pet’s final care be as gentle on the planet as it was…
Canada’s veterinary care crisis: What pet parents are telling us
A new perspective on access, affordability, and innovation in pet health Across Canada, pet ownership has risen steadily, with more than 12 million households now including a dog or cat. Yet, behind these numbers lies a deepening crisis: for millions of pet parents, veterinary care is simply out of reach. PetSmart Charities of Canada, in…
What’s Up Pussycat? Trends, Updates and Changes in Feline Veterinary Medicine
Feline medicine has experienced a surge of interest over the past decade, with increasing research on cat specific diseases and conditions. It’s estimated that there are up to 373 million cats kept as pets worldwide and this number continues to grow. The recently released 2025 World of the Cat Report offers insights into feline-specific veterinary…
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