American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA)

11/03/2026

The health of animals, people, and the environment is interconnected. 🌎🐾

This , we're highlighting two AAHA resources that help veterinary teams put the One Health approach into practice.
🤝 2025 AAHA One Health Guidelines: Explore how collaboration between veterinary and human healthcare professionals can strengthen care for patients and their families.

🔬NEW 2026 AAHA One Health Parasitology Guidelines: Discover recommendations for recognizing emerging parasitic threats, supporting responsible antiparasitic use, and protecting animal and public health.

From strengthening professional partnerships to addressing emerging health threats, veterinary teams play an essential role in protecting the health of our communities.

Explore both resources:
2025 One Health Guidelines: https://hubs.li/Q04D1-9n0

New 2026 AAHA One Health Guidelines: Emerging Concerns in Canine and Feline Parasitology: https://hubs.li/Q04D1-5N0

11/02/2026

Your practice may not always need another hire. Sometimes the opportunity is helping the people already on your team build new skills and grow into new responsibilities.

Join us for Stop Hiring, Start Building, a 3-hour workshop focused on practical ways to make employee development part of everyday practice operations.

Learn how training, coaching, mentorship, clear expectations, and consistent feedback can help team members move from learning a skill to using it confidently and independently.
You’ll also leave with a framework for creating a 90-day development plan for a role or team member in your own practice.

🔗 Save your spot: https://hubs.li/Q04yQ98d0
📅 Nov. 4 at 6 p.m. ET
📅 Nov. 11 at 6 p.m. PT
🎓 3 hours RACE-approved CE

Sponsored by Zoetis

11/01/2026

They've spent years learning our routines, reading our moods, and finding ways to tell us exactly what they want. 🐾

But as our pets get older, some things aren't so easy to communicate.

A favorite spot they no longer visit. A staircase they hesitate to climb. Restless nights when they used to sleep soundly.

It's easy to brush off these little changes as part of getting older. But aging itself isn't a disease, and subtle shifts in behavior, mobility, or daily routines can be important clues about a pet's health.

The good news? You don't have to figure out what these changes mean on your own. Your veterinary team can help you understand what's happening and find ways to keep your senior companion comfortable and thriving.

❤️ You know your pet better than anyone. If something seems different, it's worth a conversation.

Learn which changes to watch for and when to seek veterinary care: https://hubs.li/Q04BT0l50

10/30/2026

A little Halloween fun for your clients and their pups. 🎃🐾

These homemade pumpkin dog treats use just a few simple ingredients, including xylitol-free peanut butter, because spooky season should not include an emergency trip to the veterinary hospital.

Feel free to save or share this recipe with pet owners looking for a festive treat. As always, treats are best enjoyed in moderation and should fit the individual pet’s dietary needs.

Happy almost Halloween! 👻

10/29/2026

Parasite risks are changing. Is your veterinary team prepared? 🔬

Shifting geographic ranges, emerging drug resistance, and increased animal movement are changing the parasite risks veterinary teams need to recognize.

The NEW 2026 AAHA One Health Guidelines: Emerging Concerns in Canine and Feline Parasitology are here to help.

Explore guidance on:
🔹 12 emerging parasites of greatest concern
🔹 Diagnostic and treatment considerations
🔹 Antiparasitic drug stewardship
🔹 Zoonotic risks and client communication

Swipe through for a look at what's inside, then explore the full guidelines: https://hubs.li/Q04Bcy0M0

10/28/2026

🐾 Participating in the 2026 Pet Obesity Prevalence Survey is easier than you might think!

The Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP) has broken the process down into five quick steps to help veterinary teams contribute valuable data on pet weight and body condition.

From entering patient information to recording weight and body condition scores, each submission takes approximately one to two minutes.

📅 Survey open through December 31, 2026.

Qualifying U.S. clinics may also receive a $50 stipend for submitting at least 15 eligible, complete records, subject to data review.

See how your clinic can participate:

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10/27/2026

When a senior dog starts taking shorter steps, is it just part of getting older? 🐾

New research suggests there may be more to the story.

In a study of 88 senior and geriatric dogs, researchers found an association between shorter front-limb strides and greater signs of cognitive impairment, even after accounting for age and pain.

While gait changes alone can't diagnose cognitive dysfunction, they could offer another valuable piece of the puzzle when evaluating senior patients.

Explore the findings in AAHA Trends: https://hubs.ly/Q04C7R9l0

10/26/2026

THIS WEDNESDAY! ⏰

A more efficient practice doesn’t always require a complete overhaul. Sometimes, it starts with improving the everyday workflows that create the most friction.

This Wednesday, join Connor Walbrecht to learn practical strategies for streamlining check-in, checkout, forward booking, payment processing, and reconciliation.

📅 Oct. 28
Registration is closing in. Reserve your spot now and bring practical efficiency strategies back to your team.

🔗 Register: https://hubs.li/Q04zWC3_0

10/25/2026

How much has the parasite landscape changed in veterinary medicine? 🦠
More than you might think.

From parasites expanding into new regions to growing concerns about drug resistance, veterinary teams are facing challenges that aren't always covered by traditional prevention conversations.

The upcoming 2026 AAHA One Health Parasitology Guidelines address 12 emerging parasites of greatest concern, plus nine additional parasites of potential concern.

Launching October 29! Get a sneak peek at what's inside and hear from the experts who helped develop them. 👇
https://hubs.li/Q04C7bTp0

10/23/2026

Sometimes teamwork looks like a perfectly coordinated plan. Other times, it looks like charting on the floor with a bin of blankets for a desk. 😂🐾

That's exactly the kind of everyday veterinary magic captured in our 2026 Teams@Work Photo Contest winning photo!

Congratulations to Pine Creek Animal Hospital and Brie Smoker, CVT, who perfectly captured the multitasking, improvisation, and patient-first dedication veterinary teams know all too well. 💚

Swipe to celebrate our winner, runners-up, and all the incredible teams who shared their photos with us!