Author | Bob Alaburda, Associate Editorial Director

Boaz Man, DVM, explains how laser surgery can shorten anesthesia time, minimize bleeding and swelling, and deliver precise tissue ablation.

Mary Berg, BS, RVT, LATG, VTS (Dentistry), shares practical, workflow-focused strategies that reduce aerosolized bacteria, shorten procedure time, and improve dental outcomes in veterinary practice.

Lead researchers at Penn Vet explain how the samples were handled, what the dogs’ roughly 70% accuracy means for clinicians, and the next steps needed to translate the finding into a clinical test.

Expert guidance on emerging ethical dilemmas, clinic workflows, communication strategies, and aftercare partnerships to help veterinary teams improve end-of-life care for companion animals.