Vet Candy – Veterinary Lifestyle, News & Learning

Obsessed with the Palmers: Zombie Apocalypse Hits the Vet World!

Brains… and bark? In this hilarious and slightly horrifying episode, the Palmers dive into everything zombies. Our hosts, who live and breathe the vet world, explore zombie lore, share survival tips (for pets and humans), and deliver laughs that are to die for. Perfect for horror fans, vet enthusiasts, and anyone who secretly hopes they’d survive a zombie outbreak. Don’t miss this undead chaos!

Obsessed with the Palmers: Halloween Marathon Special – The Baba Yaga Episode You Can’t Miss!

Get ready to dive into one of our all-time favorite episodes! In this Halloween marathon special, we explore the chilling legend of Baba Yaga, uncover spooky family secrets, and share laughs that only the Palmers can deliver. Whether you’re a horror fanatic or just love a good story, this episode will keep you on the edge of your seat… and maybe leave you double-checking your closet at night. Tune in if you dare! Spooky level 10!

Obsessed with the Palmers: Wickedly Funny Witching Hour with Caitlin & Clay!

Ever wondered what happens when two comedians with a sharp sense of humor dive into the world of witches? Caitlin and Clay Palmer, your favorite comedian duo, mix laughs, lore, and a little bit of mischief in this spellbinding episode. From ancient curses to modern witchy surprises, this episode is guaranteed to enchant, entertain, and maybe even hex your funny bone. Tune in—you won’t want to miss this magical chaos!  Part of Vet Candy's Halloween Marathon, 24 scary podcasts in 24 hours in Halloween 2025!

8 Cats, 1 Diva Vet — and Total Cat Chaos Ensues

It’s another episode of Pet Candy's Cat Daddy, where the competition is as fierce as a cat protecting its favorite toy! Caitlin Palmer, is back, hosting a hilarious episode with a guest who is ready to prove they know everything about feline facts. This week our guest is Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine vet student and mom of 8 cats, "Millie" Mildred Mullings, aka The Diva Vet! Who will take the cat trivia crown?Don’t miss this purrfectly hilarious showdown!💉 Brought to you by Zoetis, maker of Solensia.🔗 SolensiaVetTeam.comListen now on Pet Candy on Apple or a podcast platform of your choice!https://lnkd.in/e5y5jeqGhashtag#petcandy hashtag#pets hashtag#CatTrivia hashtag#PetCandy hashtag#CatDaddyPodcast hashtag#CatLovers

From Broadway Dreams to Cat Trivia: Micala Henson Takes on "Cat Daddy”

In this episode of Cat Daddy, comedian cat lovers Clay & Caitlin Palmer are joined by a VERY special guest, former vet tech, and current vet student and mom of three, Micala Henson, who thinks she know everything about cats. Spoiler: She might have underestimated the fun... 😏
Get ready for some serious cat trivia laughs and maybe a few shocking revelations. Can Micala Henson outsmart the hosts? Tune in to find out!

The Closer You Are to Your Pet, the More You’ll Spend on Pet Tech—Here’s Why

The Pet Health Challenges Study, conducted by the Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) and Chewy Health, surveyed more than 2,000 U.S. dog and cat owners in February 2025. The results show that 97% consider their pet a family member, and 90% say their pets have improved their mental or physical health.
However, caring for pets isn’t always easy—74% of owners reported at least one major challenge. The biggest struggles included leaving pets alone, affording veterinary care, and managing behavior or health issues.
Pet owners with stronger human-animal bonds were also more likely to embrace technology. Those in the “strongest bond” group were twice as likely to use digital tools such as telehealth, mobile apps, or smart devices to manage care. Gen Z owners led the way, using an average of 3.6 pet health tools and showing strong interest in wearables, smart feeders, and virtual vet services.
The findings highlight a growing trend: as pets become more deeply integrated into families, technology is becoming an essential bridge for connection, convenience, and better care.
For more veterinary updates, tune into Vet Candy’s All Creatures podcast—available wherever you listen to podcasts.

Jeremiah Pouncy vs. Brain Smarts: Will Vet School Skills Save Him?

Meet Jeremiah Pouncy, the Cornell vet student who makes the rest of us look like underachievers. He checks lion blood pressures, delivers clean water to communities, and somehow still has time to survive exams without spontaneously combusting. 🦁 
Brain Smart's Caitlin & Clay Palmer keep up the chaos with ridiculous trivia, snarky commentary, and general chaos you didn’t know you needed in your life. Expect laughs, jaw drops, and maybe a tiny existential crisis about your own productivity.
Brought to you by PRN Pharmacal, makers of Felicyn-CA1 for cats with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy—because even super-vets need some heart support.
🎧 Tune in now and see how one vet student is doing the impossible… while you’re still trying to remember the difference between your BCS scales.
 
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She Co-Founded CodaPet… But Can She Handle Turkey Sneezes and Laser Loaded Sharks?

She’s opened a brewery. She’s worked in HR. She co-founded CodaPet, helping families with compassionate in-home euthanasia. But can Dr. Bethany Hsia survive the ultimate challenge—trivia questions about turkey sneezes, cancer-fighting cats, and flu-proof seals?
In this month’s episode of Brain Smarts with Vet Candy, hosts Caitlin and Clay Palmer put Dr. Hsia to the test in the only veterinary podcast where the science is real, the answers are ridiculous, and the scorekeeping is questionable at best.
From dramatic boy cats with weak hearts to a lightning round written entirely in limericks, Dr. Hsia proves she can handle just about anything. (Though let’s be honest—running a nationwide company might actually be easier.)
Presented by PRN Pharmacal, makers of Felycin (sirolimus delayed-release tablets).
🎧 Listen now and find out if Bethany makes it out officially “Brain Smart”… or just slightly traumatized.
PS. Learn more about CodaPet here: https://www.codapet.com/

Shocking Study Exposes Animal Use in Vet Schools

On Vet Candy News, a groundbreaking new study has revealed the extent of animal use in veterinary education across the U.S. and Canada. Researchers reviewed 120 animal use protocols from 26 public vet schools and found widespread reliance on cadavers and terminal teaching exercises—despite ethical guidelines urging alternatives.
Key findings: nearly all schools used horses, cows, or small ruminants; poultry were used in the highest numbers, mainly for euthanasia training; and dogs, cats, and rodents were also included. While donation programs supply many cadavers, sourcing remains inconsistent and sometimes vague.
Most protocols admitted alternatives exist but argued they weren’t equal for teaching. Alarmingly, some schools gave no consideration to alternatives at all—despite guidelines discouraging euthanasia for training purposes.
The authors say this is likely an undercount, since cadavers used in anatomy and pathology aren’t always tracked. Overall, the study highlights a gap between ethical standards and actual practices, urging vet schools to embrace proven alternatives like simulators and clinical cases to train future veterinarians with both skill and compassion.
 
 
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AVMA COE Pulls Diversity Reporting

In March 2025, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Council on Education (COE) quietly rolled back a major accreditation requirement: veterinary schools are no longer required to report on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).
In a letter sent to veterinary school deans, the COE said it will “not require programs to report on, or comply with, current aspects of the Standards of Accreditation that relate to DEI…in a manner that conflicts with applicable law or other institutional directives.” In effect, what was once mandatory is now optional.
The council emphasized that schools may still pursue and share DEI initiatives, but critics warn that removing accountability has serious consequences for the profession:
Loss of Transparency: Without required reporting, schools may sideline DEI work, making it difficult to measure progress.
Student & Faculty Impact: Data on recruitment, retention, and support of underrepresented groups could disappear, allowing disparities to persist unnoticed.
Equity Setbacks: Mandatory reporting has been one of the few tools to push the overwhelmingly white profession toward change. Making it optional risks slowing that momentum.
Veterinary medicine already faces deep representation gaps. According to AVMA data, as of 2021 the profession was 91.9% white, with Black veterinarians making up less than 1%. Without structured reporting, inequities may remain invisible—robbing underrepresented students and faculty of the support they need.
The COE frames the change as protecting institutions from legal conflicts, but many veterinarians, students, and educators see it as a step backward. During the public comment period, dozens urged the council to preserve DEI reporting. Their concerns went unanswered.
For those who believe accountability is essential, action is still possible: contact AVMA representatives, engage with the House of Delegates, and advocate within veterinary schools. Without continued pressure, the profession risks losing one of its few mechanisms for tracking—and tackling—its diversity problem.
 
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