veterinary research

  • Veterinary AI for X-Rays

    There’s buzz in the veterinary world about a paper published in March 2026 where researchers tested the accuracy of veterinary AI for x-rays. The TL/DR conclusion? Of the 6 veterinary AI tools assessed, “…none appeared suitable for clinical use in their current form.” The makers of the AI platforms say that the tools continuously (and exponentially) improve, so tests done 18 months ago don’t reflect today’s reality. Fair point, maybe, but let’s look at what the AI tools saw and what they ignored or misdiagnosed. See for yourself the actual x-rays that 3 of the 6 AI tools botched in spectacular fashion.

  • Arthritis Supplements for Dogs New Research Review

    Well, crap friends. There’s some surprising new intel on arthritis supplements for dogs in a recently published veterinary paper that looked at a bunch of prior studies into various types of enhanced diets, nutraceuticals, and arthritis supplements for dogs (and cats).

    I emailed the paper to our main DVM. We’ll talk about it more when the dogs get their wellness exams soon. I very well may be changing my strategies for preventing and helping my dogs with joint supplements. (Or not, keep reading to the end.) What works? What doesn’t? What’s *maybe on the horizon as the next big thing in arthritis supplements for dogs? Let’s find out.