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Think of Vet Candy’s Brain Smarts as your brain’s cheat day—except instead of donuts, you get trivia, science, and the wild comedy duo, Caitlin and Clay Palmer. Learning has never been this ridiculous.

Special guest, Shannon Gervais!  

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Get ready for a Brainsmarts challenge like no other! Join Dr. Christina Gentry, DVM, DACVD, Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology at Texas A&M and headliner at WVC Vegas, as she dives into the world of veterinary dermatology. From allergic skin disease to tricky ear infections, Dr. Gentry puts her knowledge to the test in a fast-paced, FOMO-filled showdown.

Will she win the Brainsmarts challenge? Don’t miss the insights...

📚 Cat Daddy Episode 3: Who’s Got the Cat Smarts? 😸

Clay & Caitlin Palmer are at it again in Cat Daddy, bringing you another hilarious trivia showdown. This time, the stakes are higher and the cat knowledge is deeper! Our guest is stepping up to the plate, but will they win the ultimate cat trivia battle? Or will they get tangled in the yarn of defeat? Tune in to find ...

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 C...

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? Do...

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 ...

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 inclu...

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, a...

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 ...

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...

1. 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 t...

On today's Vet Candy News under 5, we hear updates on H5N1.

The detection of H5N1 in a Texas dairy herd and the unresolved source of the California child’s infection highlight the evolving challenges posed by avian influenza. Collaboration between animal and human health sectors—guided by a One Health framework—is essential to mitigate risks. Vigilance, biosecurity, and continued research are key to safeguarding both animal and hum...

A new study from the University of Nottingham shows that in the U.K., no commercially available dog foods—plant-based, meat-based, or veterinary—fully meet all adult dog nutritional guidelines. Published in PLOS One on September 3, 2025, researchers analyzed 31 dry dog foods labeled “complete,” including 19 meat-based, 6 plant-based...

Summer just got a whole lot hotter—because the latest issue of Vet Candy Magazine is officially live! Brought to you by PRN Pharmacal, this month’s edition is bursting with energy, real talk, and the kind of inspiration that makes you want to high-five the nearest vet mom you know.

Gracing our cover is none other than Dr. Elān Armstrong, the unstoppable Connecticut veterinarian who juggles a thriving career, co-hosts our brand-new ...