Melissa Shapiro, DVM, is a small-animal veterinarian, author, and speaker. She is the creator and driving force behind the social media phenomenon Piglet, the deaf blind pink puppy. Shapiro is an outspoken advocate for disabled pets through media appearances, presentations at veterinary and pet care conferences, on her social media platforms, and through her monthly webinar series. Recently she created The Disabled Pets Project, a comprehensive resource for vets, pet parents, and rescuers who care

Artist and UL Lafayette alum, Dickie Landry, joins La Louisiane's managing editor Marie Elizabeth Oliver and senior editorial director for UL, Dr. James Savage, to discuss the profound legacy left by zydeco king, Clifton Chenier, as well as the significance of the new scholarship made to benefit zydeco accordion students in the UL Lafayette Traditional Music Program. Full Interview Transcript

This podcast is sponsored by Antech DiagnosticsMichelle Evason, BSc, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), MRCVS, serves as Global Director, Veterinary Clinical Education for Antech Diagnostics (MARS). She has worked in general practice, academia, specialty clinical practice, and in the animal health industry. Michelle has published on numerous infectious diseases, antimicrobial stewardship, nutrition, spectrum of care, veterinary- and pet-owner education related topics. She keeps busy (and humble!) with 2 teenage

In this podcast, I discuss the comprehensive Step 2/3 review that will be held from June 2-13, 2025 (5-10 pm EST each evening over zoom except weekends). The class will be incredibly comprehensive, cover content in sound contextual fashion, make you extremely comfortable with NBME testing principles and challenges, and significantly elevate your critical thinking/reasoning … Continue reading June 2025 50 Hour, 500 MCQ Step 2/3 Review (6/2-13, 2025)

Shannon Bass, DVM, grew up in a veterinary practice and spent 19 years in clinical practice after graduating from Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine. She worked as a general practice doctor, emergency veterinarian, acupuncturist, and medical director of a specialty/emergency hospital. After almost 2 decades of practice, Bass moved into veterinary recruiting, focusing on specialty and emergency roles. She is currently the Vice President of Medical Leadership at Vets Pets, a group of

In this podcast, I discuss the comprehensive Step 2/3 review that will be held from June 2-13, 2025 (5-10 pm EST each evening over zoom except weekends). The class will be incredibly comprehensive, cover content in sound contextual fashion, make you extremely comfortable with NBME testing principles and challenges, and significantly elevate your critical thinking/reasoning … Continue reading June 2025 50 Hour, 500 MCQ Step 2/3 Review (6/2-13, 2025)

College of Liberal Arts Dean Ani Kokobobo shares with La Louisiane what excites her most about leading UL Lafayette's oldest college, how its research centers foster community connection and why liberal arts thinking is more essential than ever in today’s world.

Renee D. Schmid, DVM, DABT, DABVT, is senior veterinary toxicologist and director, veterinary medicine for Pet Poison Helpline. She earned a bachelor of science in agriculture and her doctorate degree at Kansas State University in Manhattan. She joined the helpline and Safety Call International in 2013.