Banfield Pet Hospital® and the North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) are pleased to present our 2025 Veterinary Emerging Topics (VET)™ Report.

The 2025 VET Report centers on antibiotic use and stewardship, a matter of growing urgency that impacts humans, pets, and the planet. Antibiotics are essential for treating infectious diseases in humans and pets, but their efficacy is threatened by the increasing incidence of microbes that are resistant to one or several of these agents. As veterinary professionals, we have a responsibility to use these antibiotics judiciously, safeguarding our health and the planet.

This year’s report is a continuation of the conversation started in last year’s report, which shared steps veterinary practices can take to reduce their environmental footprint and foster more sustainable practices. It also is part of our broader support of the Mars Inc. Sustainable in a Generation Plan, aimed at reducing Mars’ environmental impact in line with what science says is necessary to keep the planet healthy. See Mars’ plan for achieving Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 and learn how Mars Veterinary Health and all its businesses, including Banfield, are taking action to contribute to this commitment.

Download the 2025 Veterinary Emerging Topics (VET)™ report now