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Why Cats Prefer Sleeping on Their Left Side—and How It Might Help Them Survive
Source: Science Daily An international research team has discovered that domestic cats overwhelmingly prefer sleeping on their left side—revealed through analysis of 408 YouTube videos—suggesting this behavior offers an evolutionary survival benefit. Sleeping on their...
Lyme Disease In Dogs
Source: AVMA Lyme disease, caused by Borrelia burgdorferi bacteria and transmitted by blacklegged ticks, affects both humans and animals, including dogs, cats, and horses. While most infected dogs show no symptoms, 5–10% develop signs like intermittent lameness,...
Guidelines Developed for Diagnosing, Monitoring Canine Cognitive Decline
Source: PHYS ORG An international working group of canine cognition experts has published new guidelines to standardize the diagnosis and monitoring of canine cognitive dysfunction syndrome (CCDS), often compared to Alzheimer’s disease in humans. The guidelines define...
President’s Column: Want to help advance our profession?
Source: AVMA In this President’s Column, Dr. Michael Q. Bailey reflects on how collaboration and volunteer service have shaped his career and the Veterinary profession. From his undergraduate years through Veterinary school, residency, and clinical practice, he...
Tiny Deer Shows Massive Rhino ‘Who’s Boss’ in Epic Clash at Poland Zoo
Source: For The Win A playful yet striking encounter between a tiny deer and a massive rhinoceros at Wroclaw Zoo has gone viral after being compared to a “David vs. Goliath” showdown. The video shows a 28-pound Chinese muntjac, also known as an Asian deer, squaring...
Crowley, Louisiana Vet Hospital Goes Viral Again
Source: 97.3 The Dawg Crowley Veterinarian Hospital in Crowley, Louisiana, has gone viral once again by combining pet care with humor and seasonal fun. The full-service animal hospital, which offers services such as routine exams, dental care, spay and neuter...
Mystery of Wolf-Type Dogs Solved with DNA test
Source: BBC Three large dogs found roaming the streets of Preston, England, in October 2025 have been confirmed as wolf-dogs after DNA testing resolved widespread speculation about their origins. Initially identified by the local council as German Shepherd–type dogs,...
Texas DSHS Says Hays County is Seeing a Significant Spike in Rabies
Source: KVUE Health officials have confirmed a rabies outbreak in Hays County, Texas, primarily affecting local wildlife. According to the Hays County Health Department, most confirmed cases have involved foxes, but rabies poses a serious risk to pets, livestock, and...
Spokane Veterinarian Honored for Dedication to Police K9 Unit
Source: NonStop Local KHQ A Spokane-area veterinarian has been formally recognized for her dedication and service to the Spokane Police Department’s K9 Unit. Police Chief Kevin Hall, along with members of the K9 team, recently presented Dr. Maike Bachmann with a...
State-Level Farm Bill Proposal Aims to Boost Biosecurity and Tackle Veterinarian Shortages
Source: We Are Iowa Iowa officials are advancing a broad state-level farm policy proposal designed to strengthen agriculture, improve preparedness for foreign animal diseases, and address persistent workforce shortages. The plan takes a comprehensive approach to...
High PFAS Levels in Wisconsin Eaglets May Reduce Their Ability to Fend Off Illness
Source: Wisconsin Public Radio Researchers have found that high levels of PFAS, known as “forever chemicals,” in Wisconsin bald eagle nestlings may weaken their immune systems and reduce their ability to fight disease. The Great Lakes Bald Eagle Health Project, which...
Concerns Over Animal Health and EU Food Security
Source: Think Global Health As the EU debates reforms to its Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), set to expire in 2027, disruptions in the agrifood sector are raising serious concerns about food security. Farmers across Europe have protested proposed subsidy cuts, while...
TFB Scholarship Open for Rural Veterinary Students
Source: Texas Farm Bureau Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) is accepting applications for its Rural Veterinary Scholarship to help address the growing shortage of veterinarians in rural Texas. As many long-serving rural veterinarians near retirement and fewer graduates enter...
Lancaster County Veterinary Clinic Hit in Cyberattack
Source: Fox 43 A Lancaster County Veterinary clinic is limiting services after being hit by a cyberattack that disrupted access to patient records. Metro Pet/Manheim Pike Veterinary Hospital, which operates three locations in the county, announced the incident on...
Thermal Drones Can Track Dolphin Health Without Having to Touch or Disturb Them
Source: The Conversations Marine mammals act as early warning indicators of ocean health, but monitoring their condition is challenging because they live underwater, range widely, and cannot be easily examined without disturbance. New research published in the Journal...
Education Council Schedules Site Visits – January 2026
Source: AVMA The AVMA Council on Education has announced its schedule of accreditation site visits for 14 Veterinary schools and colleges worldwide in 2026. These comprehensive evaluations will take place throughout the year, beginning in January and concluding in...
Vets Share Winter Pet Tips During Chicago Conference
Source: ABC 7 Veterinarians meeting in Chicago are offering timely winter care advice for pet owners, particularly those who adopted new pets during the holiday season. Speaking at the Veterinary Leadership Conference, Dr. Michael Q. Bailey, president of the American...
New Procedure at TVFS Helps Nigerian Dwarf Goat
Source: Tufts University Tufts Veterinary Field Service (TVFS) recently introduced a minimally invasive tube cystotomy (MITC) procedure to treat urinary blockage, a potentially fatal condition common in male goats. The first patient was Casper, a four-month-old...
Feline Tritrichomonas Foetus Infection
Source: Today's Veterinary Practice Tritrichomonas foetus infection is a common cause of chronic large-bowel diarrhea in cats, particularly young animals and those in high-density settings such as shelters and catteries. The protozoan colonizes the cecum and colon,...
Oncology Guidelines Contributors
Source: AAHA The article outlines the contributors and framework behind the 2026 AAHA Oncology Guidelines for Dogs and Cats. Developed by a multidisciplinary task force convened by the American Animal Hospital Association, the guidelines draw on expertise from...
Honey, Garlic, and High-Tech: New Ways to Fight Bacteria in Horses
Source: The Horse Researchers are exploring natural and high-tech alternatives to antibiotics in horses to combat rising antimicrobial resistance and protect global health. While antibiotics remain lifesaving, their overuse can disrupt the microbiome and drive...
OSU Agriculture Launches Animal Excellence Initiative to Improve Livestock Health
Source: Pork Business Oklahoma State University has launched the OSU Agriculture Animal Excellence initiative to strengthen teaching, research, and Extension programs that improve livestock health and sustainability. Central to the effort is the new Beef Center of...
What Tyson Beef Plant Closure Means for Cattle Producers
Source: Feedstuffs Tyson Foods’ permanent closure of its Lexington, Nebraska, beef plant marks a structural shift in the U.S. beef packing industry rather than a temporary disruption. The plant, which processes nearly 5,000 cattle per day, is closing amid historically...
A New Method for Stopping Osteosarcoma from Spreading to the Lungs
Source: University of Colorado Anschutz Researchers at the University of Colorado Cancer Center are investigating a new strategy to prevent osteosarcoma from spreading to the lungs, the most common and deadly site of metastasis. Veterinary oncologist Dan Regan, DVM,...
Canada and the United Kingdom Agree to Work Together to Improve Regulatory Efficiency for Animal Vaccines
Source: Canadian Food Inspection Agency Canada and the United Kingdom have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to improve regulatory efficiency for Veterinary biologics, including animal vaccines. The agreement was announced jointly by the Canadian Food...