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Report Details Raccoon Roundworm Infections in 2 California Children in 2024
Source: CIDRAP In 2024, two children in Los Angeles County contracted raccoon roundworm (Baylisascaris procyonis) infections, with one suffering severe, lasting neurological damage due to delayed diagnosis. The parasite, carried by up to 80% of raccoons in parts of...
Danish Zoo Asks Pet Owners to Donate Rabbits and Horses to Feed its Predators
Source: The Guardian Aalborg Zoo in Denmark has sparked debate after asking pet owners to donate healthy animals—including chickens, rabbits, guinea pigs, and even horses—to be humanely euthanised and fed to its predators, such as the European lynx. The zoo says the...
Vaccine Studied at Yale Could Delay, Cure Cancer in Dogs
Source: WTNH Yale School of Medicine immunologist Dr. Mark Mamula is leading groundbreaking research on a cancer vaccine for dogs through his company, Therajan, offering new hope to pet owners nationwide. Now in clinical trials, the vaccine can attack, delay, and in...
The Law That Saved the Whales Is Under Attack
Source: Scientific American Proposed amendments to the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), introduced July 22 by Rep. Nicholas Begich (R-Alaska), could drastically weaken the 1972 law credited with preventing extinctions and driving recoveries of whales, dolphins,...
Photos of the World’s Ugliest Dog Contest Held in California
Source: AP News The 2025 World’s Ugliest Dog Contest was held on August 8 at the Sonoma County Fair in Santa Rosa, California, celebrating canines with delightfully unconventional appearances. The lighthearted event featured a parade of unique dogs, including Little...
Dog Nose Length Just One Predictor of Friendliness and Trainability
Source: New Atlas A study from Eötvös Loránd University examined whether flat-faced (brachycephalic) dog breeds like Pugs and French Bulldogs truly have distinct behaviors or if traits are shaped more by size, training, and owner habits. Researchers surveyed over...
Rabbits With ‘Tentacles’ or ‘Horns’ Growing From Their Heads Spotted in Fort Collins
Source: 9 News In Fort Collins, Colorado, residents have reported rabbits with unusual black, tentacle-like growths on their heads and faces. Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) identified the cause as a virus that produces wart-like protrusions similar to benign...
Florida Dairy Farm Identified as Source of Raw Milk E. Coli Outbreak. Is Raw Milk Safe?
Source: The Daytona Beach News Journal The Florida Department of Health has linked raw milk from Keely Farms Dairy in New Smyrna Beach to 21 cases of Campylobacter and Shiga toxin-producing E. coli infections, with seven hospitalizations and two severe complications....
Fat Cats Shedding Pounds Can Offer Clues to Human Weight Loss
Source: Health News Florida A study from The Ohio State University suggests overweight cats could help us understand weight loss in humans. With six in 10 U.S. cats overweight, researchers placed a group of obese cats on a calorie-restricted diet for 12 weeks,...
Bar K Closes Doors as Popular Dog Bar Files for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Source: KSDK Kansas City-based Bar K, voted USA Today’s No. 1 dog bar in the U.S. in 2024 and dubbed “doggie Disney World” by its CEO, has closed its doors. Known for blending a dog park with a bar and restaurant that catered to both pets and people, Bar K struggled...
CATalyst Council Launches Landmark 40,000 Household Pet Ownership Study Focused on Advancing Feline Health
Source: Business Wire In honor of International Cat Day, CATalyst Council announced a landmark nationwide survey of 40,000 U.S. households to address the “feline care gap” and reshape cat-focused veterinary care. Conducted with industry partners and research...
AVMA shares insights into rising veterinary costs
Source: AVMA The AVMA is addressing public concern over rising veterinary care costs by explaining the factors driving increases and how veterinarians work with pet owners to find compassionate, budget-conscious solutions. Economic pressures since the COVID-19...
How I Learned About Animal Blood Donors
Source: Beaumonte Enterprise When Memphis, Kim Brent's cat, became critically ill with severe anemia from advanced oral cancer, multiple transfusions might have prolonged his life but only with continued suffering. The humane choice was euthanasia. Days later,...
Lakina the Walrus Undergoes Eye Procedure
Source: The Suburban Times Lakina, a 7-year-old Pacific walrus at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, developed a serious ulcer in her right eye after weeks of keeping it closed despite pain medications. Suspecting a genetic link—her parents also suffered chronic eye...
Health Officials Investigate Unusual Outbreak in Long Beach
Source: KTLA 5 As of July 31, 2025, the Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services has confirmed 20 cases of flea-borne typhus, up from 12 during the same period last year. If the trend continues, the city could surpass its 2021 record of 28 annual cases....
Pooches Ride Waves at World Dog Surfing Championships
Source: AP News Charlie, a 10-year-old yellow lab with a passion for surfing, was one of 15 to 20 dogs who competed in the World Dog Surfing Championships in Pacifica, California, just south of San Francisco. This popular annual event draws thousands of spectators...
Buzz-Worthy: Spartan Research Saves the Bees
Source: MSU Today Michigan State University’s Pollinator Performance Center is at the forefront of pollinator protection and education, bringing together researchers, veterinarians, and even a retired K-9 dog named Maple to safeguard bee health. The center houses...
What Google Ratings Reveal about Veterinary Practice Closures
Source: Veterinary Advantage In Q1 2025, 262 enterprise-owned Veterinary practices closed permanently—a significant rise from the previous quarter—according to the Enterprise Practice Database. Nearly half of these closures involved Mars-owned practices, though...
Inside the Luxury World of Dog Wellness — as Experienced by One Very Lucky Golden Retriever
Source: LA Times Los Angeles has taken dog wellness to luxurious heights, mirroring human self-care trends with services like reiki, massages, facials, underwater treadmills, and sound baths. In a weeklong journey through L.A.'s elite dog wellness scene, Dug, an...
CDC Ends Emergency Response to H5N1 Bird Flu
Source: CNN The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has officially ended its emergency response to the H5N1 bird flu outbreak due to a significant decline in animal cases and no new human infections since February 2025. The CDC declared the emergency...
Redefining Leadership on Her Own Terms: A Conversation with Kimberly Young
Source: Women's Business Daily Kimberly Young, President of the KC Animal Health Corridor, blends curiosity, bold decision-making, and values-driven leadership to shape the future of animal health, biotech, and economic development. Starting in healthcare...
Essential Tips to Optimize Cow Comfort in the Holding Area
Source: Progressive Dairy Optimizing cow comfort in the holding area is essential for dairy productivity and herd health. Shaun Hardtke emphasizes that effective holding area management requires trained personnel who understand cow behavior and can properly operate...
Understanding Calf Digestive Development in Beef and Dairy Systems
Source: Beef Magazine Calf rumen development is influenced by more than age—it depends heavily on diet, milk intake, and early environmental exposure. On Kansas State University’s Cattle Chat podcast, experts explained how differences in dairy and beef calf nutrition...
Symposium Aims to Empower Women in Veterinary Medicine
Source: DVM360 The 2025 Fetch dvm360 Conference in Kansas City will host the “Thriving as Women in Veterinary Medicine” symposium on Sunday, August 24, 2025, offering 3 CE credits focused on personal and professional growth for female veterinarians. Sponsored...
The ABCs of Dog Blood Work: What Those Results Really Mean
Source: AAHA Routine blood work is a powerful tool for monitoring your dog’s health, offering early detection of illness even before symptoms appear. Included in annual wellness exams, these tests help veterinarians establish a health baseline, enabling them to...