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The Uplift
Source: CBS News The Uplift is a CBS News series dedicated to sharing positive, inspiring stories, with new episodes released monthly on the CBS News app. The April 25 episode features two uplifting segments. One highlights a rescue puppy at Pasadena Humane in Los...
Dog Rescued After 44 Hours Under Tornado Rubble Reunites with Owner in Enid
Source: KOCO After an EF-4 tornado struck Enid, Oklahoma, a 13-year-old dog named Pup was miraculously rescued after being trapped under debris for 44 hours and reunited with her owner, Kay Dragoun. The tornado destroyed homes in the area, forcing Dragoun to take...
What Your Bond With Your Dog Says About Your Relationships With People
Source: VICE Therapists say people’s relationships with their dogs can reveal important insights about their human connections. Psychotherapists note that clients often speak more openly about pets than partners, describing dogs as nonjudgmental sources of...
Leland Neighbors Push for Ordinance After Device Frightens Dogs
Source: WECT 6 News Residents in Leland, North Carolina are urging local officials to consider a new ordinance after an ultrasonic animal deterrent device in a neighborhood caused distress among pets. The device emits high-frequency sounds intended to repel animals,...
Chart of the Month: Knowing Your Client Base
Source: AVMA The April 2026 “Chart of the Month” from the American Veterinary Medical Association highlights how housing patterns shape Veterinary client behavior and practice strategy. Using data from the 2025 Pet Ownership and Demographics Survey, it shows that most...
£20m Mystery Gift Buys London Zoo New Hospital Where You Can Watch Vets Work
Source: BBC A £20 million anonymous donation has funded a new state-of-the-art animal hospital at London Zoo, allowing visitors to observe live veterinary procedures for the first time in the UK. The Wildlife Health Centre, developed by the Zoological Society of...
Total Hip Replacement Gives Dog Pain Free, Happy Lifestyle
Source: UC Davis A “Case of the Month” highlights how total hip replacement surgery transformed the life of a young dog named Andy, who suffered from severe hip dysplasia. Initially, Andy showed abnormal behavior and pain as a puppy, leading to a diagnosis confirmed...
North Suburban Vet Warns of Potentially Fatal Fungal Infections in Dogs
Source: NBC Chicago A Veterinary clinic in the Chicago suburbs is warning dog owners about Blastomycosis, a potentially fatal fungal infection affecting dogs and humans. The illness originates in soil, where fungal spores can be inhaled, primarily infecting the lungs...
Scientists Discover Why Cats Suddenly Stop Eating Their Food
Source: Science Alert A new study explains why cats often stop eating before finishing their food: it’s not because they’re full, but because they become bored with the smell. Researchers found that cats experience a phenomenon similar to humans called...
Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Blue Buffalo
Source: Today's Veterinary Business A class action lawsuit has been filed against Blue Buffalo Company Ltd. by an Illinois family who claim the company’s grain-free dog food contributed to their dog’s death. The plaintiffs allege that Blue Buffalo marketed its...
Zoetis Expands Vetscan OptiCell™ Capabilities, Becoming the First and Only Point of Care Hematology Analyzer to Offer Cellular Hemoglobin Concentration Mean
Source: Zoetis Zoetis has expanded the capabilities of its Vetscan OptiCell™ hematology analyzer, becoming the first point-of-care system to offer cellular hemoglobin concentration mean (CHCM), a measurement previously limited to reference laboratories. This update,...
Golden Child Launches New Food System for Dogs, Elevates Dining for Dogs with Science-Backed Nutrition
Source: Business Wire Golden Child has launched a new science-driven fresh dog food system, supported by $37 million in funding, aimed at improving canine nutrition and modernizing the pet food supply chain. Founded in 2025 by Quentin Lacornerie and Jack Abraham, the...
Antech™ Launches the Antech Veterinary Futures Scholarship for Aspiring Veterinary Professionals in Partnership with Vet Set Go®
Source: Antech Diagnostics Antech has partnered with Vet Set Go to launch the Antech Veterinary Futures Scholarship, an initiative supporting aspiring Veterinary professionals. Announced ahead of World Veterinary Day 2026, the program recognizes the growing demand for...
Mixlab and Instinct Partner to Transform Prescription Workflows for Veterinary Hospitals
Source: Mixlab Mixlab and Instinct have launched a new integration designed to streamline prescription workflows in Veterinary hospitals. The partnership embeds Mixlab’s pharmacy services directly into Instinct’s cloud-based practice management system, allowing...
Dr. Pol launches Clinical Nutrition Line Exclusively at Walmart
Source: Pet Food Processing Jan Pol has introduced Dr. Pol® Clinical Nutrition, a new line of veterinarian-formulated dog food designed to deliver targeted health benefits without requiring a prescription. The products are available exclusively through Walmart...
Leading with Care: Virbac Becomes a Human-Animal Bond Certified Company
Source: Habri Virbac Corporation has been named a Human-Animal Bond Certified Company through a program developed by the North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) and the Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI). This certification reflects Virbac’s commitment to...
The Westminster Kennel Club To Open Nominations for 2026 Veterinarian Of The Year Award on World Veterinary Day
Source: PR Newswire The Westminster Kennel Club opened nominations for the 2026 Veterinarian of the Year Award on April 25, aligning with World Veterinary Day. Now in its fifth year, the award, presented with Purina Pro Plan Veterinary, honors veterinarians who make...
Now Available: 2026 AAHA Diabetes Management Guidelines for Cats
Source: AAHA The 2026 Diabetes Management Guidelines for Cats from the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) highlight major advances in understanding and treating feline diabetes. Recognizing that diabetes differs significantly between cats and dogs, AAHA...
American Heartworm Society Releases New Heartworm Incidence Map
Source: American Heartworm Society The American Heartworm Society (AHS) released its latest heartworm incidence map, based on a 2026 survey of 2025 testing data, showing the disease remains widespread across the United States. Traditional high-risk regions like the...
Purina Pro Plan Campaign Invites Pet Owners to Thank Vets
Source: Pet Food Industry Purina has launched a campaign through its Pro Plan Veterinary brand to encourage pet owners to thank veterinarians in honor of World Veterinary Day. Running from April 15 to May 31, the initiative invites people to submit messages of...
Why Are Cats Prone to Kidney Disease? A Study Points to Unusual Fats
Source: Phys.org A new study from the University of Nottingham suggests a biological reason why cats are especially prone to chronic kidney disease. Researchers found that, unlike dogs and most mammals, domestic cats accumulate unusual fats in their kidney cells,...
Genomic Study Reveals Heartworm’s Ancient Origins and Global Journey
Source: Texas A&M University A new genomic study has revealed that canine heartworm disease has a far older and more complex history than previously believed. Rather than spreading only through modern dog movement, evidence suggests the parasite, Dirofilaria...
Owner’s Warning After Dog’s Tulip Festival Death
Source: BBC A dog owner is urging greater awareness of the dangers tulips pose to pets after her three-year-old springer spaniel died shortly after visiting Farmer Copley's Tulip Festival in Pontefract. The previously healthy dog became ill within an hour of leaving,...
Is Your Cat or Dog Overweight? Why Simply Feeding Less Doesn’t Always Help
Source: The Conversation Pet obesity is a common global issue affecting about half of dogs and cats and is linked to serious health problems such as diabetes, heart disease, joint issues, and shorter lifespans. While typical advice focuses on feeding less and...
Dog Tests Positive for Rabies in Eastern New Mexico
Source: KOAT Action News 7 A 10-month-old dog in Curry County in New Mexico was euthanized after testing positive for rabies, marking the state’s second canine case in about ten months. The unvaccinated dog showed aggressive behavior and neurological symptoms before...