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Rabid Beaver Attacks 8-Year-Old Boy, Other Park Guests at New Jersey Lake
Source: NBC 4 New York A rabid beaver attacked multiple people, including an 8-year-old boy, at Lake Henry, according to local authorities. The boy was fishing near the shoreline when the beaver emerged from the water, charged him, and bit him on the thigh after he...
Keeping Kids and Canines Safe Together
Source: Hopkins Bloomberg Public Health Researchers at Johns Hopkins Child Injury Prevention Network and Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter are developing new strategies to prevent pediatric dog bites, which surged during the COVID-19 pandemic and remain a...
Dolphin Discovered on P.E.I.’s North Shore was Infested with Parasites, Necropsy Finds
Source: CBC A stranded common dolphin found on Prince Edward Island’s Blooming Point Beach last October died from severe health complications caused by heavy parasite infestations, according to a necropsy conducted by the Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative. Experts...
The Quiet Rise of Drug-Resistant Parasites
Source: University of Calgary Researchers at the University of Calgary Faculty of Veterinary Medicine are partnering with Antech Diagnostics to combat the growing threat of drug-resistant parasites in pets and livestock. Supported by a $1.6 million NSERC Alliance...
Drought Conditions Affect Area Animals
Source: CBS 19 News Extreme drought conditions in Central Virginia are affecting local wildlife and stray animals, according to experts from the Wildlife Center of Virginia and the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA. Wildlife may conserve energy by reducing activity...
Texas A&M Team Finds Cattle Feed Additive Can Cause Heart Damage In Dogs
Source: Texas A&M University Researchers at Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences have identified a serious risk to dogs from accidental exposure to ractopamine, a livestock feed additive used to promote lean muscle growth in...
New Federal Student Loan Caps Could Make It Harder To Pay For Graduate School—What To Know
Source: Forbes New federal student loan caps announced by the U.S. Department of Education will significantly limit how much graduate and professional students can borrow, potentially making it harder to afford advanced degrees. Starting July 1, graduate students will...
Fake Social Media Vet Arrested For Performing Medical Procedures on Animals Without License: PD
Source: KTLA 5 A 24-year-old woman from Visalia, Amanahy Becerra, was arrested on April 29 for allegedly performing Veterinary procedures without proper training or licensing. According to the Visalia Police Department, her actions led to the death of at least one...
Therapy Dogs Brighten Days at Haymarket Hospital
Source: Inside Nova A therapy dog named Kenobi is making a meaningful impact at UVA Health Haymarket Medical Center, bringing comfort and support to patients and staff. The 125-pound Leonberger, trained and handled by Gail Stieglitz, is part of the hospital’s pet...
WC exploring partnership with Ohio State College of Veterinary Medicine
Source: News Journal Wilmington College is exploring a new partnership with The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine to strengthen pathways for students pursuing careers in large animal Veterinary medicine. Representatives from both institutions met on...
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...