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Remembering the Hero Search-and-Rescue Dogs of 9/11, 25 Years Later
Source: ABC News More than 300 search-and-rescue dogs served at ground zero following the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, helping locate victims while providing comfort to first responders. NYPD K-9 officer Robert Schnelle and his dog Atlas arrived shortly after the...
APPA Report Reveals Gen Z, Cat Dads Are Leading Feline Ownership Cultural Boom
Source: Pet Age The American Pet Products Association’s 2026 Cat Report shows U.S. cat ownership continuing to expand, driven largely by Gen Z and male owners. In 2025, 53 million U.S. households owned cats, representing 39% of households and a 5% increase from 2024....
Rabies-Positive Bat Confirmed in Rapid City — First Pennington County Case of 2026
Source: KOTA Territory A bat found in Rapid City, South Dakota, tested positive for rabies after contact with a local cat, marking Pennington County’s first confirmed case of 2026. The vaccinated cat received a rabies booster and was placed under a 45-day quarantine....
CDC Warns of a Summer Spike in Rabies Exposures
Source: NBC News The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has warned healthcare providers about an increase in human rabies exposures following a summer spike in animal cases across the United States. From July through August, the CDC received 17% more...
Texas Reports First Equine Infection of New World Screwworm on Ranch Horse
Source: The Guardian A working ranch horse in Presidio County, Texas, has been infected with New World screwworm, marking the first confirmed equine case in the United States during the current outbreak. The flesh-eating fly larvae infest open wounds and can cause...
NJ Veterinary School Begins Second Year Beset By Challenges
Source: VIN News Rowan University’s Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine is entering its second year facing financial and legal challenges. New Jersey lawmakers approved $6.2 million of the school’s $20 million funding request for 2026, continuing a two-year decline...
OSU Announces Sites for New Veterinary Hospital, Agronomy Center
Source: Oklahoma Voice Oklahoma State University has announced locations for two major construction projects in Stillwater: a $330 million Veterinary teaching hospital and a $50 million Agronomy Discovery Center. The 275,000-square-foot Veterinary hospital will be...
Solid Rock Community School Becomes First School in the World With a GFAS-Accredited Animal Sanctuary
Source: 24-7 Press Release Solid Rock Community School in Tarpon Springs, Florida, has become the first school worldwide to operate an animal sanctuary accredited by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS). Sanctuary at Solid Rock provides lifelong,...
Horse Smuggling Exposes Cracks in US Defenses Against Screwworm
Source: US News Illegal horse smuggling across the U.S.-Mexico border is raising concerns that animals bypassing Veterinary inspections could undermine efforts to control New World screwworm. Authorities recently intercepted six horses that had crossed the Rio Grande...
Rabid Seals Bite at Least 176 People as Fatal Disease Spreads, Threatening Other Species
Source: Daily Maverick A rabies outbreak among Cape fur seals along South Africa’s western and southern coasts has resulted in at least 176 recorded human bites, with researchers warning that attacks on people and dogs could increase. The disease is now considered...
Girl Scouts of the USA Debuts Patch Pals™, Its First Dog Cookie, and Girl Scout Sparkables™, Its First Allergy-Friendly Cookie, ahead of the 2027 Cookie Season
Source: Girl Scouts Girl Scouts of the USA will introduce its first dog cookie and first allergy-friendly cookie during the 2027 Girl Scout Cookie season. Patch Pals, developed with BARK, are soft-baked, blueberry muffin-flavored dog treats featuring four designs...
New Guidelines and Resources for Feline CKD
Source: Vet Surgeon International Cat Care (iCatCare) has released new consensus guidelines for diagnosing and managing chronic kidney disease (CKD) in cats. Published in the Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, the 2026 guidelines represent a complete update of...
Federal Judge Dismisses Antitrust Lawsuit Against AVMA
Source: AVMA A federal judge has dismissed without prejudice an antitrust lawsuit filed by Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) against the American Veterinary Medical Association over accreditation decisions involving its Veterinary colleges. U.S. District Judge Thomas...
Rabies Testing Concerns Prompt Investigation from Minnesota Health Officials
Source: Fox 9 The Minnesota Department of Health is investigating concerns that ASAP Wildlife Services MN may not have consistently submitted animals for rabies testing. Officials are asking customers who used the Twin Cities company for rabies testing between...
Disease Outbreak Hits John Day River Bighorn Sheep Population
Source: KTVZ Oregon wildlife officials have confirmed the first known detection of Mycoplasma ovipneumoniae, or M. ovi, in the John Day River California bighorn sheep herd, the state’s largest with approximately 1,000 animals. Several sheep tested positive for the...
Michigan Confirms Second Horse with Eastern Equine Encephalitis in 2026
Source: CBS News Michigan has confirmed its second case of Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) in a domestic animal in 2026 after an 18-month-old quarter horse filly in Roscommon County tested positive. The horse was humanely euthanized. A human EEE case was also...
East Texas Vet Explains Pet Vitamin Deficiencies and Supplement Safety
Source: KTRE Dr. Tammy Wilson of Flint Veterinary Clinic says most dogs and cats eating balanced commercial diets receive the vitamins and minerals they need, but deficiencies can occur with improperly formulated homemade or vegetarian diets. Common problems include...
AAHA Updates Canine Diabetes Management Guidelines
Source: Veterinary Practice News The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) has released its 2026 Diabetes Management Guidelines for Dogs, providing updated recommendations for Veterinary teams treating canine diabetes mellitus. The guidelines cover diagnosis and...
Coronavirus Link ‘Highlights Need to Strengthen Calf Respiratory Disease Protection’
Source: Vet Surgeon New data from MSD Animal Health highlight the importance of protecting calves against bovine coronavirus as part of a broader strategy for preventing bovine respiratory disease (BRD). Analysis of 1,732 calves screened between 2022 and 2026 found...
A Billion Flies Are Now in the Screwworm Fight. Will There Be Enough?
Source: CNN The U.S. government has released its billionth sterile fly as part of efforts to combat New World screwworm, but scientists warn current production may remain insufficient. The parasite, whose larvae feed on living tissue, returned to the United States in...
New Report Calls for Action to Increase Pet-Inclusive Housing
Source: HABRI The Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) has released its Pet-Inclusive Housing Report, outlining strategies to make rental housing more accessible to people with pets. The report grew out of HABRI’s Spring Policy Forum, which brought together...
The U.S. Could Be Short Thousands of Veterinarians in the Next Few Years
Source: ABC 15 The United States could face a shortage of roughly 17,000 veterinarians by 2032, according to a 2024 study commissioned by the American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges. The study estimates the country will need 70,092 new veterinarians by...
FDA Approves Emergency Use of Generic Ivermectin to Prevent New World Screwworm in Cattle
Source: DVM 360 The FDA has issued an emergency use authorization for Bimectin, a generic injectable ivermectin, to help prevent New World screwworm infestations in cattle. The over-the-counter drug can be administered within 24 hours of birth, during castration, or...
NAVC Launches Inaugural Best Places to Practice Alongside the Return of the VETTY® Awards
Source: Morning Star The North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) has launched two award programs recognizing excellence across the Veterinary profession: the inaugural Today’s Veterinary Business Best Places to Practice program and the returning VETTY Awards. Best...
Are CBD Products Good For Your Pets?
Source: Chicago Tribune CBD products for pets have grown increasingly popular, but veterinarians caution that scientific evidence supporting their effectiveness remains limited. Research has focused primarily on arthritis-related pain, seizures, atopic dermatitis, and...