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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...
Rural Wisconsin Counties Face Critical Shortage of Veterinary Sare For Farm Animals, Pets
Source: WPR Rural Wisconsin communities are experiencing a critical shortage of veterinarians, limiting access to care for both farm animals and pets. In 2025, the U.S. Department of Agriculture identified a record 243 rural Veterinary shortage areas nationwide,...
Record Baby Boom Brings World’s Heaviest Parrot Back From the Brink
Source: NBC News New Zealand conservationists are celebrating a record breeding season for the critically endangered kakapo, with 90 chicks added to the population in 2026. The successful season increased the population of the flightless parrot to a record 325 birds,...
US Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Alleging Monopoly to Restrict Veterinarians
Source: Reuters A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by Lincoln Memorial University against the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), which alleged that the association used restrictive accreditation standards to limit the number of veterinarians...
Rural Veterinarians Highlight Challenges Facing Large-Animal Care
Source: Morrisons Cove Rural veterinarians in Pennsylvania are calling attention to a growing shortage of large-animal practitioners and the potential consequences for agriculture, livestock health, and food safety. During the 2026 Legislative Agribusiness...
Fromm Family Foods Recalls 2 Wet Dog Food Pâtés Over Potential Metal Contamination
Source: DVM 360 Fromm Family Foods has voluntarily recalled two varieties of wet dog food after receiving complaints about potential metal contamination. The recall involves 3,852 cases of Fromm Turkey Pâté Wet Dog Food and 1,973 cases of Fromm Diner Classics Milo’s...
Fellowship Program Bolsters Community Care
Source: Veterinary Practice News PetSmart Charities has launched a Veterinary Fellowship program designed to develop future leaders in community Veterinary medicine while expanding access to care for pet families facing financial and other barriers. The initiative...
Elanco Scales Biologics Capabilities with Expansion of Kansas Manufacturing Facility
Source: Elanco Elanco Animal Health has completed a 25,000-square-foot expansion of its manufacturing facility in Elwood, Kansas, significantly increasing the company’s capacity to produce monoclonal antibody therapies. The $120 million project expands production...
Pharmacy Board Creates Veterinary Specialty
Source: AVMA The Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) has established Veterinary pharmacy as its 17th specialty certification program, creating a formal pathway for pharmacists to demonstrate expertise in medication use for nonhuman animals. The designation recognizes...
2 Arrested After Fresno Police Rescue Dogs That Tested Positive for Multiple Drugs
Source: ABC 30 Fresno police arrested two people on animal abuse allegations after rescuing three Chihuahua mixes that tested positive for multiple drugs. Brownie, Baby Girl and Vada are recovering at the Fresno Animal Center after officers encountered them in...
Break Dog Breed ‘Shackles’, Says RVC-Led Research
Source: Vet Times Research led by the Royal Veterinary College suggests that carefully managed crossbreeding of brachycephalic dogs could significantly improve their health and welfare by reducing problems associated with extreme body shapes. Researchers studied 150...
Generational Pet Care: How Gen-Z Is Rewiring The Pet Health Experience Through Technology
Source: Forbes Gen Z’s growing influence as pet owners is reshaping the pet health experience around technology, continuous access, and greater confidence in decision making. Pet ownership among Gen Z grew nearly 44% from 2023 to 2024, and younger owners increasingly...
Elanco Scales Biologics Capabilities with Expansion of Kansas Manufacturing Facility
Source: PR Newswire Elanco Animal Health has completed a 25,000-square-foot expansion of its Elwood, Kansas, manufacturing facility, significantly increasing its capacity to produce monoclonal antibody therapies for pets. The $120 million project more than quadruples...
GAO Urges Congress to Modernize Animal Transport Law
Source: AVMA The U.S. Government Accountability Office is urging Congress to modernize the 153-year-old Twenty-Eight Hour Law governing interstate livestock transportation. The law requires animals transported longer than 28 consecutive hours to receive at least five...
See How Animals Get CT Scans at the Denver Zoo
Source: USA Today Zoo veterinarians rely on advanced medical technology, specialized knowledge, and creative problem-solving to care for an extraordinary range of animals. Veterinary teams at zoos perform many of the same diagnostic procedures used for people and...
Choosing The Right Pet: Local Veterinarian Shares Tips on Cat and Dog Breeds
Source: The Record Delta Choosing the right dog or cat requires more than selecting an appealing breed, according to veterinarian Roxanne Evans, owner of Upshur Veterinary Hospital in West Virginia. Evans recommends researching breeds before bringing a pet home,...
NC’s State’s Turtle Rescue Team Gives Injured Reptiles and Amphibians a Second Chance
Source: CBS 17 NC State University’s Turtle Rescue Team gives hundreds of injured and sick reptiles and amphibians a second chance each year while providing Veterinary students with hands-on clinical experience. Many patients are turtles struck by vehicles, although...
As US Border Reopens to Mexican Cattle, Concerns Persist Over Screwworm Spread
Source: Reuters The United States has begun a phased reopening of its border to Mexican cattle imports after a ban lasting more than a year due to concerns about New World screwworm. Imports resumed through Douglas, Arizona, with two New Mexico ports potentially...