by Editor | Oct 20, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: Datamars Datamars, a global leader in animal management solutions, has acquired Pulse NeedleFree Systems, a pioneer in needle-free injection technology for the Animal Health industry. This acquisition strengthens Datamars’ commitment to enhancing sustainable...
by Editor | Oct 20, 2024 | Companion Animal
Source: Pet Age Walmart is expanding its pet care offerings, providing more affordable and accessible in-person and virtual Veterinary care, grooming, pet prescriptions, food, and supplies. With pet-related spending expected to grow 7% annually by 2030, Walmart is...
by Editor | Oct 19, 2024 | Companion Animal
Source: Veterinary Practice News The Texas A&M Veterinary Emergency Team (VET) was deployed by the Texas Division of Emergency Management in response to Hurricane Helene, which severely impacted Southern states, particularly North Carolina. VET’s mission is to...
by Editor | Oct 19, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: Pet Business Professor In 2023, total U.S. pet spending grew by $14.89 billion (+14.5%), reaching $117.6 billion. The pet supplies segment, which had declined in 2022, rebounded with a 4.9% increase, totaling $23.02 billion. The average household spent $171.08...
by Editor | Oct 18, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: The Retail Bulletin Wolf & Badger, a marketplace for independent brands, has launched a new luxury pet product category in response to growing consumer demand for eco-conscious and premium pet products. The collection includes a variety of items such as...
by Editor | Oct 18, 2024 | Companion Animal
Source: PR Newswire Elanco Animal Health announced that the U.S. FDA has approved Credelio Quattro™, the broadest canine oral parasiticide, offering protection against six types of parasites, including fleas, ticks, heartworms, and three intestinal parasites...
by Editor | Oct 17, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: Pets+ The International Boarding & Pet Services Association (IBPSA) announced the winners of the 2024 Pet Care Business Excellence Awards, known as the IBBYs, during its FLOW Business Conference in Tucson, AZ. The IBBYs honor individuals and organizations...
by Editor | Oct 17, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: AVMA News A recent analysis by Brakke Consulting, commissioned by the AVMA, indicates that the number of U.S. Veterinary graduates will likely meet the demand for veterinarians through 2035. The report, which focuses on supply and demand trends, highlights...
by Editor | Oct 16, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: CNBC Walmart is expanding its pet care business by opening five new pet service centers in Arizona and Georgia, offering Veterinary care and grooming services. These centers, operated by PetIQ but branded as Walmart, will provide routine vet care, wellness...
by Editor | Oct 16, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: VHMA At the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association’s (VHMA) “Racing toward Success” Annual Conference in Charlotte, NC, VHMA announced the launch of a new certification program: the Certified Veterinary Office Manager (CVOM). This program is designed...
by Editor | Oct 15, 2024 | Animal Health Industry, Companion Animal
Source: PR Newswire Elanco Animal Health has announced FDA approval for Credelio Quattro™, a new monthly chewable tablet offering the broadest parasite protection for dogs. Credelio Quattro protects against six types of parasites: fleas, ticks, heartworms, and three...
by Editor | Oct 15, 2024 | Animal Health News
Source: Pet Age Lone Wolf Ranch, a premium dog food brand founded by Chuck and Gena Norris, has officially launched, offering nutrient-rich, air-dried foods for dogs. Motivated by their love for dogs and the health issues their own pets faced, the Norris family...
by Editor | Oct 14, 2024 | Companion Animal
Source: Wedgewood Wedgewood has introduced molnupiravir to its formulary, becoming the first U.S. Veterinary compounding pharmacy to offer feline-friendly formulations of the drug, which shows promise in treating Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP), a typically fatal...
by Editor | Oct 14, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: Crunchbase News The global pet care industry is booming, with spending surpassing $320 billion in 2023 and projected to reach nearly $500 billion by 2030. Despite this growth, investment in pet care startups has slowed, with just over $500 million invested...
by Editor | Oct 13, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: Pet Food Processing On October 3, 2024, Ollie, a fresh dog food company, announced its acquisition of DIG Labs, an AI-driven pet health screening company. This acquisition enables Ollie to further its mission of improving dog health by incorporating AI-based...
by Editor | Oct 13, 2024 | Animal Health Industry, Animal Health News
Source: Mars Inc Mars Incorporated unveiled the world’s largest pet parent study, revealing insights from over 20,000 pet parents across 20 countries. The study highlights that 56% of people are pet parents, with 47% being first-time owners. It also shows a strong...
by Editor | Oct 12, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: CBS News A 65-year-old Minnesotan has died from rabies after being exposed to a bat in western Minnesota in July, with the diagnosis confirmed in September. This is a rare occurrence, with only four other cases reported in Minnesota since 2000. The Minnesota...
by Editor | Oct 12, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: Fox Carolina The Greenville Zoo in South Carolina has reopened after being closed for ten days due to storm damage from a microburst and Hurricane Helene. Zoo veterinarian Dr. Nikolay Kapustin reported on Facebook that, fortunately, no animals experienced...
by Editor | Oct 11, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: NPR Nibi, a two-year-old beaver rescued as a baby in Massachusetts, sparked a debate over whether she was ready for release into the wild. Found abandoned and raised by Newhouse Wildlife Rescue, Nibi became a local favorite due to her mischievous nature....
by Editor | Oct 10, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: Chicago Sun-Times In 2018, Brookfield Zoo Chicago veterinarians performed the first-ever CT scan on Layla, a 2,300-pound black rhinoceros, to investigate a nasal obstruction. However, they faced challenges in interpreting the results due to a lack of...
