by Editor | Jan 4, 2025 | Animal Health Industry
Source: AVMA The American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB) has introduced significant changes to streamline the Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE) process, enabling faster licensure for Veterinary technicians. Starting in 2025, the AAVSB...
by Editor | Jan 4, 2025 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal
Source: Science News An innovative cancer screening method combining dogs’ olfactory abilities with artificial intelligence has achieved remarkable accuracy in detecting cancer from patients’ breath. In a study by Israeli company SpotitEarly, Labrador retrievers...
by Editor | Jan 3, 2025 | Companion Animal
Source: DVM 360 Feline Acquired Skin Fragility Syndrome (FASFS) is a rare and severe dermatologic condition linked to systemic diseases, primarily in middle-aged to older cats. During a lecture at the New York Vet Show, Dr. Andrew Rosenberg highlighted the syndrome as...
by Editor | Jan 3, 2025 | Animal Health Industry, Livestock
Source: DVM 360 Veterinarians at Texas A&M’s Large Animal Teaching Hospital (LATH) successfully treated King Louie, a 1-year-old KuneKune pig, diagnosed with erysipelas, or “diamond skin disease.” Initially lethargic and feverish, Louie was...
by Editor | Jan 2, 2025 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal
Source: NBC Los Angeles Los Angeles County health officials have issued a warning against feeding pets raw food following the recall of Northwest Naturals Brand Feline Turkey Recipe Raw & Frozen Pet Food due to the detection of H5 bird flu. The affected products...
by Editor | Jan 2, 2025 | Animal Health Industry
Source: KARE 11 The University of Minnesota is launching the One Health Clinic pilot program to integrate human and animal healthcare under one roof. Funded by a three-year grant, the initiative is a collaboration between the university’s College of Veterinary...
by Editor | Jan 1, 2025 | Companion Animal
Source: Health Day A new study highlights a tragic rise in accidental poisonings of pet dogs and cats by cocaine and methamphetamine left out in their owners’ homes. From 2019 to 2023, 433 dogs and 63 cats were reported poisoned, with meth more commonly...
by Editor | Jan 1, 2025 | Companion Animal
Source: Discover Magazine Kennel cough, or canine infectious respiratory disease complex (CIRDC), is a highly contagious respiratory illness affecting dogs, especially in high-contact environments like shelters, kennels, and dog parks. A severe outbreak in July 2024...
