by Editor | Aug 31, 2025 | News
Source: 9 News In Fort Collins, Colorado, residents have reported rabbits with unusual black, tentacle-like growths on their heads and faces. Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) identified the cause as a virus that produces wart-like protrusions similar to benign...
by Editor | Aug 31, 2025 | Agriculture, News
Source: The Daytona Beach News Journal The Florida Department of Health has linked raw milk from Keely Farms Dairy in New Smyrna Beach to 21 cases of Campylobacter and Shiga toxin-producing E. coli infections, with seven hospitalizations and two severe complications....
by Editor | Aug 30, 2025 | Companion Animal, News
Source: Health News Florida A study from The Ohio State University suggests overweight cats could help us understand weight loss in humans. With six in 10 U.S. cats overweight, researchers placed a group of obese cats on a calorie-restricted diet for 12 weeks,...
by Editor | Aug 30, 2025 | Companion Animal, News
Source: KSDK Kansas City-based Bar K, voted USA Today’s No. 1 dog bar in the U.S. in 2024 and dubbed “doggie Disney World” by its CEO, has closed its doors. Known for blending a dog park with a bar and restaurant that catered to both pets and people, Bar K struggled...
by Editor | Aug 29, 2025 | Animal Health Industry, Companion Animal
Source: Business Wire In honor of International Cat Day, CATalyst Council announced a landmark nationwide survey of 40,000 U.S. households to address the “feline care gap” and reshape cat-focused veterinary care. Conducted with industry partners and research...
by Editor | Aug 29, 2025 | Companion Animal, News, Veterinary Practice
Source: AVMA The AVMA is addressing public concern over rising veterinary care costs by explaining the factors driving increases and how veterinarians work with pet owners to find compassionate, budget-conscious solutions. Economic pressures since the COVID-19...
by Editor | Aug 28, 2025 | Companion Animal, News
Source: Beaumonte Enterprise When Memphis, Kim Brent’s cat, became critically ill with severe anemia from advanced oral cancer, multiple transfusions might have prolonged his life but only with continued suffering. The humane choice was euthanasia. Days later,...
by Editor | Aug 28, 2025 | Animal Health News, News
Source: The Suburban Times Lakina, a 7-year-old Pacific walrus at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, developed a serious ulcer in her right eye after weeks of keeping it closed despite pain medications. Suspecting a genetic link—her parents also suffered chronic eye...
by Editor | Aug 27, 2025 | Companion Animal, News
Source: KTLA 5 As of July 31, 2025, the Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services has confirmed 20 cases of flea-borne typhus, up from 12 during the same period last year. If the trend continues, the city could surpass its 2021 record of 28 annual cases....
by Editor | Aug 27, 2025 | Companion Animal, News
Source: AP News Charlie, a 10-year-old yellow lab with a passion for surfing, was one of 15 to 20 dogs who competed in the World Dog Surfing Championships in Pacifica, California, just south of San Francisco. This popular annual event draws thousands of spectators...
by Editor | Aug 26, 2025 | Uncategorized
Source: MSU Today Michigan State University’s Pollinator Performance Center is at the forefront of pollinator protection and education, bringing together researchers, veterinarians, and even a retired K-9 dog named Maple to safeguard bee health. The center houses...
by Editor | Aug 26, 2025 | News, Veterinary Practice
Source: Veterinary Advantage In Q1 2025, 262 enterprise-owned Veterinary practices closed permanently—a significant rise from the previous quarter—according to the Enterprise Practice Database. Nearly half of these closures involved Mars-owned practices, though...
by Editor | Aug 25, 2025 | Companion Animal, News
Source: LA Times Los Angeles has taken dog wellness to luxurious heights, mirroring human self-care trends with services like reiki, massages, facials, underwater treadmills, and sound baths. In a weeklong journey through L.A.’s elite dog wellness scene, Dug, an...
by Editor | Aug 25, 2025 | Animal Health News, News
Source: CNN The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has officially ended its emergency response to the H5N1 bird flu outbreak due to a significant decline in animal cases and no new human infections since February 2025. The CDC declared the emergency...
by Editor | Aug 24, 2025 | Animal Health Industry, News
Source: Women’s Business Daily Kimberly Young, President of the KC Animal Health Corridor, blends curiosity, bold decision-making, and values-driven leadership to shape the future of animal health, biotech, and economic development. Starting in healthcare...
by Editor | Aug 24, 2025 | Agriculture, News
Source: Progressive Dairy Optimizing cow comfort in the holding area is essential for dairy productivity and herd health. Shaun Hardtke emphasizes that effective holding area management requires trained personnel who understand cow behavior and can properly operate...
by Editor | Aug 23, 2025 | Animal Health News, Livestock
Source: Beef Magazine Calf rumen development is influenced by more than age—it depends heavily on diet, milk intake, and early environmental exposure. On Kansas State University’s Cattle Chat podcast, experts explained how differences in dairy and beef calf nutrition...
by Editor | Aug 23, 2025 | Companion Animal, News
Source: DVM360 The 2025 Fetch dvm360 Conference in Kansas City will host the “Thriving as Women in Veterinary Medicine” symposium on Sunday, August 24, 2025, offering 3 CE credits focused on personal and professional growth for female veterinarians. Sponsored...
by Editor | Aug 22, 2025 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal
Source: AAHA Routine blood work is a powerful tool for monitoring your dog’s health, offering early detection of illness even before symptoms appear. Included in annual wellness exams, these tests help veterinarians establish a health baseline, enabling them to...
by Editor | Aug 22, 2025 | Animal Health Industry, News
Source: Pet Night PetNight is an event featured during Pet Week on Capitol Hill, scheduled for the week of September 15, 2025, with the main Pet Night reception set for Tuesday, September 16, 2025, from 5–7 p.m. ET. Organized by the Human–Animal Bond Research...