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Clark County Mandates Microchipping For Pets Over 4 Months Old Starting Next Month

Clark County Mandates Microchipping For Pets Over 4 Months Old Starting Next Month

by Editor | Aug 10, 2025 | Companion Animal, News

Source: News 3 LV Starting August 4, all dogs and cats over four months old in unincorporated Clark County in Nevada must be microchipped under a new mandate designed to improve pet recovery and reduce shelter populations. The initiative aims to streamline the process...
Study Links Dog Breed, Environment To Canine Obesity

Study Links Dog Breed, Environment To Canine Obesity

by Editor | Aug 9, 2025 | Companion Animal

Source: Texas A&M University A new study by Texas A&M University and the Dog Aging Project (DAP) reveals that nearly half of U.S. dogs are overweight due to a mix of factors, including breed, environment, and food motivation. Sporting breeds like retrievers...
Veterinarian Removes 80+ Ticks From One Animal: How Eagle Residents Are Protecting Their Pets

Veterinarian Removes 80+ Ticks From One Animal: How Eagle Residents Are Protecting Their Pets

by Editor | Aug 8, 2025 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal

Source: Idaho News 6 Eagle, Idaho residents are taking extra steps to protect their pets as ticks appear earlier and in greater numbers this summer. Local veterinarians, including Dr. Zach Raptosh of Lake Shore Animal Hospital, report a significant uptick in tick...
Tick-Borne Illness Affecting Cattle Causing Significant Concerns for Kansas Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory

Tick-Borne Illness Affecting Cattle Causing Significant Concerns for Kansas Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory

by Editor | Aug 8, 2025 | Animal Health News, News

Source: KVOE Kansas agricultural officials are warning ranchers about Theileria orientalis ikeda, a tick-borne illness affecting cattle. Transmitted by the Asian Longhorned tick, theileria resembles anaplasmosis but can infect calves, posing a broader threat. Dr. Greg...
Would You Go Into Debt For Your Pet? Some Couples Are.

Would You Go Into Debt For Your Pet? Some Couples Are.

by Editor | Aug 7, 2025 | Companion Animal, News

Source: USA Today A new Insurify survey highlights how deeply DINK (dual income, no kids) couples value their pets, with 94% viewing them as family. Many willingly make financial sacrifices—68% of respondents reported actions like working extra hours, taking on debt,...
Grieving Bella Vista Family, Veterinarian Claim Dogs Poisoned With Antifreeze | Here’s What We Know

Grieving Bella Vista Family, Veterinarian Claim Dogs Poisoned With Antifreeze | Here’s What We Know

by Editor | Aug 7, 2025 | Companion Animal, News

Source: 5 News Online A Bella Vista, Arkansas family is grieving the loss of three of their four dogs, believed to have been poisoned with antifreeze. The incident occurred late at night when all four pets showed sudden signs of distress. Within hours, three...
Scientists Discover Burmese Pythons Have Never-Before-Seen Cells That Help Them Digest Entire Skeletons

Scientists Discover Burmese Pythons Have Never-Before-Seen Cells That Help Them Digest Entire Skeletons

by Editor | Aug 6, 2025 | Animal Health News, News

Source: Live Science Researchers have discovered that Burmese pythons possess specialized intestinal cells that help process calcium from the bones of their prey, aiding in whole-prey digestion. Published in the Journal of Experimental Biology on June 25, the study...
Keeping Pets Moving: A Veterinarian’s Approach to Canine Hip and Joint Health

Keeping Pets Moving: A Veterinarian’s Approach to Canine Hip and Joint Health

by Editor | Aug 6, 2025 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal

Source: Pet Age Joint health is important for dogs at every life stage, not just in their senior years. In fact, one in five adult dogs may already show signs of joint issues, often caused by genetics, weight, injuries, or activity levels. Since dogs frequently mask...
New York Judge Declares Dog An Immediate Family Member

New York Judge Declares Dog An Immediate Family Member

by Editor | Aug 5, 2025 | Animal Health Industry, Animal Health News

Source: AVMA A New York trial court has allowed a claim for negligent infliction of emotional distress (NEID) to proceed in a case where a dog was struck and killed by a car, marking a rare instance of potential noneconomic damages tied to pet loss. The case involves...
FDA, NIH Officials Look To Curb Animal Testing in Drug Development

FDA, NIH Officials Look To Curb Animal Testing in Drug Development

by Editor | Aug 5, 2025 | Animal Health Industry, News

Source: RAPS.org At a joint workshop, the FDA and NIH outlined efforts to reduce animal testing in drug development, emphasizing a shift toward New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) like computer simulations, AI, organoids, and organ-on-a-chip technologies. FDA...
The Ionophore Resistance Genes narA and narB are Geographically Widespread and Linked to Resistance to Medically Important Antibiotics

The Ionophore Resistance Genes narA and narB are Geographically Widespread and Linked to Resistance to Medically Important Antibiotics

by Editor | Aug 4, 2025 | Animal Health Industry, News

Source: mSphere Ionophores are antibiotics widely used in animal agriculture, primarily as anti-coccidials in poultry and growth promoters in swine and cattle. Although not used in human medicine, it was long assumed their use posed minimal risk for human...
Veterinary Services in the US Report, 5th Edition: Competing for the Pet Care Customer

Veterinary Services in the US Report, 5th Edition: Competing for the Pet Care Customer

by Editor | Aug 3, 2025 | Animal Health Industry, News

Source: Freedonia Group Veterinary services in the U.S. reached around $40 billion in 2024, reflecting modest growth from the previous year. However, the industry is facing headwinds due to rising costs, with service prices increasing by over 7% year-over-year. This...
Former AVMA President Dr. Lori Teller honored with 2025 AVMA Award

Former AVMA President Dr. Lori Teller honored with 2025 AVMA Award

by Editor | Aug 3, 2025 | Animal Health News, News

Source: AVMA Dr. Lori Teller has been honored with the 2025 AVMA Award, the highest recognition from the American Veterinary Medical Association, for her outstanding leadership and lifelong contributions to organized veterinary medicine. A 1990 graduate of Texas...
Gov. Mike DeWine Signs Bill to Allow Veterinary Telehealth in Ohio

Gov. Mike DeWine Signs Bill to Allow Veterinary Telehealth in Ohio

by Editor | Aug 2, 2025 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal

Source: WKYC Studios Starting in late September 2025, Ohio pet owners will have expanded access to Veterinary care thanks to new legislation signed by Governor Mike DeWine. The law allows licensed veterinarians in Ohio to offer real-time virtual appointments—commonly...
A Power Play: K9 Resorts Embarks on Joint Venture with its Largest Franchisee Group

A Power Play: K9 Resorts Embarks on Joint Venture with its Largest Franchisee Group

by Editor | Aug 2, 2025 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal

Source: PR Newswire K9 Resorts Luxury Pet Hotel has announced a major joint venture with its largest franchisee, Luxury Pet Hotel Investments, LLC (LPHI), marking a new phase of growth for the premium pet care brand. The 50-50 partnership gives LPHI management control...
The Case for Speciation in Veterinary Medicine: A Strategic Imperative for the Future of Animal Health

The Case for Speciation in Veterinary Medicine: A Strategic Imperative for the Future of Animal Health

by Dr. Jason Epstein | Aug 1, 2025 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views

(Editor’s Note: Scott Maloney, MBA is a co-author of this article for Animal Health News and Views.) Veterinary medicine stands at a pivotal moment. The industry is simultaneously expanding and fragmenting, fueled by demographic shifts in pet ownership, rising client...
The Synergy of Global Engagement: Busan Veterinary Conference in South Korea

The Synergy of Global Engagement: Busan Veterinary Conference in South Korea

by Bruce L. Truman, MBA | Aug 1, 2025 | Animal Health Industry - Views, Views

The 8th Busan Veterinary Conference (BVC) was held on June 28–29, 2025, at BEXCO in Busan, South Korea. Busan is the second-largest city in Korea and has a significant geographical advantage as a coastal city, making it well-suited for global activities that represent...
AI in Veterinary Practice: Revolutionizing the Client Experience

AI in Veterinary Practice: Revolutionizing the Client Experience

by Joel Parker, DVM | Aug 1, 2025 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has moved beyond science fiction and family group chats to become a transformative force in Veterinary medicine. From streamlining operations to enhancing client interactions, AI is reshaping how independent Veterinary practices deliver...
The Untapped ETA Opportunity in Veterinary Medicine: A Generational Shift in Ownership

The Untapped ETA Opportunity in Veterinary Medicine: A Generational Shift in Ownership

by Dr. Keith True | Aug 1, 2025 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views

Starting a Veterinary practice from scratch is hard work and comes with a level of unpredictability that no amount of preparation can erase. Growth speed is uncertain, no matter how strong your work ethic or how much success you have had in previous roles. I can...
From Relationship to Transaction: The Quiet Shift in Veterinary Medicine

From Relationship to Transaction: The Quiet Shift in Veterinary Medicine

by Dr. Brian Hamm, ACVIM | Aug 1, 2025 | Animal Health Industry - Views, Views

Veterinary medicine has long been rooted in relationships, a profession built on trust, compassion, and the continuity of care between veterinarians, pets, and the families who love them. For decades, success in Veterinary practice was measured not only by clinical...
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