by Editor | Feb 11, 2026 | Animal Health Industry, News
Source: Eagle Country 99.3 FM Jean Leising’s Senate Bill 56 has passed unanimously out of the Indiana Senate, marking a significant step toward addressing the state’s Veterinary workforce shortage. The legislation aims to expand access to Veterinary care by allowing...
by Editor | Feb 11, 2026 | Animal Health Industry, Companion Animal, News
Source: NAVTA At VMX, National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA) convened leaders from across the Veterinary profession for a collaborative discussion on what an ideal veterinary practice should look like for the entire care team....
by Editor | Feb 10, 2026 | News
Source: WFAA A North Texas couple has pleaded guilty to conspiring to smuggle and sell unregistered pesticides and misbranded Veterinary drugs, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Thao Duong and Lam Mai of Garland operated an online business that sold illegal...
by Editor | Feb 10, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: AVMA At the 2026 AVMA Veterinary Leadership Conference, Latonia Craig, EdD, Chief of Veterinary Engagement and Belonging, emphasized that inclusivity and belonging must be intentional and foundational in Veterinary medicine despite the profession’s fast pace....
by Editor | Feb 9, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: STAT News Dentists across the United States are increasingly using therapy dogs to help reduce dental anxiety, a common fear that leads many patients to delay or avoid care. Drawing on personal experience and scientific research, physician Henry I....
by Editor | Feb 9, 2026 | Animal Health News
Source: CBS News An investigation by the Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance found that two Malayan tapirs, JonHi (16) and Rinny (18), died from accidental copper poisoning. The deaths occurred within a short time span, alarming zoo staff because tapirs typically live up...
by Editor | Feb 8, 2026 | Animal Health News
Source: PBN The Rhode Island Foundation has awarded $636,000 in grants to more than 24 animal welfare organizations across the state, supporting efforts that promote animal health, humane treatment, and community well-being. The funding will expand access to low-cost...
by Editor | Feb 8, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: Pet Food Processing The U.S. Food & Drug Administration issued a food safety advisory on January 27, 2026, warning consumers about eight lots of Raaw Energy dog food that tested positive for harmful pathogens. The affected products contained bacteria...
by Editor | Feb 7, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: UC Davis A 3-year-old mixed-breed rabbit named Tyler was saved after undergoing emergency surgery at the UC Davis Veterinary hospital for a life-threatening condition called caudate liver lobe torsion. His owner, Lexi Parrish, quickly recognized signs of pain...
by Editor | Feb 7, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: UC Davis The University of California, Davis announced a historic $120 million gift from the Weill Family Foundation, led by philanthropists Joan and Sanford I. Weill—the largest donation ever made to veterinary medicine worldwide. In recognition, the...
by Editor | Feb 6, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: Veterinary Practice News A seven-year-old dog named Nelly survived an extraordinary medical emergency after ingesting multiple human medications and suffering cardiopulmonary arrest. Nelly was brought to DoveLewis Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital...
by Editor | Feb 6, 2026 | Animal Health Industry, News
Source: KC Animal Health Corridor The 2026 Animal Health Summit Emerging Company Application outlines requirements and best practices for companies seeking to participate in the in-person event held August 31–September 1, 2026. Organized by the KC Animal Health...
by Editor | Feb 5, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: American Kennel Club The American Kennel Club officially recognized three new dog breeds on January 1, 2026: the Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka, the Basset Fauve de Bretagne, and the Teddy Roosevelt Terrier, bringing the total number of AKC-recognized breeds to...
by Editor | Feb 5, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: The Spokesman Review Spokane County Regional Animal Protection Service (SCRAPS) may soon resume adult dog adoptions after reporting no new cases of canine parvovirus since last week. The shelter announced that five dogs had contracted the highly contagious...
by Editor | Feb 4, 2026 | Companion Animal, News, Veterinary Practice
Source: PR Newswire A new PetSmart Charities–Gallup study finds that the rising cost of Veterinary care continues to limit access for pets and place emotional strain on both families and providers. Nearly all veterinarians (94%) report that clients’ financial...
by Editor | Feb 4, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: EurekaAlert! A new peer-reviewed study published in Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry by Oxford University Press warns that widely used flea and tick medications for dogs and cats may pose serious environmental risks. The research focuses on isoxazoline...
by Editor | Feb 3, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: Pensacola News Journal Pensacola celebrated its fifth annual Paw-Di-Gras with a lively, dog-centered festival in downtown on February 1, 2026. The event drew large crowds of dog lovers who enjoyed a full day of pet-friendly activities. Festivities included a...
by Editor | Feb 3, 2026 | News
Source: SCI AM Groundhogs are best known for their Groundhog Day weather predictions, but their forecasts are no more accurate than chance. The tradition of watching a groundhog emerge on February 2 has roots in older seasonal folklore and continues to draw large...
by Editor | Feb 2, 2026 | News, Veterinary Practice
Source: Feedstuffs Leslie Easterwood has been appointed director of the Office of Continuing Education at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, beginning Jan. 1, 2026. A clinical associate professor and longtime equine...
by Editor | Feb 2, 2026 | Agriculture, News
Source: Successful Farming The Trump administration has ordered the U.S. Department of Agriculture to scrutinize foreign scientists who collaborate with its researchers, directing employees to investigate co-authors for potential “subversive or criminal activity.”...
