by Editor | Mar 21, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: Action News JAX Pet anxiety appears to be on the rise, alongside growing concern from owners. According to the American Pet Products Association’s 2024 report, use of calming products has surged 168% for dogs and 174% for cats since 2018. Trupanion pet...
by Editor | Mar 21, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: Cornell Chronicle The College of Veterinary Medicine hosted its Animal Health Hackathon Feb. 20–22, bringing together 116 students from diverse majors to develop business solutions for animal health challenges. Organized by Jorge Colon and Ami Stuart, the...
by Editor | Mar 20, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: Hawaii News Now Hawaii County police have introduced new safety measures to protect their K-9 units following the September death of police dog Archer, who died after being left in a vehicle for an “unacceptable period of time,” according to Police Chief Reed...
by Editor | Mar 20, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: Health Day A new University of Michigan National Poll on Healthy Aging finds that pets provide strong emotional benefits for older adults, but rising costs are creating financial strain. Among Americans age 50 and older who own pets, 83% say their animals give...
by Editor | Mar 19, 2026 | Equine, News
Source: WSFA 12 Tuskegee University’s College of Veterinary Medicine (TUCVM) is celebrating the birth of Coco Chanel, a foal born Feb. 1, the first on campus in many years. Her mother, Dolly, was surrendered by a local resident five years ago and later adopted by the...
by Editor | Mar 19, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: AAHA A case report in Frontiers in Veterinary Science details toxic effects after a 4-year-old Labrador retriever ingested a 60 g tube of 1.5% ruxolitinib (Opzelura®), a human topical Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor. JAK inhibitors treat inflammatory and...
by Editor | Mar 18, 2026 | Equine, Livestock, News, Veterinary Practice
Source: UC Davis Weill School of Veterinary Medicine Big Chief, a 20-year-old miniature horse owned by Laura and Warren Croyle, underwent life-saving colic surgery at the UC Davis Large Animal Hospital after developing severe abdominal pain. Though he had a history of...
by Editor | Mar 18, 2026 | News, Veterinary Practice
Source: The Durango Herald In this heartfelt tribute, Jenny Johnston honors her veterinarian as her true Valentine: someone who shows up in a red truck, rain or shine, day or night, to care for her family’s horses. Over a year marked by emergencies and heartbreak, the...
by Editor | Mar 17, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: KTUV San Jose Animal Care and Services is warning residents about an online scam using AI-altered images of shelter dogs to falsely claim they are about to be euthanized. The manipulated photos, shared on a Facebook page called “Saving Shelter Dogs From...
by Editor | Mar 17, 2026 | Animal Health Industry, News
Source: New Hampshire Bulletin New Hampshire lawmakers are considering House Bill 1488, which would allow certain pets to skip required rabies booster shots if owners provide antibody titer test results showing some level of immunity from prior vaccination. Sponsored...
by Editor | Mar 16, 2026 | Animal Health Industry, News
Source: Today’s Veterinary Business Covetrus and MWI Animal Health have agreed to merge, forming a comprehensive animal health platform serving companion, equine, and production animal markets. Under the deal, MWI’s parent company, Cencora, will receive $1.25...
by Editor | Mar 16, 2026 | Animal Health Industry, News
Source: Veterinary Practice News A newly released House Agriculture Committee Farm Bill draft includes the Healthy Dog Importation Act and several Veterinary workforce and animal health provisions, drawing praise from national Veterinary and pet industry groups. The...
by Editor | Mar 15, 2026 | Agriculture, News
Source: Dairy Herd U.S. dairy exports climbed to $9.51 billion in 2025, up 15% from 2024 and just shy of the $9.54 billion record set in 2022, according to USDA data. Export volumes also rose 5% to 2.8 million metric tons, reflecting strong global demand and broader...
by Editor | Mar 15, 2026 | Animal Health Industry, News
Source: EurekAlert Researchers from the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) and the Hertie Institute for Clinical Brain Research report that the protein neurofilament light chain (NfL), a known marker of nerve damage in humans, may help track aging...
by Editor | Mar 14, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: DVM 360 A routine exam of a rescued kitten revealed a severe heart murmur that led to the diagnosis of patent ductus arteriosus (PDA), a congenital heart defect requiring timely surgery. Though the kitten appeared healthy and energetic, veterinarians at...
by Editor | Mar 14, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: AVMA Maintaining a healthy weight is essential to your pet’s long-term health and quality of life. Pets at an ideal weight have a lower risk of developing serious conditions such as arthritis, diabetes, high blood pressure, breathing difficulties, kidney...
by Editor | Mar 13, 2026 | Animal Health Industry, News
Source: Agri Pulse In this opinion piece, American Veterinary Medical Association President Michael Bailey urges Congress to pass the bipartisan Combating Illicit Xylazine Act to address the growing misuse of xylazine in the illicit fentanyl supply while preserving...
by Editor | Mar 13, 2026 | Animal Health Industry, News
Source: AP News Pangolins, shy and nocturnal mammals covered in protective keratin scales, are the most trafficked mammals in the world. Conservationists are highlighting their plight on World Pangolin Day, noting that more than half a million were seized in...
by Editor | Mar 12, 2026 | Animal Health Industry, News
Source: AP News A bumper crop of rimu berries has sparked rare breeding activity among New Zealand’s critically endangered kākāpō, the world’s only flightless parrot. Once thought doomed due to predation and habitat loss, the population has grown from about 50 birds...
by Editor | Mar 12, 2026 | Animal Health Industry, News
Source: AVMA The American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) has endorsed updated guidance on diagnosing and treating canine chronic inflammatory enteropathy (CIE), emphasizing dietary trials and discouraging routine antibiotic use. Published January 21...
