by Editor | Sep 20, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: KTRE Dr. Tammy Wilson of Flint Veterinary Clinic says most dogs and cats eating balanced commercial diets receive the vitamins and minerals they need, but deficiencies can occur with improperly formulated homemade or vegetarian diets. Common problems include...
by Editor | Sep 20, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: Veterinary Practice News The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) has released its 2026 Diabetes Management Guidelines for Dogs, providing updated recommendations for Veterinary teams treating canine diabetes mellitus. The guidelines cover diagnosis and...
by Editor | Sep 19, 2026 | Agriculture, Livestock, News
Source: Vet Surgeon New data from MSD Animal Health highlight the importance of protecting calves against bovine coronavirus as part of a broader strategy for preventing bovine respiratory disease (BRD). Analysis of 1,732 calves screened between 2022 and 2026 found...
by Editor | Sep 19, 2026 | Animal Health News, News
Source: CNN The U.S. government has released its billionth sterile fly as part of efforts to combat New World screwworm, but scientists warn current production may remain insufficient. The parasite, whose larvae feed on living tissue, returned to the United States in...
by Editor | Sep 18, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: HABRI The Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) has released its Pet-Inclusive Housing Report, outlining strategies to make rental housing more accessible to people with pets. The report grew out of HABRI’s Spring Policy Forum, which brought together...
by Editor | Sep 18, 2026 | News, Veterinary Practice
Source: ABC 15 The United States could face a shortage of roughly 17,000 veterinarians by 2032, according to a 2024 study commissioned by the American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges. The study estimates the country will need 70,092 new veterinarians by...
by Editor | Sep 17, 2026 | Animal Health Industry, News
Source: DVM 360 The FDA has issued an emergency use authorization for Bimectin, a generic injectable ivermectin, to help prevent New World screwworm infestations in cattle. The over-the-counter drug can be administered within 24 hours of birth, during castration, or...
by Editor | Sep 17, 2026 | Animal Health Industry, News
Source: Morning Star The North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) has launched two award programs recognizing excellence across the Veterinary profession: the inaugural Today’s Veterinary Business Best Places to Practice program and the returning VETTY Awards. Best...
by Editor | Sep 16, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: Chicago Tribune CBD products for pets have grown increasingly popular, but veterinarians caution that scientific evidence supporting their effectiveness remains limited. Research has focused primarily on arthritis-related pain, seizures, atopic dermatitis, and...
by Editor | Sep 16, 2026 | Companion Animal, News, Veterinary Practice
Source: WPR Rural Wisconsin communities are experiencing a critical shortage of veterinarians, limiting access to care for both farm animals and pets. In 2025, the U.S. Department of Agriculture identified a record 243 rural Veterinary shortage areas nationwide,...
by Editor | Sep 15, 2026 | News
Source: NBC News New Zealand conservationists are celebrating a record breeding season for the critically endangered kakapo, with 90 chicks added to the population in 2026. The successful season increased the population of the flightless parrot to a record 325 birds,...
by Editor | Sep 15, 2026 | Animal Health Industry, News
Source: Reuters A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by Lincoln Memorial University against the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), which alleged that the association used restrictive accreditation standards to limit the number of veterinarians...
by Editor | Sep 14, 2026 | Agriculture, Livestock, News
Source: Morrisons Cove Rural veterinarians in Pennsylvania are calling attention to a growing shortage of large-animal practitioners and the potential consequences for agriculture, livestock health, and food safety. During the 2026 Legislative Agribusiness...
by Editor | Sep 14, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: DVM 360 Fromm Family Foods has voluntarily recalled two varieties of wet dog food after receiving complaints about potential metal contamination. The recall involves 3,852 cases of Fromm Turkey Pâté Wet Dog Food and 1,973 cases of Fromm Diner Classics Milo’s...
by Editor | Sep 13, 2026 | News, Students
Source: Veterinary Practice News PetSmart Charities has launched a Veterinary Fellowship program designed to develop future leaders in community Veterinary medicine while expanding access to care for pet families facing financial and other barriers. The initiative...
by Editor | Sep 13, 2026 | Animal Health Industry, News
Source: Elanco Elanco Animal Health has completed a 25,000-square-foot expansion of its manufacturing facility in Elwood, Kansas, significantly increasing the company’s capacity to produce monoclonal antibody therapies. The $120 million project expands production...
by Editor | Sep 12, 2026 | Animal Health News, News, Veterinary Practice
Source: AVMA The Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) has established Veterinary pharmacy as its 17th specialty certification program, creating a formal pathway for pharmacists to demonstrate expertise in medication use for nonhuman animals. The designation recognizes...
by Editor | Sep 12, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: ABC 30 Fresno police arrested two people on animal abuse allegations after rescuing three Chihuahua mixes that tested positive for multiple drugs. Brownie, Baby Girl and Vada are recovering at the Fresno Animal Center after officers encountered them in...
by Editor | Sep 11, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: Vet Times Research led by the Royal Veterinary College suggests that carefully managed crossbreeding of brachycephalic dogs could significantly improve their health and welfare by reducing problems associated with extreme body shapes. Researchers studied 150...
by Editor | Sep 11, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: Forbes Gen Z’s growing influence as pet owners is reshaping the pet health experience around technology, continuous access, and greater confidence in decision making. Pet ownership among Gen Z grew nearly 44% from 2023 to 2024, and younger owners increasingly...
