Source: WPTV A Palm Beach County woman is warning pet owners after her two dogs contracted botulism from eating a dead iguana in their yard following a Florida cold snap. Bridget Garrison said her blue-tick hounds, Tally and Karma, consumed parts of the iguana, which likely froze and died during the cold weather. Days later, both dogs showed symptoms, including […]
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Source: 10 WJAR Nearly 100 cats were rescued from a Woonsocket, Rhode Island apartment in one of the largest cases the Rhode Island SPCA has handled. Unlike typical hoarding situations, the owner contacted authorities for help. Dr. Dan Simpson said the cats were fortunate to be in relatively good condition, noting that in severe cases animals are often malnourished, diseased or […]
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Source: BBC Manjit Sangha, 56, is raising awareness about sepsis after surviving a life-threatening battle that led to the amputation of both legs below the knee and both hands. After feeling unwell one weekend, she became unconscious within 24 hours and was rushed to hospital, where her heart stopped six times. Doctors believe the infection may have […]
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Source: Oregon Live Go Raw, a Utah-based pet food company, has voluntarily recalled a single lot of its Quest Cat Food Chicken Recipe Freeze Dried Nuggets after at least one customer reported a related illness in their cat. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, product testing revealed low levels of thiamine (vitamin B1), an essential nutrient […]
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Source: Science News Nancy Benson Ward has established a $100,000 endowed scholarship at Arkansas State University to honor her late brother, Dr. Bill W. Benson. The newly created Dr. Bill W. Benson Memorial Scholarship will support full-time students admitted to A-State’s College of Veterinary Medicine, which is expected to open in fall 2026. Benson, a Hampton, Arkansas native, dedicated 40 years to […]
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Source: Science News A new study published February 18 in PLOS One finds that some flat-faced, or brachycephalic, dog breeds face significantly higher risks of breathing problems due to their shortened skull shapes. Researchers examined nearly 900 dogs across 14 breeds in the United Kingdom, using exercise tests and a 0–3 grading scale to assess symptoms of brachycephalic […]
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Source: News 4 Jax In Flagler County, Florida, a rehabilitation initiative called the SMART program is pairing jail inmates with cats and kittens from the local Humane Society, helping both heal and grow. Launched in July, the program allows select inmates to live with and care for cats inside the housing unit, fostering responsibility, empathy and emotional development. A University […]
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Source: WLKY In January, a missing 3-year-old boy in Louisville, Kentucky, was found safely thanks in part to a neighborhood dog now dubbed “Louisville’s Lassie.” During the search in the Okolona area, Louisville Metro Police used extensive resources, including officers on foot, a drone and an air unit. As one officer canvassed the neighborhood, an untrained dog unexpectedly began walking alongside him […]
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Source: Reuters South African farmers are facing mounting losses as the country battles one of its worst foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreaks in years. Since early 2025, infections have spread to seven of nine provinces, disrupting livestock production and trade. Beef exports fell 26% in 2025 despite strong global demand, with shipments to China—previously South Africa’s third-largest market—dropping 69% […]
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Source: WTKR A cat in Suffolk, Virginia, has tested positive for rabies, according to the Suffolk Health Department. The animal was found in the 100 block of Robertson Street in Whaleyville and taken to a Veterinary clinic for evaluation. Due to the severity of its symptoms and overall health condition, the cat was humanely euthanized and tested, with results […]
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Source: UF Health At the University of Florida, the Veterinary Forensic Sciences Laboratory is working to combat crimes against cats through its program, “A Cat Has No Name.” Led by forensic pathologist and veterinarian Adam Stern, the lab investigates deaths of free-roaming cats, conducting autopsies to determine causes such as disease, trauma, toxins, or potential human-inflicted cruelty. The team collects nationwide […]
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Source: ABC 7 News Bay Area veterinarians and public health officials are warning of a spike in leptospirosis, a highly contagious bacterial disease that can be deadly in dogs and, in rare cases, spread to humans. Cases are rising across the region and in Los Angeles County, particularly during the rainy season when bacteria thrive in standing water. […]
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Source: Woman’s World he hit series All Creatures Great and Small is inspired by the real-life Yorkshire veterinarian James Alfred Wight, who wrote under the pen name James Herriot. First adapted by the BBC in 1978 and revived in 2020, the show follows Herriot’s early career working with fellow veterinarians in the Yorkshire Dales. In reality, Wight—known as Alf—was born in England […]
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Source: NPR An Oregon dog competition is encouraging more people to train their pets for truffle hunting, a niche but growing activity in the Pacific Northwest. Held as part of the annual Oregon Truffle Festival in Eugene, the Joriad North American Truffle Dog Championship brings together amateur handlers and their dogs to compete in timed searches for hidden truffles. Unlike […]
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Source: Mississippi State University Two endangered sea turtles are receiving advanced medical care through a partnership between the Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine (MSU CVM) and the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies (IMMS) in Gulfport. Alfonzo, a sub-adult green sea turtle rescued in Alabama, was found with multiple fishing hooks embedded in a flipper and lodged in […]
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Source: Mongabay New research reveals that female black-footed cats (Felis nigripes), Africa’s smallest wildcat, rely heavily on abandoned springhare burrows to shelter and raise their kittens in Southern Africa’s harsh, semiarid landscapes. Weighing as little as 1 kilogram, these highly active nocturnal hunters retreat underground by day. A study tracking five females in Namibia found each […]
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Source: KNOE News 8 Rural areas in Louisiana, including Ouachita Parish, are facing a severe shortage of mixed-animal veterinarians, limiting access to essential livestock care. LSU School of Veterinary Medicine Dean Oliver Garden says the shortage is especially acute in rural communities, where veterinarian numbers fall below national averages. The lack of farm veterinarians threatens local economies, as livestock […]
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Source: Michigan State University Researchers at Michigan State University are developing a machine-learning system to better detect and manage pain in dairy calves following hot-iron disbudding, a common practice to prevent horn growth. Although veterinarians recommend multimodal pain control using local anesthesia and NSAIDs, calves vary in their pain responses, and some continue to suffer despite treatment. […]
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Source: KATV A veterinarian is warning Arkansas dog owners about the danger of canine distemper after Russellville Animal Control detected the virus in raccoons. Dr. Sarah Gilkerson of Merritt Animal Clinic says distemper, caused by a paramyxovirus related to measles, is highly contagious and often fatal in dogs. The virus spreads through nasal or oral discharge and can be transmitted indirectly—such […]
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Source: Fox 12 Oregon A Portland emergency animal hospital, DoveLewis, is warning dog owners about salmon poisoning disease after a 6-year-old border collie mix named Forrest nearly died from the illness. The disease, most common in the Pacific Northwest, occurs when dogs consume raw or undercooked fish infected with the parasite Nanophyetus salmincola, which can carry the harmful bacterium Neorickettsia helminthoeca. […]
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