Source: Eastern Arizona Courier Veterinary care costs can surprise pet owners, as they reflect the full expense of services without the subsidies common in human healthcare. Rising prices are driven by inflation, COVID-19’s economic impact, and major advancements in Veterinary technology and treatment. Dr. Lori Teller of Texas A&M’s College of Veterinary Medicine explains that […]
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Source: Columbia Tribune More than a decade after his family dog received cancer treatment at the University of Missouri’s Veterinary Health Center, Cot Fox, a 1971 journalism graduate, has contributed over $10 million to support Veterinary oncology research and facility improvements. The drug used to treat his pet, Samarium—developed at Mizzou and also used in […]
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Source: Penn Today The University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine celebrated the groundbreaking of the Gail P. Riepe Center for Advanced Veterinary Education at New Bolton Center, its large-animal hospital. This new 11,800-square-foot clinical skills center, set to open next spring, marks the first dedicated classroom facility on the campus. Designed to enhance Veterinary […]
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Source: Today’s Veterinary Business A global survey commissioned by Boehringer Ingelheim reveals a significant disconnect between how animal owners perceive veterinarians and how Veterinary professionals feel. While 94% of pet owners report high trust in Veterinary teams, only 49% of Veterinary professionals feel appreciated. The survey, involving 1,200 pet owners across six countries, also found […]
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Source: The Mesquite News Texas A&M University-San Antonio’s Pre-Veterinary Society hosted a hybrid information session featuring representatives from Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences. Dr. Elizabeth Crouch, assistant dean of admissions, outlined the competitive nature of the program, which accepts only 180 students from over 1,000 applicants annually. Key application requirements include […]
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Source: AVMA A proposed federal class-action lawsuit filed on April 2, 2025, in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia alleges that the Veterinary Internship and Residency Matching Program (VIRMP), sponsored by the American Association of Veterinary Clinicians (AAVC), along with several Veterinary schools and hospitals, conspired to suppress wages and limit […]
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Source: Devdiscourse The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is facing significant challenges following the resignation of hundreds of veterinarians, lab workers, and support staff during the Trump administration’s workforce reduction efforts. These departures have severely impacted the agency’s ability to respond to animal disease outbreaks, particularly during the ongoing, record-setting bird flu crisis and the […]
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Source: WTOP News As warmer weather draws more people and pets outdoors, concerns about tick exposure increase. However, Maryland veterinarian Dr. Victor Katz notes that ticks are active year-round, with more sightings in fall than in peak summer months. Ticks become mobile when temperatures rise just above freezing and are drawn to a dog’s warm […]
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Source: ABC News New York City’s iconic “bodega cats” are beloved by locals and visitors alike, but technically violate state health laws prohibiting animals in food-selling establishments. Despite this, many bodegas keep cats to deter pests like rodents and cockroaches, and customers often adore them. A recent petition advocating protection for bodega cat owners from fines gained […]
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Source: NBC San Diego On a single day, the San Diego Humane Society (SDHS) took in an extraordinary 267 animals, highlighting the growing strain on animal services in Southern California. Among the intakes were 96 guinea pigs surrendered by an overwhelmed owner in Escondido, quickly triaged by the SDHS Veterinary team, with several needing urgent care. In El […]
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Source: AP News The animal sedative medetomidine is increasingly appearing in the U.S. illegal drug supply, raising serious public health concerns, according to three reports released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Similar to the Veterinary sedative xylazine, medetomidine is being mixed primarily with fentanyl, the synthetic opioid responsible for the majority of U.S. overdose […]
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Source: AVMA The AVMA Convention 2025, held July 18–22 in Washington, D.C., will be a landmark event, as it also hosts the 40th World Veterinary Association (WVA) Congress. This global gathering of Veterinary professionals emphasizes collaboration, education, and innovation across animal and public health sectors. Themed “United for the Veterinary community,” the convention aims to foster global dialogue on veterinary medicine, […]
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Source: WVVA On May 9, 2025, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin signed HB 2303 and SB 921 into law, creating the Large Animal Veterinary Grant Program to address a critical shortage of large animal veterinarians in the state. The program, set to launch by July 1, 2026, will provide $110,000 grants to four veterinarians chosen by the State Veterinarian. These funds aim to help expand […]
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Source: WHAS 11 Bluegrass Veterinary Vision in Louisville, Kentucky, offered free eye exams for service dogs on May 9, 2025, as part of an annual initiative held each May in partnership with Epicur Pharma. The program is designed to ensure that service animals—including guide dogs, police dogs, and search and rescue dogs—maintain optimal eye health so […]
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Source: The Sacramento Bee A wild bat found flying near the only public elevator at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park on May 7, 2025, has tested positive for rabies, prompting a public health alert. Although the bat was not part of the zoo’s collection, it was discovered in a high-traffic area near the park’s hot air […]
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Source: The Times Weekly State Senator Michael E. Hastings is advancing House Bill 3360, a measure aimed at ensuring Veterinary technicians in Illinois are properly licensed and trained through accredited programs. The bill would require anyone identifying as a Veterinary technician to obtain a license from the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, which includes graduating from an […]
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Source: The Harvard Gazette At Harvard’s Canine Brains Lab, photographer Elias Weiss Friedman, known for “The Dogist,” participated in an empathy experiment with Sasha, the Harvard University Police Department’s community engagement dog. Run by professor Erin Hecht, the lab studies dog behavior and cognition using both behavioral tests and MRI imaging to explore how dogs think and feel. Hecht and Friedman later discussed […]
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Source: CBS 8 The San Diego House Rabbit Society, a nonprofit dedicated to rescuing and rehoming rabbits, is fighting back against a suspected scam involving a fake Facebook page impersonating their organization. The fraudulent page, named “San Diego’s Bunny,” has been using the nonprofit’s logo and photos to falsely advertise rabbits for sale at high prices, requesting payment […]
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Source: WMUR 9 Police in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, are searching for a raccoon suspected of having rabies after it bit a man in a Market Basket parking lot. The victim was taken to the hospital and will likely begin a rabies vaccination regimen. Authorities have received multiple reports throughout the week of a raccoon acting aggressively […]
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Source: Meat and Poultry The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has named Temple Grandin, PhD, as the 2025 recipient of its prestigious Humane Award, honoring her decades-long contributions to animal welfare. As a professor at Colorado State University and a pioneering advocate for humane livestock handling, Grandin has transformed how food animals are raised and treated, with her systems used worldwide […]
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