Source: CNET Pet experts warn against using Apple AirTags to track pets, citing safety and reliability concerns. Although AirTags are inexpensive Bluetooth trackers designed for personal items, veterinarians like Dr. Shannon Vawter caution that if a pet chews or swallows one, it can cause severe internal injury requiring costly surgery ($2,000–$5,000). The button battery inside can corrode […]
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Source: NPR Illinois The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has reported the state’s first-ever case of Powassan virus, a rare but serious tickborne illness. The infected individual became severely ill, and health officials are investigating whether the exposure occurred in Illinois or elsewhere. Transmitted primarily by the black-legged deer tick, Powassan can cause fever, headache, vomiting, and […]
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Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration Best Buy Bones, Inc. of Mount Morris, Michigan, has recalled four lots of Nature’s Own Pet Chews Bully Bites 1-Pound treats (UPC 739598900750, lots 19379–19382, Best By September 2027) due to potential Salmonella contamination. The affected 16 oz. bags were distributed from Minnesota and sold in Wisconsin after September 23, 2025. While […]
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Source: The Wichita Eagle A raccoon spotted wandering in daylight recently alarmed the Rose Hill Police Department, prompting a Facebook warning about possible rabies. However, experts say rabies in raccoons is rare in Kansas. Shane Hesting of the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks explained that the state only has bat and skunk rabies strains, not the raccoon […]
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Source: Kentucky Lantern Veterinarians and animal welfare advocates in Kentucky are voicing concern over a proposed state regulation that could restrict pop-up Veterinary vaccine clinics in retail stores, limiting access to affordable preventive care in rural areas. The Kentucky Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners proposal would require all treatment areas to be fully enclosed, purpose-built spaces separate […]
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Source: Earth.com A groundbreaking global study has revealed that carnivore movement is far from random, uncovering deep evolutionary differences between dogs and cats. Researchers tracked 1,239 carnivores from 34 species over a decade across six continents, using GPS collars to build the largest dataset of its kind. The findings, published in the Proceedings of the National […]
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Source: Health Leaders Hackensack Meridian Health has partnered with Israeli biotechnology company SpotitEarly to research a groundbreaking method for the early detection of breast cancer using cancer-sniffing dogs combined with artificial intelligence (AI). The study, conducted through the Hennessy Institute for Cancer Prevention and Applied Molecular Medicine, aims to develop a simple, noninvasive diagnostic tool. SpotitEarly’s process involves patients […]
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Source: The Hill Dr. Jane Goodall, the world-renowned chimpanzee researcher, conservationist, and humanitarian, has died at age 91, according to the Jane Goodall Institute. She passed away of natural causes in California while on her U.S. speaking tour. Goodall’s pioneering work began in 1960, when she traveled to Tanzania at age 26 to study chimpanzees, revolutionizing […]
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Source: Health Day A new study presented at the European Respiratory Society meeting in Amsterdam suggests that babies exposed to dogs early in life may have a significantly lower risk of developing childhood asthma. Researchers from the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto analyzed household dust samples from 1,050 Canadian infants, measuring exposure to dog, cat, and bacterial allergens. […]
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Source: WABI 5 Veterinarians across Maine are warning pet owners about a surge in canine Parvovirus cases, a highly contagious and sometimes fatal infection affecting unvaccinated dogs, particularly puppies. Dr. Ai Takeuchi, co-medical director at Eastern Maine Emergency Veterinary Clinic, said her clinic has seen increased cases from summer into fall. Parvovirus attacks rapidly dividing cells in the […]
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Source: DVM 360 Harbor Point Animal Hospital in Mooresville, North Carolina, has been named the 2025 Accredited Practice of the Year (APOY) by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA), the only accrediting body for Veterinary hospitals in North America. Selected from more than 4,500 accredited hospitals across the U.S. and Canada, Harbor Point was recognized for its excellence […]
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Source: WPXI Rhiannon P. Holeva, 23, of Oakdale, Pennsylvania, has been accused of deleting over $10,000 worth of Veterinary treatment records while working as a receptionist at VCA Wexford Animal Hospital. According to court documents, Holeva allegedly used her employee access to erase 317 records linked to her 11 pets and her father’s three pets, effectively […]
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Source: Gothamist New York City has launched a new $500,000 pilot program to spay and neuter 3,500 cats in Brooklyn, aiming to combat the city’s growing cat overpopulation and assist low-income pet owners. The funding, approved by city lawmakers, will go to Flatbush Cats, a nonprofit specializing in reducing stray cat populations through trap-neuter-return (TNR) programs. […]
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Source: 10 News WBIR A 34-year-old chimpanzee named Mwelu at Zoo Knoxville is recovering after undergoing a groundbreaking spinal surgery to remove a tumor, the first documented procedure of its kind on a chimpanzee. The complex operation, performed on September 19 at the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine, was a collaboration between veterinary neurologist Dr. Talisha Moore and human neurosurgeon Dr. […]
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Source: Agrilife Today Texas A&M University’s newly renamed Center for Insect Biomanufacturing and Innovation (CIBI) marks a major evolution in the university’s partnership with the National Science Foundation’s IUCRC program, emphasizing deeper industry collaboration and broader research goals. Formerly the Center for Environmental Sustainability through Insect Farming, CIBI now focuses on transforming insect science into scalable, industry-driven biomanufacturing solutions. Led […]
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Source: Medscape At the 2025 French-Speaking Allergology Congress in Paris, Dr. Sylvie Leroy presented an overview of strategies to reduce cat allergies, focusing on the Fel d 1 protein, the main allergen produced by cats. With over 16 million cats in French households, symptoms such as rhinitis, eczema, and asthma are common, but current interventions offer only partial or temporary […]
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Source: Cornell Chronicle A new study published in Communications Biology warns that commercial raw cat foods can harbor dangerous microbes, including antibiotic-resistant strains, posing risks to both pets and humans. Researchers identified pathogens such as Salmonella, Cronobacter, E. coli, and Pseudomonas in raw and freeze-dried cat food samples. Some strains matched human cases of salmonellosis, suggesting potential cross-contamination. Vulnerable […]
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Source: Eureka Alert A Virginia Tech study published in PLOS One establishes the first large-scale baseline for dog behavior using four years of owner-reported data from over 47,000 dogs in the Dog Aging Project, a collaboration of 40+ institutions. Led by Courtney Sexton and Yuhuan Li, the research examined fear, attention/excitability, aggression, and trainability between 2020–2023, initially to assess COVID-19’s impact on […]
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Source: Texas Animal Health Commission The Rural Veterinarian Incentive Program (RVIP) encourages veterinarians to practice in designated rural Texas counties by offering up to $180,000 in educational loan repayment or tuition assistance. Participants may receive up to $45,000 annually for four years of full-time service. Eligible applicants include recent graduates or current students of Texas Tech or Texas A&M Veterinary programs, certain Texas […]
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Source: KCRA 3 The University of California, Davis School of Veterinary Medicine has launched a major expansion of its Veterinary medical complex, aimed at addressing the national shortage of veterinarians while advancing animal care, research, and education. Announced by Dean Dr. Mark Stetter, the project will increase the student body from 600 to 800, helping meet demand as […]
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