Source: KING 5 A Tacoma man’s routine walk with his dog turned tragic when the pet died suddenly, likely from a fentanyl overdose. Kenneth Gentili was at Owen Beach in Point Defiance Park when his small dog ate something under a bench in the children’s play area. Within minutes, the dog began foaming at the mouth, collapsed, […]
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Source: Pet Food Industry Gold Star Distribution Inc. has issued a voluntary recall of all FDA-regulated products it handled in Minnesota, Indiana, and North Dakota after an inspection by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration found insanitary conditions at one of its facilities. The recall, announced December 26, includes pet foods as well as drugs, medical devices, cosmetics, dietary […]
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Source: Philly Voice Dogs cannot cool themselves efficiently through sweat like humans, making overheating a serious risk, especially for working dogs engaged in strenuous tasks. Dr. Cynthia Otto, executive director of the Penn Vet Working Dog Center, has spent years researching practical cooling methods to prevent heat stroke. Her team discovered that training dogs to voluntarily dunk […]
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Source: dvm 360 Concerns within the Veterinary community have prompted the International Council for Veterinary Assessment to commission an independent audit of the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination. Questions have been raised about how the NAVLE is developed, administered, and scored, leading ICVA to emphasize the need to ensure the exam remains a fair and impartial measure of […]
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Source: dvm 360 The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a statement of interest in a lawsuit brought by Lincoln Memorial University against the American Veterinary Medical Association, challenging AVMA’s accreditation standards for Veterinary schools. The Justice Department emphasized that professional accreditors must comply with antitrust laws and cannot impose unnecessary or anticompetitive barriers that limit entry into the Veterinary […]
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Source: Roseman University of Health Sciences Roseman University of Health Sciences has appointed Christina V. Tran, DVM, as executive associate dean of its proposed College of Veterinary Medicine, effective January 12, 2026. Tran brings more than two decades of experience in Veterinary practice, education, and academic leadership. Her background includes small animal private practice, shelter medicine, and senior roles […]
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Source: STAT 10 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is considering a major change to how new drugs and medical products are evaluated for approval by shifting toward requiring only a single pivotal clinical trial instead of the traditional two. Historically, regulators have asked for two well-controlled trials to demonstrate safety and effectiveness, but FDA Commissioner Marty Makary told […]
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Source: Veterinary Practice News Nationwide pet insurance reports a significant rise in pet health emergencies during the winter holidays, based on claims data from more than one million insured pets. December sees a sharp spike in chocolate-related incidents, with claims increasing 182 percent in the final two weeks of the year and average treatment costs around $814. […]
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Source: Eagle Country Online An Indiana Senate committee has advanced legislation aimed at easing the state’s Veterinary workforce shortage. Senate Bill 56, authored by Sen. Jean Leising, seeks to expand access to Veterinary care by allowing licensed veterinarians and Veterinary technicians from other states to practice in Indiana more easily. Under the proposal, the Indiana Board of Veterinary Medicine could issue […]
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Source: AA French farmers launched widespread protests after authorities ordered the culling of cattle following confirmed cases of nodular dermatitis, also known as lumpy skin disease. Demonstrations were concentrated in southwestern France, where farmers opposed plans to kill roughly 200 infected cows at a farm in Bordes-sur-Arize. Protesters blocked access to the site for several days, leading to clashes with […]
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Source: Dairy Herd Management Zisk, a downloadable app used by more than 4,500 dairy farms representing over half of the U.S. milk cow herd, projects a generally profitable outlook for 2026, though gains will be unevenly distributed. The app’s fourth annual report shows producers checking profitability frequently, giving a detailed, real-time view of future conditions. […]
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Source: Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority has announced the creation of the HISA Equine Recovery Foundation, an independent nonprofit launching in early 2026 to support Thoroughbred racehorses that suffer career-ending injuries during racing. The foundation’s mission focuses on funding timely Veterinary treatment, including surgeries with strong recovery outcomes, and comprehensive rehabilitation to […]
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Source: MissouriNet U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver of Missouri’s 5th District is urging Veterinary schools across the country to investigate allegations of systemic mistreatment of students. He argues that many programs rely on students as inexpensive labor, leading to extreme workloads and harmful conditions. In a letter sent to 36 Veterinary schools, including the University of Missouri, Cleaver […]
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Source: University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine Spaying female guinea pigs is now increasingly recommended as an important form of preventive Veterinary care. In the past, the procedure was discouraged because of concerns about anesthesia and surgical risk. However, advances in surgical techniques and a better understanding of guinea pig health have changed this view. […]
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Source: Farm Progress Purdue University’s College of Veterinary Medicine is expanding training and facilities to address Indiana’s growing Veterinary shortage, particularly in rural “Veterinary desert” regions. Renovations completed in 2022 added modern small-animal, equine, and farm animal hospitals, boosting annual patient visits from about 22,000 to 32,000 and giving students greater hands-on clinical experience. New dean Bret […]
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Source: National Hog Farmer Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed new statistical methods that greatly improve fine-mapping, the process of identifying specific DNA variants responsible for important traits in livestock. Traditional fine-mapping tools, designed for human populations of mostly unrelated individuals, perform poorly in livestock such as pigs and cattle, where animals are often closely related. Using […]
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Source: dvm 360 New research from Tufts University has identified a potential biological link between pulse-rich diets and diet-associated dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in dogs. Led by Veterinary nutritionist Lisa Freeman, the study found that dogs with DCM consuming diets high in peas, lentils, chickpeas, or beans had significantly elevated levels of a urinary biomarker associated with phospholipidosis, an […]
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Source: MSN The University of Cambridge is considering closing its Veterinary school by 2032 following recommendations from its School of the Biological Sciences, citing concerns about the long-term sustainability of delivering clinical services. Under the proposal, the final intake of undergraduate students would begin in October 2026, with a decision expected from the university’s general board in January. […]
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Source: NC State University Researchers at North Carolina State University have identified a novel kirkovirus that may be associated with colitis and small colon impactions in horses, offering a potential new direction for diagnosing unexplained gastrointestinal disease. Colitis is particularly dangerous in horses due to their large intestines, which can rapidly lead to dehydration and sepsis, yet more than […]
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Source: TechCrunch Petco has taken part of its Vetco Clinics website offline after a security flaw exposed sensitive customer and pet data to the public internet. The vulnerability allowed anyone to access Veterinary records without logging in by manipulating web addresses tied to sequential customer ID numbers. Exposed files included visit summaries, medical histories, prescriptions, vaccination records, customer […]
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