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Source: Catalyst Council The CATalyst Council’s new white paper argues that U.S. Veterinary practices should expect little or no growth in clinical visits through 2030, challenging the industry’s assumption of an annual 2% to 3% increase. The report attributes five consecutive years of declining visits to changing pet demographics, particularly a sharp decline in new puppy visits […]

Source: AAHA A new framework for assessing dog bite risk could improve how veterinarians, behaviorists, and legal authorities evaluate potentially dangerous dogs. Instead of relying on brief, stressful behavioral tests conducted in unfamiliar environments, researchers at the University of Lincoln propose adapting structured professional judgment methods used in human forensic psychology. The approach considers multiple factors, including […]

Source: PR Newswire The North American Pet Health Insurance Association (NAPHIA) reports continued growth in pet insurance adoption, with 7.6 million pets insured across the United States and Canada in 2025. The number of insured pets increased 9 percent in the United States and 3.9 percent in Canada compared to the previous year. Despite this growth, the organization says a significant […]

Source: PR Newswire A new 2026 Lovet Checkup Report highlights the growing financial challenges facing pet owners despite their strong commitment to their animals. The survey found that 91 percent of pet owners would be willing to go into debt to save their pet’s life, yet 46 percent delayed or skipped Veterinary care during the past year […]

Source: Gizmodo Researchers are urging the World Health Organization to classify toxoplasmosis, caused by the parasite Toxoplasma gondii, as a neglected tropical disease to increase research funding and public health efforts. The parasite infects an estimated one third of the global population and about 10 percent of Americans, typically spreading through contaminated cat feces, undercooked meat, unsafe water, or […]

Source: WLKY VEG ER for Pets has opened its first Kentucky location in St. Matthews, bringing a unique 24/7 Veterinary emergency care model that allows pet owners to remain with their animals throughout treatment, including overnight hospitalization. The facility features dedicated sleeping accommodations for owners, reflecting the hospital’s belief that pets recover better when their families are nearby. According […]

Source: Ars Technica A new conservation initiative will sequence the genomes of every species protected under the U.S. Endangered Species Act while preserving tissue samples in a long-term biobank to support future recovery efforts. The project is a collaboration between the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Colossal Biosciences, combining government field expertise with advanced genomic technologies. Tissue […]

Source: KNBA A coalition of Alaska Native organizations is launching a two-year rural Veterinary public health program to provide free Veterinary services to approximately 80 Alaska villages beginning in July. Led by the Alaska Federation of Natives and Alaska Native Rural Veterinary, the initiative will offer rabies vaccinations, infectious disease testing, and spay and neuter services to improve […]

Source: Upper Michigan Source Bayshore Veterinary Hospital in Harvey, Michigan, is urging pet owners to avoid using rat poison in homes with dogs after treating six cases of rodenticide poisoning over a two week period. According to veterinarian Dr. Tim Hunt, dogs are attracted to the bait because of its taste and smell, making accidental ingestion […]

Source: AVMA A new proof of concept study published in the American Journal of Veterinary Research suggests that augmented reality (AR) eyeglasses could improve precision during complex canine surgeries. Researchers demonstrated that AR technology can project a three dimensional holographic image directly onto the surgical field, helping veterinarians better visualize anatomical structures while maintaining procedural efficiency. The […]