Source: Earth Researchers at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology have discovered that corals may develop vaccine-like protection against disease after previous exposure to pathogens. Although corals lack the adaptive immune systems found in humans, researchers found evidence of immune priming that could help them respond more effectively to later infections. Scientists exposed fragments […]
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Source: Worcester Magazine Wildlife rehabilitators across Massachusetts play an important role in caring for sick, injured, and orphaned animals while educating the public about living alongside wildlife. About 200 licensed rehabilitators operate statewide, often balancing volunteer animal care with jobs and family responsibilities. Their patients include bats, squirrels, opossums, reptiles, birds, and turtles, many injured […]
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Source: The Telegraph Veterinarians are warning dog owners to avoid sharing pumpkin spice treats with their pets this fall because these seasonal foods can contain potentially dangerous ingredients. While plain pumpkin can be safe for dogs, pumpkin spice desserts and drinks may contain chocolate, raisins, macadamia nuts, xylitol, caffeine, nutmeg, and other harmful ingredients. Foods […]
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Source: Your Basin More than 25 animal welfare organizations have joined forces to create the Texas Animal Welfare Alliance, a new statewide network focused on improving animal welfare and supporting related legislative efforts. Established by the Texas Humane Legislation Network, the Alliance includes municipal animal services, shelters, Veterinary professionals, policy experts, and advocacy organizations. Members […]
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Source: Worcester Magazine Tufts University’s Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine highlighted the connections among animal, human, and environmental health during its annual Veterinary Research Day. About 45 students presented research spanning global health, zoonotic diseases, climate change, therapy animal welfare, and other topics. Several projects focused on Kenya. Researchers Clara Goltz and Ava Van Gelder […]
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Source: Today’s Veterinary Nurse The RECOVER Initiative has released new evidence-based Newborn Resuscitation Guidelines designed specifically for puppies and kittens during their critical transition from placental support to independent breathing. Unlike adult patients, newborns experiencing distress usually suffer from respiratory failure rather than primary cardiac problems, making lung aeration and ventilation the highest priorities. The […]
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Source: Veterinary Practice News The American Animal Hospital Association has released its 2026 Diabetes Management Guidelines for Dogs, updating recommendations for Veterinary teams diagnosing, treating, and monitoring canine diabetes mellitus. The guidelines provide step-by-step information on diagnosis, insulin therapy, dietary management, glucose monitoring, diabetic ketoacidosis, and common treatment challenges. Charts and algorithms address insulin selection […]
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Source: Veterinary Practice News The American Pet Products Association’s 2026 Cat Report shows U.S. cat ownership continuing to expand and diversify. In 2025, 53 million households owned cats, representing 39% of U.S. households and a 5% increase from the previous year. Multi-cat households are becoming more common. Two-cat ownership increased 7% year over year, while […]
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Source: Veterinary Practice News The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has updated regulations to clarify that non-animal testing methods may be used when appropriate to evaluate the safety of drugs and biological products before human clinical trials. The direct final rule recognizes advances in New Approach Methodologies, including human cell-based systems, organ-on-chip technologies, computer modeling, […]
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Source: Cowboy State Daily A Wyoming legislative committee rejected a proposal that would have allowed non-veterinarians to perform livestock pregnancy examinations for compensation. The Joint Agriculture Committee voted 8 to 5 against advancing the measure after extensive testimony from veterinarians, ranchers, and supporters of deregulation. Supporters argued that allowing trained laypeople to perform pregnancy checks […]
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Source: Phys.org A theoretical study challenges the idea that pigeons use electrical signals generated in their inner ears to detect Earth’s magnetic field and navigate. The proposed mechanism suggests that head movements through the magnetic field generate tiny voltages within fluid-filled semicircular canals. University of Exeter physicist Daniel Kattnig modeled this process and found that […]
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Source: Cornell University Researchers at Cornell University and the Baker Institute for Animal Health have documented the first molecularly characterized cases of Marfan syndrome in domestic cats. The condition was identified in feline siblings Gary and Shaggy, whose unusually long limbs, eye abnormalities, and enlarged aortas suggested the rare inherited connective tissue disorder. Working with […]
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Source: American Ag Network The U.S. Department of Agriculture has lowered its beef production forecasts for both 2026 and 2027 as cattle slaughter remains historically low. USDA’s Economic Research Service now projects 2026 beef production at 24.877 billion pounds, a decrease of 90 million pounds from its August forecast. The agency also reduced its 2027 […]
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Source: Yahoo! A 66-year-old northern Arizona man faces multiple felony charges after allegedly firing approximately 10 to 12 gunshots at Harmony Veterinary Care in Prescott following the loss of his dog. Police responded to reports of gunfire near the hospital around 11:22 p.m. on September 9. Employees discovered extensive damage to the building’s front and […]
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Source: Virginia Tech Animal advocates Karen Waldron and Shawn Ricci have donated $15 million to Virginia Tech’s Animal Cancer Care and Research Center in Roanoke, the largest gift in the center’s history and the largest single non-estate donation to the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. The gift will be divided evenly between clinical care and […]
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Source: MSN SUNY Canton is celebrating nine Veterinary Technology graduates from the classes of 2024, 2025, and 2026 who were accepted into veterinary colleges for fall 2026. Their achievement comes amid highly competitive admissions, with approximately 15,000 students applying to veterinary schools nationwide each year and only about 3,800 gaining acceptance. The graduates earned admission […]
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Source: PR Newswire Colorado State University has been selected as a partner institution in the new PetSmart Charities Veterinary Fellowship, which supports Veterinary students pursuing careers in community medicine and expanding access to Veterinary care. CSU’s first fellows are third-year Doctor of Veterinary Medicine students Crystal Mateo Mendez, Sage Farrow, and Lupita Rodriguez. The fellowship […]
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Source: PR Newswire The Dave & Cheryl Duffield Foundation has announced a $250 million, five-year initiative designed to expand access to Veterinary care for family pets across the United States. Called Duffield Big Bet for Pets, the initiative represents one of the largest private philanthropic commitments supporting nonprofit community Veterinary care. The Foundation estimates that […]
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Source: PR Newswire A 2026 survey from Spot Pet Insurance suggests pets increasingly influence major decisions involving housing, relationships, finances, and long-term planning. The survey included 3,600 U.S. dog and cat owners ages 18 to 64. Fifty-eight percent said their pet’s needs carried as much weight as their own when choosing a home, while 75% […]
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Source: VIN News The American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education faces potential changes despite the dismissal of a lawsuit challenging its accreditation role. A federal judge dismissed Lincoln Memorial University’s antitrust lawsuit without addressing its merits, finding the university’s alleged harms too speculative. LMU could bring the claims again. Meanwhile, the U.S. Department of […]
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