Source: 12 News Arizona is experiencing a sharp increase in canine parvovirus cases, with infections rising 250% compared to the same period last year. Veterinarians are urging pet owners to take preventive action, particularly for puppies, which are most vulnerable to the highly contagious and potentially fatal disease. Parvovirus attacks a dog’s digestive and immune systems and can […]
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Source: Pet Business Professor Petflation slowed in May 2026, but pet-related prices remain historically high and continue to affect consumer spending patterns. Overall pet inflation declined from 3.8% in April to 3.2% in May, while the broader U.S. Consumer Price Index rose 4.2% year-over-year. Veterinary Services remain a major contributor to pet inflation, with prices up 4.9% […]
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Source: Morning Journal Dr. Robert McMillin, a 1957 graduate of Lorain High School, is celebrating 54 years as a veterinarian after opening McMillin’s Clinic in Greenwich, Ohio, in 1972. His journey into Veterinary medicine began after serving in the U.S. Marines and working with racehorses, which inspired him to pursue a Veterinary career. After earning an associate […]
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Source: KCENTV The Texas A&M Veterinary Emergency Team is deploying to the Texas Hill Country to assist state officials in responding to rising cases of New World Screwworm, a dangerous parasite that threatens livestock, pets, wildlife, and the agricultural economy. An initial team of 12 faculty and staff members from the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences will support […]
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Source: VIN News Colorado is continuing its efforts to implement the nation’s first Veterinary Professional Associate (VPA) role, a midlevel practitioner position approved by voters in 2024 to improve access to Veterinary care. A major issue under consideration is who will oversee credentialing and licensing examinations for VPAs. Although the Colorado State Board of Veterinary Medicine initially selected the American Association […]
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Source: Midwestern University Midwestern University has decided not to move forward with plans for a proposed Chicago College of Veterinary Medicine at its Downers Grove, Illinois campus. After evaluating the resources, infrastructure, clinical capacity, and long-term investment required to support a second Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program, university leaders concluded that their efforts would have […]
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Source: KRQE New Mexico veterinarians willing to serve rural, frontier, and tribal communities can now apply for up to $80,000 in student loan repayment assistance through the state’s Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program. Administered by the New Mexico Higher Education Department, the program is designed to address Veterinary shortages in underserved areas while strengthening support […]
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Source: Star Tribune U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar is urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture to hire additional veterinarians and strengthen animal health resources as concerns grow over the spread of the New World screwworm. The flesh-eating parasite, recently detected in Texas, New Mexico, and parts of Mexico, poses a significant threat to livestock, wildlife, pets, […]
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Source: Health Day A large Swedish study suggests that living with a cat does not worsen asthma in children and teenagers. Researchers analyzed health data from more than 30,000 children and adolescents diagnosed with asthma or airway allergies and followed them for two years. About 9% of the participants lived in homes with at least […]
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Source: Scientific American New research suggests that while cats understand when humans need help, they are far less likely than dogs or young children to offer assistance unless there is a direct benefit to themselves. In a study comparing toddlers, pet dogs, and pet cats, researchers observed how each responded when a familiar caregiver appeared […]
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Source: Michigan State University Michigan State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine has launched a new Community Medicine Program featuring a 32-foot mobile veterinary surgical unit designed to bring spay and neuter services directly to animal shelters and welfare organizations across Michigan. The initiative aims to address a common challenge faced by shelters: limited access to […]
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Source: 9 News Tularemia, a rare but potentially serious bacterial disease, has been detected in Larimer County, Colorado, after officials identified the infection in a dead rabbit near Berthoud. The disease is commonly found in wildlife, particularly rabbits and rodents, and can spread to humans through tick and deer fly bites, direct contact with infected […]
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Source: WABI 5 Veterinary emergency clinicians in Maine are warning pet owners about several seasonal hazards affecting dogs this spring, particularly toxic exposures and porcupine encounters. One of the most serious concerns is xylitol poisoning from sugar-free gum. Even a small amount can trigger a massive insulin release in dogs, causing dangerously low blood sugar, […]
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Source: Springer Nature Link Researchers have developed a new mathematical approach that uses serological surveys, or antibody testing, to improve surveillance of zoonotic diseases in wildlife populations. The method helps identify when pathogen prevalence is most likely to peak in animal reservoirs, allowing scientists to focus field sampling efforts during periods when active infections are […]
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Source: Medscape The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized the emergency use of generic over-the-counter nitenpyram tablets to treat New World screwworm infestations in dogs and cats as part of ongoing efforts to contain the parasite’s spread. The approval follows the confirmation of the first domestic screwworm cases in more than 60 years, […]
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Source: AVMA The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) is urging veterinarians to remain highly vigilant following the detection of New World screwworm in Texas. The parasite’s larvae feed on living tissue and can cause severe wounds, infections, and even death if left untreated. Animals at greatest risk include newborns, animals that have recently given birth, […]
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Source: KMTV Idaho has introduced stricter animal travel requirements in response to the spread of the New World screwworm in Texas and New Mexico. The parasite, carried by flies that lay eggs in open wounds, poses a serious threat to livestock, pets, wildlife, and even humans because the larvae feed on living tissue and can […]
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Source: CNN The New World screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite once eradicated from North and Central America, has recently reemerged and spread into parts of Mexico and the southern United States. Experts believe its resurgence has been accelerated by illegal cattle trafficking, which allows infected animals to cross borders without proper health inspections and disease-control measures. […]
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Source: AVMA Major changes to federal student loan repayment programs are set to begin July 1, 2026, under new regulations implementing the Trump administration’s “Working Families Tax Cuts Act.” Borrowers enrolled in the SAVE repayment plan will be required to switch plans within 90 days of receiving notice from their loan servicer or be automatically […]
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Source: USDA Traveling with pets from the United States to Mexico has become easier for dog and cat owners, as Mexico no longer requires a health certificate for these animals. Instead, dogs and cats are inspected by Mexican authorities (SENASICA) upon arrival. However, pet owners should carefully review current entry requirements, as regulations can change without notice. USDA-accredited […]
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