Source: WTNH Yale School of Medicine immunologist Dr. Mark Mamula is leading groundbreaking research on a cancer vaccine for dogs through his company, Therajan, offering new hope to pet owners nationwide. Now in clinical trials, the vaccine can attack, delay, and in some cases cure certain cancers in dogs, which affect one in four canines—especially high-risk […]
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Source: Scientific American Proposed amendments to the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), introduced July 22 by Rep. Nicholas Begich (R-Alaska), could drastically weaken the 1972 law credited with preventing extinctions and driving recoveries of whales, dolphins, and other species. Scientists and conservation groups warn the changes would narrow the definition of harm, require impractically high burdens of […]
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Source: AP News The 2025 World’s Ugliest Dog Contest was held on August 8 at the Sonoma County Fair in Santa Rosa, California, celebrating canines with delightfully unconventional appearances. The lighthearted event featured a parade of unique dogs, including Little Prince Wonder, an 8-year-old Chinese Crested adored by fans; Truffles, a 6-year-old micro bully ready to charm the crowd; and Nezumi, […]
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Source: New Atlas A study from Eötvös Loránd University examined whether flat-faced (brachycephalic) dog breeds like Pugs and French Bulldogs truly have distinct behaviors or if traits are shaped more by size, training, and owner habits. Researchers surveyed over 5,000 purebred dogs from 90 breeds, grouping them by head shape and assessing eight behavioral traits while accounting […]
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Source: 9 News In Fort Collins, Colorado, residents have reported rabbits with unusual black, tentacle-like growths on their heads and faces. Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) identified the cause as a virus that produces wart-like protrusions similar to benign cancerous cells. While the virus can spread among rabbits, officials say it poses no danger to humans, pets, or […]
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Source: The Daytona Beach News Journal The Florida Department of Health has linked raw milk from Keely Farms Dairy in New Smyrna Beach to 21 cases of Campylobacter and Shiga toxin-producing E. coli infections, with seven hospitalizations and two severe complications. Six of those sickened were children under 10. While drinking raw milk is legal in Florida, selling it […]
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Source: Health News Florida A study from The Ohio State University suggests overweight cats could help us understand weight loss in humans. With six in 10 U.S. cats overweight, researchers placed a group of obese cats on a calorie-restricted diet for 12 weeks, monitoring changes in their gut microbiome through stool samples. They discovered a rise in […]
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Source: KSDK Kansas City-based Bar K, voted USA Today’s No. 1 dog bar in the U.S. in 2024 and dubbed “doggie Disney World” by its CEO, has closed its doors. Known for blending a dog park with a bar and restaurant that catered to both pets and people, Bar K struggled to generate sustainable revenue despite […]
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Source: Business Wire In honor of International Cat Day, CATalyst Council announced a landmark nationwide survey of 40,000 U.S. households to address the “feline care gap” and reshape cat-focused veterinary care. Conducted with industry partners and research firms Forward Group and Kynetec, the study will explore emotional, behavioral, and psychological factors influencing Veterinary decisions, aiming to replace assumptions with […]
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Source: AVMA The AVMA is addressing public concern over rising veterinary care costs by explaining the factors driving increases and how veterinarians work with pet owners to find compassionate, budget-conscious solutions. Economic pressures since the COVID-19 pandemic—such as inflation, higher costs for medical supplies, pharmaceuticals, utilities, and investments in advanced technologies—have affected Veterinary practices. Longer pet lifespans […]
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Source: Beaumonte Enterprise When Memphis, Kim Brent’s cat, became critically ill with severe anemia from advanced oral cancer, multiple transfusions might have prolonged his life but only with continued suffering. The humane choice was euthanasia. Days later, Memphis’s brother Skeets showed similar symptoms—also anemic, with an abnormal heart rhythm—and urgently needed blood transfusions. The Veterinary hospital’s supply was depleted, and […]
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Source: The Suburban Times Lakina, a 7-year-old Pacific walrus at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, developed a serious ulcer in her right eye after weeks of keeping it closed despite pain medications. Suspecting a genetic link—her parents also suffered chronic eye conditions—Head Veterinarian Dr. Karen Wolf decided sedation was necessary for diagnosis and treatment, a complex process […]
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Source: KTLA 5 As of July 31, 2025, the Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services has confirmed 20 cases of flea-borne typhus, up from 12 during the same period last year. If the trend continues, the city could surpass its 2021 record of 28 annual cases. Flea-borne typhus, transmitted by infected fleas from animals such […]
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Source: AP News Charlie, a 10-year-old yellow lab with a passion for surfing, was one of 15 to 20 dogs who competed in the World Dog Surfing Championships in Pacifica, California, just south of San Francisco. This popular annual event draws thousands of spectators to Pacifica State Beach, where canine surfers ride the waves in monogrammed life vests, […]
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Source: MSU Today Michigan State University’s Pollinator Performance Center is at the forefront of pollinator protection and education, bringing together researchers, veterinarians, and even a retired K-9 dog named Maple to safeguard bee health. The center houses MSU’s honeybee research efforts, teaching programs, and field experiments. One standout project features Maple sniffing out American foulbrood, a deadly bee […]
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Source: Veterinary Advantage In Q1 2025, 262 enterprise-owned Veterinary practices closed permanently—a significant rise from the previous quarter—according to the Enterprise Practice Database. Nearly half of these closures involved Mars-owned practices, though shutdowns among other corporate groups also surged by 60%. Financial pressures, shifting priorities from expansion to operational efficiency, and an ongoing shortage of veterinarians have […]
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Source: LA Times Los Angeles has taken dog wellness to luxurious heights, mirroring human self-care trends with services like reiki, massages, facials, underwater treadmills, and sound baths. In a weeklong journey through L.A.’s elite dog wellness scene, Dug, an 8-year-old golden retriever, experienced high-end treatments ranging from a blueberry facial at a celebrity-frequented spa to aqua fitness […]
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Source: CNN The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has officially ended its emergency response to the H5N1 bird flu outbreak due to a significant decline in animal cases and no new human infections since February 2025. The CDC declared the emergency in April 2024 after the virus spread across birds, mammals, and dairy cattle, […]
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Source: Women’s Business Daily Kimberly Young, President of the KC Animal Health Corridor, blends curiosity, bold decision-making, and values-driven leadership to shape the future of animal health, biotech, and economic development. Starting in healthcare administration, a pivotal networking moment shifted her career toward public sector leadership, eventually leading billion-dollar projects like Merck’s $895 million expansion. […]
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Source: Progressive Dairy Optimizing cow comfort in the holding area is essential for dairy productivity and herd health. Shaun Hardtke emphasizes that effective holding area management requires trained personnel who understand cow behavior and can properly operate crowd gates to ensure smooth, stress-free cow flow. Proper ventilation, cooling, and lighting are vital year-round, as close quarters can […]
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