Source: STAT News Dentists across the United States are increasingly using therapy dogs to help reduce dental anxiety, a common fear that leads many patients to delay or avoid care. Drawing on personal experience and scientific research, physician Henry I. Miller describes how interacting with calm, trained dogs during dental visits can lower blood pressure, heart rate, […]
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Source: CBS News An investigation by the Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance found that two Malayan tapirs, JonHi (16) and Rinny (18), died from accidental copper poisoning. The deaths occurred within a short time span, alarming zoo staff because tapirs typically live up to 30 years. Following the losses, the zoo’s Animal Care and Animal Health teams conducted an internal review […]
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Source: PBN The Rhode Island Foundation has awarded $636,000 in grants to more than 24 animal welfare organizations across the state, supporting efforts that promote animal health, humane treatment, and community well-being. The funding will expand access to low-cost Veterinary care for pets in low-income households, prepare animals for adoption, and support education programs in schools. The announcement was […]
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Source: Pet Food Processing The U.S. Food & Drug Administration issued a food safety advisory on January 27, 2026, warning consumers about eight lots of Raaw Energy dog food that tested positive for harmful pathogens. The affected products contained bacteria including Listeria monocytogenes, Salmonella, Campylobacter jejuni, and E. coli, which can pose serious health risks to pets and humans. The […]
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Source: UC Davis A 3-year-old mixed-breed rabbit named Tyler was saved after undergoing emergency surgery at the UC Davis Veterinary hospital for a life-threatening condition called caudate liver lobe torsion. His owner, Lexi Parrish, quickly recognized signs of pain and rushed him for specialized care. Exotics veterinarians found Tyler had no gut sounds and was highly sensitive to touch. Diagnostic imaging […]
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Source: UC Davis The University of California, Davis announced a historic $120 million gift from the Weill Family Foundation, led by philanthropists Joan and Sanford I. Weill—the largest donation ever made to veterinary medicine worldwide. In recognition, the institution has been renamed the UC Davis Joan and Sanford I. Weill School of Veterinary Medicine. The gift will modernize facilities, expand education, and […]
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Source: Veterinary Practice News A seven-year-old dog named Nelly survived an extraordinary medical emergency after ingesting multiple human medications and suffering cardiopulmonary arrest. Nelly was brought to DoveLewis Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital in Portland after consuming large amounts of lamotrigine, mirtazapine, dextromethorphan, and bupropion—drugs that can cause seizures, dangerous heart rhythms, and sudden death in dogs. Shortly after […]
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Source: KC Animal Health Corridor The 2026 Animal Health Summit Emerging Company Application outlines requirements and best practices for companies seeking to participate in the in-person event held August 31–September 1, 2026. Organized by the KC Animal Health Corridor, the summit aims to foster innovation in the Animal Health industry and connect emerging companies with industry leaders. Applicants are […]
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Source: American Kennel Club The American Kennel Club officially recognized three new dog breeds on January 1, 2026: the Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka, the Basset Fauve de Bretagne, and the Teddy Roosevelt Terrier, bringing the total number of AKC-recognized breeds to 205. With full recognition, the breeds may compete in AKC conformation and performance events. Though newly admitted, none are newly […]
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Source: The Spokesman Review Spokane County Regional Animal Protection Service (SCRAPS) may soon resume adult dog adoptions after reporting no new cases of canine parvovirus since last week. The shelter announced that five dogs had contracted the highly contagious virus since Dec. 10, four of which were euthanized due to severe symptoms. In response, SCRAPS paused […]
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Source: PR Newswire A new PetSmart Charities–Gallup study finds that the rising cost of Veterinary care continues to limit access for pets and place emotional strain on both families and providers. Nearly all veterinarians (94%) report that clients’ financial constraints sometimes or often prevent them from delivering recommended care, with cost cited as the leading reason treatments […]
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Source: EurekaAlert! A new peer-reviewed study published in Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry by Oxford University Press warns that widely used flea and tick medications for dogs and cats may pose serious environmental risks. The research focuses on isoxazoline antiparasitic drugs, oral treatments introduced in 2013 that provide long-lasting flea and tick control. While effective for pets, these drugs are […]
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Source: Pensacola News Journal Pensacola celebrated its fifth annual Paw-Di-Gras with a lively, dog-centered festival in downtown on February 1, 2026. The event drew large crowds of dog lovers who enjoyed a full day of pet-friendly activities. Festivities included a colorful parade, creative costume contests, vendor booths, and opportunities for dog adoption. Attendees brought dogs […]
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Source: SCI AM Groundhogs are best known for their Groundhog Day weather predictions, but their forecasts are no more accurate than chance. The tradition of watching a groundhog emerge on February 2 has roots in older seasonal folklore and continues to draw large crowds each year. In reality, groundhogs come out of hibernation at this […]
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Source: Feedstuffs Leslie Easterwood has been appointed director of the Office of Continuing Education at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, beginning Jan. 1, 2026. A clinical associate professor and longtime equine practitioner, Easterwood steps into the role after serving with the Large Animal Teaching Hospital’s Equine Community Practice Service. In her new position, she aims […]
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Source: Successful Farming The Trump administration has ordered the U.S. Department of Agriculture to scrutinize foreign scientists who collaborate with its researchers, directing employees to investigate co-authors for potential “subversive or criminal activity.” Under the new policy, staff are instructed to conduct online background checks and submit names of foreign collaborators to the agency’s Office of Homeland Security for […]
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Source: Pet Business Professor The December 2025 Petflation report shows pet-related prices rising again, with year-over-year inflation reaching 3.5%, up from 2.6% in November and now nearly 30% higher than the national CPI. Overall U.S. inflation held steady at 2.7%, while grocery prices increased to 2.4%. In December, total pet prices rose 0.8% month over […]
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Source: AAHA Canine atopic dermatitis (CAD) is closely linked to significant behavioral changes in dogs, according to a growing body of Veterinary research. Chronic itching and inflammation don’t just cause physical discomfort; they can drive anxiety, irritability, aggression, sleep disruption, and reduced trainability. Studies show that as pruritus worsens, behaviors such as fear responses, touch sensitivity, […]
read moreTexas Couple Pleads Guilty to Selling $2.4M Worth of Smuggled Pesticides and Veterinary Drugs Online
Source: WFAA A North Texas couple has pleaded guilty to conspiring to smuggle and sell unregistered pesticides and misbranded Veterinary drugs, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Thao Duong and Lam Mai of Garland operated an online business that sold illegal animal care products smuggled from Mexico, primarily to customers involved in rooster fighting. Duong, who is not a veterinarian, sold […]
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Source: WCTV Florida lawmakers have introduced a package of bills aimed at strengthening protections against animal cruelty and improving accountability statewide. A key proposal would allow veterinarians to report suspected cases of animal abuse without fear of legal retaliation, removing a major barrier that has historically discouraged reporting. The legislation coincides with the launch of a […]
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