Source: KOTA Territory South Dakota lawmakers have unanimously passed legislation aimed at protecting legitimate service animals while penalizing those who falsely represent pets as service animals. The state Senate approved the measures in a 34–0 vote. Senate Bill 82 makes misrepresenting an animal as a service animal a Class 2 misdemeanor, carrying penalties of up to 30 days in jail, […]
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Source: KRTV An earthquake struck Great Falls, Montana on Thursday afternoon, creating a tense and unusual situation inside a local Veterinary clinic. The 4.2-magnitude quake occurred at 12:41 p.m. and was centered about 4.9 miles northeast of the city. While many residents paused or sought safety, the staff at Associated Veterinary Services could not stop what they were doing. […]
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Source: Tri State Home Page The Council on Postsecondary Education has approved a new Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program at Murray State University, marking a major milestone for higher education in Kentucky. Once accredited, the program would become the first Veterinary school offered at a Kentucky public university. The next step involves Murray State seeking provisional accreditation from […]
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Source: ABC A tragic incident unfolded in Flushing, Queens, where a man and a dog were found dead inside a mobile veterinary van on Sunday morning. Police discovered the bodies shortly before 9:30 a.m., along with a 73-year-old man found unconscious outside the vehicle. The survivor was identified as Garo Alexanian, founder of the mobile […]
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Source: Eagle Country 99.3 FM Jean Leising’s Senate Bill 56 has passed unanimously out of the Indiana Senate, marking a significant step toward addressing the state’s Veterinary workforce shortage. The legislation aims to expand access to Veterinary care by allowing licensed veterinarians and veterinary technicians from other states to practice in Indiana without being required to retake […]
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Source: NAVTA At VMX, National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA) convened leaders from across the Veterinary profession for a collaborative discussion on what an ideal veterinary practice should look like for the entire care team. Representatives from American Veterinary Medical Association, American Animal Hospital Association, American Association of Veterinary State Boards and other national groups identified shared priorities, including effective […]
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 products smuggled from Mexico, generating approximately $2.4 million in sales between 2018 and 2022. Court records show Duong […]
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Source: AVMA At the 2026 AVMA Veterinary Leadership Conference, Latonia Craig, EdD, Chief of Veterinary Engagement and Belonging, emphasized that inclusivity and belonging must be intentional and foundational in Veterinary medicine despite the profession’s fast pace. Speaking during the session “Making Your Mark: The Belonging and Engagement Learning Café,” Craig urged leaders to “operationalize” belonging by embedding it into […]
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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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