Source: Health Day A new Mayo Clinic study suggests that incorporating therapy dogs into stroke rehabilitation can improve patient engagement, physical activity, and mobility. Published in the August edition of Mayo Clinic Proceedings, the study involved 50 recent stroke patients, half of whom participated in rehabilitation sessions that included trained therapy dogs. The remaining patients received standard rehabilitation. […]
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Source: MetLife Pet Insurance A national survey commissioned by MetLife Pet Insurance highlights the growing financial pressures facing American pet owners as Veterinary costs and other household expenses rise. According to the survey, 15% of pet owners are experiencing “pet poverty,” struggling to afford both their own basic needs and pet care. Nearly 40% have taken on […]
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Source: Denver Post The Denver Post is seeking input from pet owners about how rising Veterinary care costs are affecting decisions about their animals’ health. The newspaper’s business team is asking readers to share experiences involving unexpectedly high Veterinary bills and the financial pressures associated with obtaining care. The outreach specifically targets pet owners who have delayed […]
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Source: Cache Valley Daily Utah State University has completed the Thomas and Patricia Willis Veterinary Medical Education Building, a major milestone in expanding its four-year Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program. The new facility includes classrooms, laboratories, and clinical training spaces supporting hands-on education, research, and collaboration. Utah approved USU’s four-year Veterinary program in 2022, and the university […]
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Source: Yahoo! An electrical fire destroyed the mobile Veterinary clinic of Staten Island veterinarian Dr. Peter Astarbi, threatening a practice that has served the community for 25 years. The fire, captured by Astarbi’s doorbell camera in late June, destroyed his 2003 Ford van outside his Annadale home. Astarbi said he was underinsured and estimates repairing the vehicle […]
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Source: FDA The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has finalized updated Guidance for Industry (GFI) #152, which outlines how the agency evaluates the potential human health risks of antimicrobial drugs intended for use in food-producing animals. The guidance focuses on antimicrobial resistance (AMR), which occurs when bacteria evolve to resist drugs used to treat infections. Because some antimicrobial classes […]
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Source: Scientific American A new study published in Current Biology suggests that mountain lions may improve public safety by reducing deer-vehicle collisions. Researchers analyzed five years of data from Washington State’s Olympic Peninsula, including information from 503 camera traps, 59 GPS-collared mountain lions, and more than 950 deer and elk collisions with vehicles. They found that areas […]
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Source: Health Day A Finnish study suggests that exposure to microbes carried by pet dogs may help protect infants from respiratory infections during their first year of life. Researchers followed 368 children and found that infants living with dogs experienced fewer upper respiratory infections, fevers, and antibiotic prescriptions than those in homes without dogs. The team identified […]
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Source: NBC New York Suffolk County, New York, has confirmed a fourth case of tularemia, also known as rabbit fever, a rare bacterial disease that can be transmitted by ticks and infected animals. The latest case involved a woman who contracted the disease after being bitten by her outdoor cat while administering medication. The cat later […]
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Source: AP News Scientists at biotech company Kindred Companion Sciences have used CRISPR gene editing to create what may become the first truly hypoallergenic dogs by eliminating the primary protein responsible for most dog allergies. The researchers edited a gene that produces the Can f 1 allergen, then used cloning technology to produce two healthy beagles, Bailey and Alfie, born in […]
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Source: WBIR The University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine has announced a $72 million expansion of its Small Animal Hospital to address growing demand for Veterinary care and educate more veterinarians. The project will add nearly 20,000 square feet of new space and renovate 25,000 square feet of existing facilities. Planned improvements include expanded emergency and critical care […]
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Source: Gizmodo Veterinary researchers at the University of Florida have confirmed the first molecularly verified cases of herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) in lemurs, demonstrating how a virus that usually causes only cold sores in humans can be fatal to certain nonhuman primates. The report described four privately owned lemurs that developed severe neurological disease, including seizures and […]
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Source: KTVH As wildfire season brings heavier smoke and high temperatures to Montana, veterinarians are urging pet owners to take extra precautions to protect their animals. Wildfire smoke can irritate pets’ eyes, noses, and airways, particularly in older animals and small breed dogs. Common signs of smoke exposure include red or watery eyes, sneezing, coughing, runny […]
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Source: Stripes The U.S. Army’s Veterinary Readiness Activity in Italy plays a vital role in military readiness by providing Veterinary care, food safety inspections, and public health support for Army, Navy, and Air Force installations across Europe and beyond. The unit recently welcomed Lt. Col. Mariama Massaquoi-Gartmann as commander, whose own family dog received lifesaving treatment from the team […]
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Source: Virginia Tech Virginia Tech researchers are studying whether nutrition can strengthen dairy cows’ immune systems and improve their resilience to disease. Led by Assistant Professor Johan Osorio, the research focuses on bioactive compounds and glutathione, a naturally occurring antioxidant that may reduce inflammation, improve immune function, and increase milk production, particularly during the stressful calving period. […]
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Source: WDBJ 7 Scammers are increasingly using artificial intelligence to target owners searching for lost pets by creating convincing fake images and emotional stories. In one case, a Phoenix woman lost $1,300 after receiving a call from someone posing as a police officer who claimed her missing dog had been found with a broken leg. The scammer […]
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Source: Bovine Veterinarian Online A series of Veterinary workforce assessments conducted in Oklahoma, Kansas, Indiana, Maryland, and Ohio found that rural Veterinary shortages are driven by more than recruitment challenges. Despite differences in agricultural industries, all five states identified common issues, including an aging Veterinary workforce, changing farm demographics, increasing pressure on rural practices, and the need […]
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Source: Pet Age Growing cat ownership and increasing consumer awareness of feline health are driving significant changes in the pet retail market. Nearly 53 million U.S. households now own at least one cat, prompting retailers to expand their selections of premium foods, supplements, hydration products, and enrichment items. Retailers report that today’s cat owners are more […]
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Source: KFOR Two juveniles are in custody after three dogs were stolen from a Veterinary hospital in Duncan, Oklahoma, during a burglary on August 2. Police quickly located the stolen dogs alive and safely recovered them. While executing a search warrant at a nearby residence connected to the investigation, officers discovered seven additional dogs. Authorities are now […]
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Source: AP Health Dog trainers and Veterinary experts are encouraging owners to teach dogs to avoid venomous snakes, particularly in regions where rattlesnakes are common. The ASPCA estimates that up to 150,000 dogs are bitten by venomous snakes each year in the United States. In Arizona alone, emergency veterinarians treat several rattlesnake bite cases daily. Many trainers […]
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