Source: UC Davis Weill School of Veterinary Medicine Big Chief, a 20-year-old miniature horse owned by Laura and Warren Croyle, underwent life-saving colic surgery at the UC Davis Large Animal Hospital after developing severe abdominal pain. Though he had a history of mild colic, this episode was far more serious and unresponsive to medication. Diagnostic tests revealed unusual […]
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Source: The Durango Herald In this heartfelt tribute, Jenny Johnston honors her veterinarian as her true Valentine: someone who shows up in a red truck, rain or shine, day or night, to care for her family’s horses. Over a year marked by emergencies and heartbreak, the vet tirelessly treated injured foals, including an orphan who could not […]
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Source: KTUV San Jose Animal Care and Services is warning residents about an online scam using AI-altered images of shelter dogs to falsely claim they are about to be euthanized. The manipulated photos, shared on a Facebook page called “Saving Shelter Dogs From Euthanasia,” have sparked nationwide outrage and flooded the shelter with calls from concerned animal lovers. […]
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Source: New Hampshire Bulletin New Hampshire lawmakers are considering House Bill 1488, which would allow certain pets to skip required rabies booster shots if owners provide antibody titer test results showing some level of immunity from prior vaccination. Sponsored by Rep. Keith Ammon, the bill was introduced at a constituent’s request over concerns about vaccine side effects and […]
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Source: Today’s Veterinary Business Covetrus and MWI Animal Health have agreed to merge, forming a comprehensive animal health platform serving companion, equine, and production animal markets. Under the deal, MWI’s parent company, Cencora, will receive $1.25 billion in cash, $800 million in preferred equity, and $1.45 billion in common equity, valuing MWI at $3.5 billion. Cencora […]
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Source: Veterinary Practice News A newly released House Agriculture Committee Farm Bill draft includes the Healthy Dog Importation Act and several Veterinary workforce and animal health provisions, drawing praise from national Veterinary and pet industry groups. The Pet Advocacy Network (PAN) supports the dog importation measure, noting that about one million dogs enter the U.S. each year, with only around 1% […]
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Source: Dairy Herd U.S. dairy exports climbed to $9.51 billion in 2025, up 15% from 2024 and just shy of the $9.54 billion record set in 2022, according to USDA data. Export volumes also rose 5% to 2.8 million metric tons, reflecting strong global demand and broader market diversification. The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) highlighted significant growth across multiple […]
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Source: EurekAlert Researchers from the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) and the Hertie Institute for Clinical Brain Research report that the protein neurofilament light chain (NfL), a known marker of nerve damage in humans, may help track aging across animal species. In people, NfL levels rise with neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and ALS and also increase naturally with […]
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Source: DVM 360 A routine exam of a rescued kitten revealed a severe heart murmur that led to the diagnosis of patent ductus arteriosus (PDA), a congenital heart defect requiring timely surgery. Though the kitten appeared healthy and energetic, veterinarians at the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center (AMC) identified a characteristic “washing machine” murmur, prompting further testing. An echocardiogram […]
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Source: AVMA Maintaining a healthy weight is essential to your pet’s long-term health and quality of life. Pets at an ideal weight have a lower risk of developing serious conditions such as arthritis, diabetes, high blood pressure, breathing difficulties, kidney disease and certain cancers. A healthy weight also reduces the chance of joint injuries and […]
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Source: Agri Pulse In this opinion piece, American Veterinary Medical Association President Michael Bailey urges Congress to pass the bipartisan Combating Illicit Xylazine Act to address the growing misuse of xylazine in the illicit fentanyl supply while preserving its essential Veterinary uses. Although the fentanyl-xylazine combination is a serious public health threat, xylazine itself is a critical FDA-approved sedative […]
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Source: AP News Pangolins, shy and nocturnal mammals covered in protective keratin scales, are the most trafficked mammals in the world. Conservationists are highlighting their plight on World Pangolin Day, noting that more than half a million were seized in anti-trafficking operations between 2016 and 2024, with over one million estimated taken from the wild in […]
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Source: AP News A bumper crop of rimu berries has sparked rare breeding activity among New Zealand’s critically endangered kākāpō, the world’s only flightless parrot. Once thought doomed due to predation and habitat loss, the population has grown from about 50 birds to more than 200 over three decades thanks to intensive conservation efforts. Kākāpō breed only every […]
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Source: AVMA The American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) has endorsed updated guidance on diagnosing and treating canine chronic inflammatory enteropathy (CIE), emphasizing dietary trials and discouraging routine antibiotic use. Published January 21 in the Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, the consensus statement reflects more than a decade of new research since the 2010 guidelines. CIE remains a […]
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Source: Science New research reveals that a horse’s whinny is produced through two distinct sound mechanisms occurring simultaneously. Published in Current Biology, the study shows that the whinny combines a low, guttural tone created by vibrating vocal folds (similar to human speech) with a high-pitched whistle generated by air rushing through a constricted part of the larynx. This […]
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Source: Lowell Sun A 48-year-old Pelham, New Hampshire woman has been arrested for allegedly using forged Veterinary records to obtain the prescription drug Xanax. According to local reports, she forged Veterinary documents and prescriptions as part of a scheme to acquire the controlled medication, leading to her arrest on Feb. 19. Public information indicates the alleged fraud involved […]
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Source: WLKY A newly approved medication, GS-441524, is offering hope to cats diagnosed with feline infectious peritonitis (FIP), a disease once considered a death sentence. For years, the drug showed high success rates but was illegal in the U.S., leaving veterinarians unable to recommend it and forcing desperate pet owners to seek unregulated sources. Now legalized, GS-441524 […]
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Source: Forbes February is National Pet Dental Health Month, highlighting the importance of oral care for pets. According to Dr. Naomi Hoyer, a board-certified Veterinary dentist at Colorado State University, more than 80% of dogs and cats will develop some form of dental disease during their lives. The challenge is that pets often hide symptoms, continuing […]
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Source: Pet Age The Pet Advocacy Network (PAN) is applauding the inclusion of the Healthy Dog Importation Act in the newly introduced Farm Bill by the House Agriculture Committee. The legislation aims to strengthen protections for American pets, owners and the livestock industry by addressing gaps in dog importation standards. Approximately one million dogs are imported into the United States each year, […]
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Source: AOL A tornado struck Bristow, Oklahoma, damaging the facilities of Bristow Barnyard Animal Rescue on Friday evening and destroying several dog kennels. Beth Roberts, who runs the nonprofit rescue, shared photos of the damage on Facebook and described the chaotic moments after the storm when several dogs briefly escaped after the kennels were torn apart. Rescue staff quickly […]
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