Source: Advocate Lakewood East Dallas Pets grieve deeply when their owners pass away, often showing behaviors like refusing food or waiting by the door. Dr. Virginia Ellsworth of East Dallas Veterinary Clinic notes that grieving pets need extra love, attention, and sometimes medical support to adjust. After local photographer Robert Bunch died, his dogs were temporarily housed at the […]
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Source: WCBI Rural areas often struggle to access Veterinary care, especially for livestock and large animals, creating challenges for agriculture and food production. Mississippi State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, the state’s only vet school, is working to address this shortage with federal support. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins visited the school to highlight a new action […]
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Source: Steve Dale Pet World Many people mistakenly assume cats require little interaction or that outdoor access is essential for their wellbeing. The Feline Veterinary Medical Association clarifies that cats’ physical and emotional needs can be fully met indoors—if owners provide enrichment. Their five pillars include safe spaces, multiple resources, opportunities for play and predatory behavior, positive […]
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Source: NPR In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in 2005, tens of thousands of pets were left behind as evacuations and shelters often prohibited animals. Many residents, like Nita Hemeter, stayed behind to rescue or care for stranded pets, highlighting the lack of emergency planning for animals. The crisis shocked the nation, with heartbreaking stories of families forced […]
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Source: Today’s Veterinary Business Utah State University College of Veterinary Medicine has launched its full four-year Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program, marking the milestone with a white coat ceremony for 42 inaugural students. Previously, the university operated under a 2+2 partnership with Washington State University, where students completed the final two years of training in Pullman. […]
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Source: Veterinary Advantage A University of Kentucky study reveals that financial limitations significantly influence how horse owners engage with Veterinary care. While routine costs like vaccinations align with expectations, emergency procedures such as colic surgery often exceed what owners are prepared to pay—most indicating a $5,000 cap. Alarmingly, only 14% of horse owners have a savings fund […]
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Source: Metabolic A Harvard study has found that forming a strong emotional bond with a pet—particularly a dog—can significantly reduce stress, anxiety, and depression, especially in women. The research focused on psychosocial factors and oversampled women with a history of childhood abuse. Those who reported a deep attachment to their pets showed fewer mental health symptoms, with […]
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Source: Fox 23 News Tulsa, Oklahoma, is experiencing a rise in rabies cases, prompting officials to remind pet owners to ensure their animals are current on vaccinations. The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) reported that a bat in Tulsa recently tested positive for rabies, following an earlier local canine case. Mayes County is also seeing an […]
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Source: FOX Illinois Illinois has passed a new law to provide long-term Veterinary care for retired police dogs, recognizing their service and ongoing needs. House Bill 3140, signed into law and effective January 1, 2026, establishes the Police K-9 Care Program and Police K-9 Care Fund. Championed by State Senator Napoleon Harris III, the measure ensures that K-9 officers, who dedicate […]
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Source: Pet Age Chihuahuas have overtaken Labrador Retrievers as the most common dog breed in the U.S., according to a 2025 JustAnswer analysis of 115,000 pet-related conversations. Pitbulls, Yorkies, and Shepherds rounded out the top five, while French Bulldogs entered the top 10 for the first time. On the naming front, “Luna” dethroned “Bella” as America’s most […]
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Source: Pet Age SUPERZOO 2025, held at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, celebrated its 75th year with record success, drawing over 22,000 participants and 1,200 exhibitors across 350,000 square feet, its largest show floor yet. The event highlighted purposeful buyer engagement, with more than 1,100 new products unveiled and strong activity in key areas such as […]
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Source: Pet Age DOGTV, the network dedicated to canine well-being, has appointed Willy Good Dog, a popular social media personality, as its first-ever Chief Dog Officer (CDO). Chosen from over 75 applicants, Willy will act as the brand’s “ambassadog,” championing dog adoption, strengthening the human-animal bond, and ensuring all DOGTV initiatives focus on dogs’ happiness and health. […]
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Source: Texas A&M University Brucellosis, a neglected bacterial disease often mistaken for malaria, may affect 2.1–7 million more people worldwide each year than previously thought, according to new research from Texas A&M’s College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences. Because brucellosis shares symptoms like fever and joint pain with malaria and typhoid, patients are frequently misdiagnosed […]
read moreHHS Allows FDA Emergency Use of Animal Drugs to Combat New World Screwworm, Protect U.S. Food Supply
Source: FDA The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has authorized the FDA to issue Emergency Use Authorizations (EUAs) for animal drugs targeting the New World Screwworm (NWS), a dangerous parasite that infests warm-blooded animals. While eradicated in North and Central America decades ago, NWS has advanced north since 2022 and is now nearing the U.S.-Mexico border. The […]
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Source: Pet Food Industry A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers has introduced the Mitigation Action and Watermen Support (MAWS) Act, aimed at tackling the ecological threat of invasive blue catfish in the Chesapeake Bay. The bill proposes a two-year pilot program, administered by NOAA, to support pet and animal food manufacturers in incorporating blue catfish into their […]
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Source: WHYY The Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) has launched the “Paw It Forward” campaign to help keep pets out of shelters by supporting pet owners in financial need. The initiative aims to raise over $30,000—matched dollar-for-dollar—to fund PAWS’ safety net programs, which include low-cost Veterinary care, temporary foster housing, behavioral support, and essential supplies like pet food and […]
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Source: Ag Tech Navigator BinSentry, an Ontario-based agtech firm, has raised $50 million in a Series C round led by Lead Edge Capital to advance its mission to digitize the animal feed supply chain and expand into Brazil. Since its founding in 2017, BinSentry has developed an integrated hardware-and-software solution that uses IoT cameras mounted atop feed […]
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Source: WECT 6 News An explosion destroyed the Eastern Carolina Veterinary Center in Wilmington, N.C., after 46-year-old Jason Lee Beach allegedly drove off the road, struck the building’s gas line, and triggered a blast. Beach faces multiple charges, including felony DWI serious injury, reckless driving, and hit-and-run, and is being held on a $100,000 bond. The […]
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Source: Insurance Innovation Reporter Adoro Pet Insurance Services LLC, based in Seattle, announced plans to enter the U.S. pet insurance market in Q4 2025. The company was co-founded by CEO Gavin Friedman and President Tricia Plouf, both seasoned leaders in the industry. Underwriting capacity will be provided by Crum & Forster (C&F), a Morristown, NJ–based insurer […]
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Source: San Francisco Chronicle A critically endangered California condor named Jane (condor 1019) died from severe lead poisoning despite rescue efforts by veterinary staff at the Oakland Zoo. Jane had been transferred from the Ventana Wildlife Society in Monterey in a debilitated state—unable to stand or digest food—and underwent surgery to remove lead fragments from her stomach. However, the lead contamination […]
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