Source: Inc. The U.S. pet wellness industry is expanding rapidly as owners increasingly treat pets as family members and prioritize their health and longevity. According to the American Pet Products Association, 71% of U.S. households owned pets in 2025, when pet spending reached $158 billion. Fast-growing companies are capitalizing on demand for specialty foods, supplements, insurance, […]
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Source: PR Newswire The ASPCA has launched a New World Screwworm Direct Support Grant offering up to $500,000 in emergency funding to help protect dogs, cats, and equines from the parasite. Funding is available to eligible organizations in states with USDA-designated infestations and neighboring states and will be distributed on a rolling basis through October 31, 2026, or until funds are exhausted. […]
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Source: Hanford Sentinel Addison’s disease, or hypoadrenocorticism, is a rare, incurable condition affecting an estimated 0.5% to 2% of dogs. It occurs when the adrenal glands fail to produce adequate hormones needed to regulate electrolytes, blood pressure, hydration, and other essential functions. Because symptoms such as lethargy, weakness, appetite loss, vomiting, diarrhea, weight loss, trembling, […]
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Source: Science Scientists have discovered that mysterious lipid droplets in cat kidneys may help felines create long-lasting chemical messages in their urine. Researchers led by Masao Miyazaki of Iwate University studied urine from 44 domestic cats and identified 13 branched fatty acids (BFAs) whose combinations and proportions were unique to individual animals. Cats could distinguish these chemical […]
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Source: Ag Daily Nearly 60% of Kansas livestock producers report perceiving a shortage of veterinarians, according to a five-year assessment by Kansas State University’s Rural Veterinary Workforce Task Force. Researchers mapped 446 large- and mixed-animal veterinarians statewide and surveyed more than 200 livestock producers to identify gaps in rural veterinary coverage. The task force is addressing the shortage […]
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Source: Newsweek A goat in Edwards County, Texas, has tested positive for anthrax, marking the state’s second confirmed case of 2026 and the third reported U.S. case this year. The affected property was quarantined, and officials said only one domestic animal is known to have been infected. The case occurred within Southwest Texas’ “Anthrax Triangle,” where Bacillus anthracis spores can persist […]
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Source: BBC An isolated case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), commonly known as mad cow disease, has been confirmed in a cow on a farm in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. The infection was detected through routine surveillance, and authorities said the animal did not enter the human food chain. Food Standards Scotland reported no risk to human health. The […]
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Source: Dairy Herd Neospora caninum remains a significant cause of reproductive and economic losses in cattle despite declining industry awareness. A 2025 University of Minnesota study found only 29% of surveyed producers had heard of Neospora, although researchers detected exposure on every participating farm and found overall cattle seroprevalence of 20.9%. The parasite primarily persists through congenital transmission […]
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Source: Feedstuffs The phased reopening of U.S. ports to Mexican cattle imports is unlikely to significantly expand the U.S. herd in the short term, according to University of Arkansas Extension livestock economist James Mitchell. Cattle imports from Mexico were halted following the reemergence of New World screwworm, with restrictions largely in place since late 2024. USDA began a phased […]
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Source: Vet Times New research from the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has raised the possibility of creating a future Veterinary nurse prescriber role requiring additional qualifications and training. Between December 2025 and April 2026, researchers assembled two panels of veterinarians and veterinary nurses with 10 to 20 years of experience to assess whether experienced nurses […]
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Source: Channel 3000 Wisconsin is seeking to address its shortage of rural veterinarians through a new student loan repayment program designed to attract and retain professionals who treat farm animals. Large-animal veterinarians often spend much of their workday traveling between farms while managing demanding emergency and on-call schedules. These challenges, combined with lower earning potential compared […]
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Source: AP News Thousands of dogs and cats in Texas are facing adoption delays as officials work to contain the New World screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite that has entered the United States from Mexico for the first time in 60 years. The parasite can infect mammals by laying eggs in wounds or mucous membranes, where larvae feed on […]
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Source: AP News Thousands of dogs and cats in Texas are facing adoption delays as officials work to contain the New World screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite that has entered the United States from Mexico for the first time in 60 years. The parasite can infect mammals by laying eggs in wounds or mucous membranes, where larvae feed on […]
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Source: The Guardian A 23-year-old reticulated python at Chester Zoo is believed to be the first snake treated with electrochemotherapy, an emerging cancer treatment also used in humans. The 15-foot, 50-kilogram snake, named Jodie Foster, was diagnosed with a malignant fibrosarcoma in her jaw after keepers noticed decreased appetite and activity. Veterinarians initially removed the tumor surgically, but […]
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Source: AVMA Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s new Samoyed has sparked increased interest in the breed, prompting the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) to remind prospective dog owners to choose pets based on lifestyle compatibility rather than popularity. The AVMA notes that celebrity and pop-culture exposure has historically increased demand for certain breeds. However, it emphasizes that dogs […]
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Source: NOLA NOLA Cat Lounge in New Orleans has temporarily closed after several resident cats were diagnosed with ringworm, a common and treatable fungal infection. Owner Kelly Johnson-Hill said the business acted quickly to protect guests, employees, pets, and cats, removing affected animals and beginning extensive cleaning, sanitizing, and treatment. The lounge plans to evaluate reopening after about a […]
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Source: CVPA The Coalition for the Veterinary Professional Associates (CVPA) has responded to Mission Pet Health’s opposition to Colorado’s Veterinary Professional Associate (VPA) role, arguing that Mission mischaracterizes its education, regulation, and purpose. The CVPA says VPAs must complete a four-year undergraduate degree, Veterinary-related experience, a species-focused master’s degree, national examination, and state registration before practicing under veterinarian supervision. The coalition […]
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Source: KSAT Bexar County, Texas, has reported its first confirmed case of rabies in a dog in more than a decade amid a significant increase in wildlife cases. A Husky mix tested positive for rabies on August 18 after developing concerning behavioral and neurological symptoms. The dog had killed a baby skunk near its owner’s home in […]
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Source: ABC Victorian wildlife officials have begun an unprecedented effort to vaccinate thousands of little penguins against H5 bird flu as the virus spreads through Australia. The program aims to vaccinate more than 5,000 penguins at Phillip Island and St Kilda, with birds receiving two doses and being microchipped to track them. The effort has become more urgent after […]
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Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued an Emergency Use Authorization for Simparica TRIO to treat New World screwworm infestations in dogs and puppies. The authorization, announced August 13, comes as NWS has been detected in specific areas of Texas and New Mexico, although the FDA says most U.S. dogs currently face low […]
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