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Source: KATV A veterinarian is warning Arkansas dog owners about the danger of canine distemper after Russellville Animal Control detected the virus in raccoons. Dr. Sarah Gilkerson of Merritt Animal Clinic says distemper, caused by a paramyxovirus related to measles, is highly contagious and often fatal in dogs. The virus spreads through nasal or oral discharge and can be transmitted indirectly—such […]

Source: Fox 12 Oregon A Portland emergency animal hospital, DoveLewis, is warning dog owners about salmon poisoning disease after a 6-year-old border collie mix named Forrest nearly died from the illness. The disease, most common in the Pacific Northwest, occurs when dogs consume raw or undercooked fish infected with the parasite Nanophyetus salmincola, which can carry the harmful bacterium Neorickettsia helminthoeca. […]

Source: RTL Today Thousands of “bodega cats” live in New York City’s corner stores, despite laws prohibiting animals in food-selling businesses. Valued for controlling pests and attracting customers, cats like Simba, a popular Manhattan shop cat, have become cultural icons. An estimated one-third of the city’s 10,000 bodegas keep cats, risking fines of $200 to $350. Advocate Dan Rimada launched a […]

Source: Health Day A new pilot study finds that therapy dogs can significantly reduce loneliness among people hospitalized for acute mental illness. Researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University assigned 60 psychiatric inpatients to one of three groups: visits from a therapy dog and handler, visits from a handler alone, or standard care. Participants received 20-minute visits daily for […]

Source: KRQE News Service Dogs of New Mexico has seen growing demand for psychiatric service dogs since the COVID-19 pandemic, as many residents continue to struggle with isolation and what some researchers call an “epidemic of loneliness.” Founded by Briaun Prichard, the nonprofit and its Academy of Canine Excellence train dogs to assist civilians, children with disabilities and veterans. […]

Source: Colorado State University A Colorado State University clinical trial found that the antiviral drug molnupiravir is 77% effective in treating feline infectious peritonitis (FIP), a previously almost always fatal disease caused by feline coronavirus. The study, the largest prospective trial of its kind, followed 73 cats treated for 12 weeks, with six months of monitoring. Of the 77% that […]

Source: 2 KTUU At the 750-mile Yukon Quest sled dog race, a team of 11 Veterinary professionals works behind the scenes to keep canine athletes healthy across Alaska’s frozen wilderness. Led by head veterinarian Mercedes Pinto, the team includes nine veterinarians and two senior students who staff checkpoints along two race routes. Their biggest challenge is logistical—ensuring […]

Source: Norman Transcript Miracle, a seven-year-old therapy dog, has received the Oklahoma Pet Hall of Fame Companion Award for her work supporting children and staff at the Boys and Girls Club of Norman and the Center for Children and Families. The Oklahoma Veterinary Medical Association presented the honor at the 2026 Oklahoma Veterinary Conference in Norman, recognizing three years of service. Miracle was adopted […]

Source:  Healio A study in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology warns that topical minoxidil, a common hair loss treatment, can cause serious and sometimes fatal toxicosis in cats and dogs. Researchers reviewed six studies involving 68 cats and 26 dogs exposed to minoxidil. Most cases (70.2%) resulted from ingestion, while others involved dermal or combined […]