Source: Sky-Hi News Mike Brooks, a longtime veterinarian in rural Grand County, Colorado, is remembered as one of the last true “country vets” after his death at age 67. Working out of a tiny main-street clinic, Brooks provided hands-on, no-frills care for animals and unwavering support for their owners, often answering emergency calls nights, weekends, and […]
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Source: Pet Age Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming celebrated a major milestone with the opening of its 300th location in Middleton, Florida, within The Villages community near Orlando. The store is operated by longtime franchise partners Beth and Woody Whitcomb, marking their third Woof Gang location and underscoring the strength of the brand’s franchise partnerships. Since joining the system […]
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Source: Pet Age Petco Health and Wellness announced the pricing of a $600 million senior secured notes offering, with the new notes set to mature on February 1, 2031, and carry an annual interest rate of 8.25%. The transaction is expected to close on February 2, 2026, subject to customary conditions. Petco plans to use the net proceeds, along with […]
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Source: Pet Age K9s For Warriors announced the opening of its new Duffield Veterinary Clinic in Ponte Vedra, Florida, marking a major milestone in the organization’s 15-year history. The state-of-the-art, 4,284-square-foot on-site facility replaces the nonprofit’s long-standing reliance on volunteer, off-site Veterinary care with comprehensive in-house services for hundreds of Service Dogs trained each year. Located at […]
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Source: PR Newswire Alphaeon, a leading third-party healthcare financing company, announced the expansion of its financing solutions to Veterinary and audiology practices. With more than a decade of experience supporting cosmetic, vision, and dental providers, Alphaeon aims to remove cost barriers that prevent patients from accessing care while helping practices grow. The expansion comes as […]
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Source: VIN News A recent investigation highlights growing concerns about misleading online marketing of pet supplements falsely claiming Veterinary endorsement. A viral Facebook post promoted a taurine supplement for cats, attributed to a supposed veterinarian, but reporters could not verify the veterinarian’s identity or the medical claims. Experts found no evidence of widespread taurine deficiency in cats […]
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Source: VIN News California has enacted a statewide ban on elective cat declawing, making it illegal for veterinarians to perform the procedure for nonmedical reasons. The law allows the state Veterinary board to fine, suspend, or revoke the license of veterinarians who violate the rule. Elective declawing, or onychectomy, involves amputating part of a cat’s toes […]
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Source: VIN News New research suggests trained detection dogs may help pave the way for earlier diagnosis of canine hemangiosarcoma (HSA), one of the deadliest and most elusive cancers in dogs. Scientists at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine trained scent-detection dogs to identify blood samples from dogs with HSA. Across hundreds of double-blinded trials, the […]
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Source: VIN News The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has proposed banning incentive-based pay for veterinarians, aiming to address rising concerns over the cost of Veterinary care. The recommendation would prohibit linking veterinarians’ compensation to revenue or profit generation and would also restrict earn-out agreements tied to financial performance after practice sales. Additional proposals include […]
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Source: VetTimes Veterinary Management Group (VMG) has launched a new entry-level leadership CPD course aimed at professionals across the Veterinary sector. The 10-hour programme, Introduction to Veterinary Leadership and Management (iVLM), is designed to provide accessible, affordable training for individuals who are new to leadership, taking on added responsibilities, or aspiring to management roles. Delivered at Level […]
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Source: DVM 360 The FDA has granted full approval to potassium bromide chewable tablets (KBroVet), developed by Pegasus Laboratories, Inc., for the management of seizures in dogs with idiopathic epilepsy. The prescription-only medication is administered daily and requires Veterinary oversight to ensure proper diagnosis, monitoring, and safe use. Pet owners are advised to closely monitor dogs for signs of […]
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Source: Morris Animal Foundation Morris Animal Foundation is now accepting wildlife health research pre-proposals focused on the health and welfare of mammal species. The call includes opportunities for Established Investigator, First Award, and Pilot Study grants, while Fellowship Training Awards may address any wildlife species. Pre-proposals must demonstrate clear animal health impact and translational value for free-ranging wildlife populations. The Foundation […]
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Source: Science Daily An international research team has discovered that domestic cats overwhelmingly prefer sleeping on their left side—revealed through analysis of 408 YouTube videos—suggesting this behavior offers an evolutionary survival benefit. Sleeping on their left side means waking cats immediately see the world through their left visual field, which is processed by the brain’s […]
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Source: AVMA Lyme disease, caused by Borrelia burgdorferi bacteria and transmitted by blacklegged ticks, affects both humans and animals, including dogs, cats, and horses. While most infected dogs show no symptoms, 5–10% develop signs like intermittent lameness, fever, swollen joints, or in severe cases, Lyme nephritis—a kidney condition that can be fatal. Diagnosis is challenging, as symptoms […]
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Source: PHYS ORG An international working group of canine cognition experts has published new guidelines to standardize the diagnosis and monitoring of canine cognitive dysfunction syndrome (CCDS), often compared to Alzheimer’s disease in humans. The guidelines define CCDS as a chronic, progressive, age related neurodegenerative condition marked by behavioral and cognitive changes such as altered sleep, […]
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Source: AVMA In this President’s Column, Dr. Michael Q. Bailey reflects on how collaboration and volunteer service have shaped his career and the Veterinary profession. From his undergraduate years through Veterinary school, residency, and clinical practice, he learned that meaningful progress comes from stepping forward and working together. Now serving as AVMA president, he emphasizes that volunteering is […]
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Source: For The Win A playful yet striking encounter between a tiny deer and a massive rhinoceros at Wroclaw Zoo has gone viral after being compared to a “David vs. Goliath” showdown. The video shows a 28-pound Chinese muntjac, also known as an Asian deer, squaring off against a 1.7-ton rhino in what zoo officials described as […]
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Source: 97.3 The Dawg Crowley Veterinarian Hospital in Crowley, Louisiana, has gone viral once again by combining pet care with humor and seasonal fun. The full-service animal hospital, which offers services such as routine exams, dental care, spay and neuter procedures, vaccinations, and grooming, embraced Mardi Gras season with a playful marketing approach. The clinic […]
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Source: BBC Three large dogs found roaming the streets of Preston, England, in October 2025 have been confirmed as wolf-dogs after DNA testing resolved widespread speculation about their origins. Initially identified by the local council as German Shepherd–type dogs, the siblings—named Little Timmy, Boo, and Brooke—went viral due to their wolf-like appearance. After being taken in […]
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Source: KVUE Health officials have confirmed a rabies outbreak in Hays County, Texas, primarily affecting local wildlife. According to the Hays County Health Department, most confirmed cases have involved foxes, but rabies poses a serious risk to pets, livestock, and humans as well. The Texas Department of State Health Services verified the outbreak, prompting coordinated response efforts among the […]
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