by Editor | Nov 10, 2025 | Animal Health News
Animal rescue and adoption remain some of the most powerful forces in improving the welfare of companion animals across the globe. Every year, millions of animals are surrendered, abandoned, or rescued from unsafe conditions, and shelters and adoption organizations... read more
by Editor | Nov 7, 2025 | Animal Health News, News
Source: Fox 16 A University of Arkansas at Little Rock study suggests raccoons may be beginning the early stages of domestication. Researchers analyzed nearly 20,000 images and found that raccoons living in cities have shorter snouts than rural ones, which is a... read more
by Editor | Nov 3, 2025 | Animal Health News
As pets become more central to family life, the demand for reliable information about their diets has surged. The connection between nutrition and health is clearer than ever, and pet owners want to provide the very best for their animals. This growing interest has... read more
by Editor | Oct 27, 2025 | Animal Health News
Veterinary medicine operates at the intersection of science, compassion, and responsibility. As society’s relationship with animals evolves, so too do the ethical and legal frameworks that guide veterinary practice. Veterinary ethics and law encompass a wide array of... read more
by Editor | Oct 26, 2025 | Animal Health News, News
Source: 10 News WBIR A 34-year-old chimpanzee named Mwelu at Zoo Knoxville is recovering after undergoing a groundbreaking spinal surgery to remove a tumor, the first documented procedure of its kind on a chimpanzee. The complex operation, performed on September 19 at... read more
by Editor | Oct 21, 2025 | Animal Health News
Source: CNN Rabies, while rare in the U.S., remains almost universally fatal once symptoms appear. Six people have died nationwide since September 2024, and the CDC is monitoring 14 possible outbreaks across 20 states. The disease is caused by a Lyssavirus, typically... read more
by Editor | Oct 20, 2025 | Animal Health News
The human-animal bond has become one of the most influential areas of study in both veterinary medicine and public health. This unique relationship, built on companionship, trust, and emotional connection, extends far beyond traditional ideas of pet ownership. It... read more
by Editor | Oct 19, 2025 | Animal Health News, News
Source: The Guardian Colossal Biosciences, a Texas-based “de-extinction” company, has announced a key breakthrough in its bid to revive the dodo, extinct since the 17th century. By successfully growing pigeon primordial germ cells—precursors to sperm and eggs—the team... read more
by Editor | Oct 18, 2025 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal
Source: Farm and Dairy The Asian longhorned tick, first detected in Ohio in 2020, has now spread to 21 counties, raising serious concerns for cattle producers. This invasive arachnid can transmit Theileria orientalis, a parasite that causes theileriosis in cattle.... read more
by Editor | Oct 13, 2025 | Animal Health News
End-of-life veterinary care is one of the most sensitive and significant aspects of companion animal health. As pets have become fully integrated into families, the expectations for compassionate and comprehensive care in their final stages of life have grown... read more
by Editor | Oct 12, 2025 | Animal Health News
Source: BBC Scientists at the University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) have secured regulatory approval for a single-dose vaccine to combat chlamydia in koalas, a disease devastating wild populations across eastern Australia. In some colonies, infection rates reach... read more
by Editor | Oct 10, 2025 | Animal Health News, News
Source: The Tribune In 2025, six condors from the Central California flock have died, including two from lead poisoning, yet the population is set to rebound with 13 juveniles scheduled for release this fall from San Simeon and Pinnacles National Park, plus five... read more
by Editor | Oct 8, 2025 | Animal Health News, News
Source: ABC Action News John Sampson, a father from Bucks County and a veterinarian, is being hailed as a hero after rescuing a young boy who wandered onto Hersheypark’s monorail track. The frightening moment, captured in a viral video, shows Sampson reaching out his... read more
by Editor | Oct 6, 2025 | Animal Health News
Zoonotic diseases, those capable of being transmitted between animals and humans, remain one of the most pressing concerns in both veterinary and human medicine. As globalization, climate change, and increased human-animal interactions reshape the landscape of health,... read more
by Editor | Oct 5, 2025 | Animal Health News, News
Source: WUSF Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has filed to reclassify xylazine, a sedative increasingly found in fentanyl-laced street drugs, to preserve Veterinary access while restricting misuse. Currently classified as a controlled substance in Florida,... read more
by Editor | Oct 2, 2025 | Animal Health News, News
Source: The Adgefield Advertiser Strom Thurmond Career & Technology Center (STCTC) has launched a new “Exploration of Veterinary Science and Animal Care” course, taught by Jessica Sharp-Miner, who joined the Edgefield County School District this year. The program... read more
by Editor | Sep 24, 2025 | Animal Health News
Source: MSN Manitoba is preparing an emergency response plan to address the potential threat of African swine fever (ASF), a highly contagious pig disease that has devastated herds across Asia, Europe, and Africa. While ASF poses no risk to humans, an outbreak in... read more
by Editor | Sep 22, 2025 | Animal Health News
Disaster preparedness is a critical aspect of companion animal health, one that is often overlooked until an emergency strikes. Natural disasters such as hurricanes, wildfires, earthquakes, and floods, as well as human-made crises, can place both humans and animals at... read more
by Editor | Sep 20, 2025 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal
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... read more
by Editor | Sep 19, 2025 | Animal Health News, Equine
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... read more
