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by Editor | Nov 15, 2024 | Animal Health News
Source: Veterinary Practice News Ana Chan, a disabled Army veteran with a traumatic brain injury and partial blindness, relies on her Great Dane, Rodgers, for support in daily tasks. When neighbors accused Rodgers of biting, a judge deemed him dangerous and ordered... read more
by Editor | Nov 6, 2024 | Animal Health News
Source: KSN.com A Veterinary dentist recently helped treat Callee, an elephant at Sedgwick County Zoo, after he broke a tusk during a sparring match with another male elephant, Titan. The fight, witnessed by zoo visitors, left Callee’s tusk broken at the pulp cavity,... read more
by Editor | Nov 1, 2024 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal
Source: AZ Central Walmart is expanding its pet care services in Arizona by opening five new Pet Services centers, including locations in Chandler, Glendale, and Mesa. These centers will offer a range of Veterinary services, grooming, and pet prescriptions in... read more
by Editor | Oct 27, 2024 | Animal Health News
Source: The Guardian A new calf spotted among the critically endangered southern resident killer whales offered brief hope, but by mid-October, it appeared to be in poor health. This tragedy underscores the ongoing decline of the southern resident orcas, largely... read more
by Editor | Oct 26, 2024 | Animal Health News
Source: PR Newswire Synchrony has launched an innovative payment solution for pet parents who use both CareCredit and Pets Best pet insurance. This first-of-its-kind system streamlines the reimbursement process by directly reimbursing insurance claims to the... read more
by Editor | Oct 26, 2024 | Animal Health News
Source: Yahoo News Better Choice Company (NYSE: BTTR), a pet health and wellness company, announced its expansion into Veterinary medicine in 2025 through the launch of Better Pet Rx, following its acquisition of SRx Health. This new initiative will focus on providing... read more
by Editor | Oct 22, 2024 | Animal Health News
Source: Midwestern Pet Foods Midwestern Pet Foods (MPF) has donated 24,000 pet food meals to charities in the Southeast following the devastating flooding caused by Hurricane Helene. The donations were made in collaboration with Phillips Pet Food & Supplies and... read more
by Editor | Oct 15, 2024 | Animal Health News
Source: Pet Age Lone Wolf Ranch, a premium dog food brand founded by Chuck and Gena Norris, has officially launched, offering nutrient-rich, air-dried foods for dogs. Motivated by their love for dogs and the health issues their own pets faced, the Norris family... read more
by Editor | Oct 13, 2024 | Animal Health Industry, Animal Health News
Source: Mars Inc Mars Incorporated unveiled the world’s largest pet parent study, revealing insights from over 20,000 pet parents across 20 countries. The study highlights that 56% of people are pet parents, with 47% being first-time owners. It also shows a strong... read more
by Editor | Sep 30, 2024 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal
Source: Pet Age Recent changes in the collaboration between the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) and the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) will impact the regulation and approval of pet food ingredients. Since 2007, the two organizations... read more
by Editor | Sep 23, 2024 | Animal Health News
Source: Siouxland Proud Nebraska health officials are investigating a potential rabies-related death in the western part of the state. The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and the Panhandle Public Health District (PPHD) are identifying... read more
by Editor | Sep 18, 2024 | Animal Health News
Source: AP News The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released its annual Pesticide Residue Monitoring Program Report for Fiscal Year 2022, covering the period from October 2021 to September 2022. The report summarizes findings from FDA testing of human and... read more
by Editor | Jul 9, 2024 | Animal Health News
Source: Popular Science Once common in Sydney, the green and golden bell frog population has plummeted, disappearing from 90% of its range and now listed as endangered in New South Wales. Invasive species, habitat loss, and a deadly fungal disease called... read more
by Editor | Jul 8, 2024 | Animal Health News
Source: ChesCo The FDA has announced a new grant opportunity to establish Animal and Veterinary Innovation Centers in collaboration with academic research institutions. This initiative, part of the FDA’s commitment to advancing animal health and Veterinary science,... read more
by Editor | Jul 8, 2024 | Animal Health News
Source: Popular Science Sheep farmers in Australia could save millions annually thanks to the heath goanna, a giant lizard that scavenges maggot-ridden carcasses, reducing blowfly populations that harm sheep. Blowflies lay eggs on sheep, resulting in flesh-eating... read more
by Editor | Jul 6, 2024 | Animal Health News
Source: Barron’s South African scientists have injected radioactive material into live rhino horns to deter poaching in a groundbreaking initiative. The project, led by James Larkin from the University of the Witwatersrand, aims to make the horns detectable at... read more
by Editor | Jul 6, 2024 | Animal Health News
Source: USA Today A Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency officer, Justin Pinkston, rescued a juvenile bald eagle with a fractured femur near Douglas Lake. The eagle, mistakenly identified as a golden eagle on social media due to its lack of a white head, is receiving... read more
by Editor | Jul 5, 2024 | Animal Health News
Source: The Western Producer This year, two veterinarians reported unusual cases of diarrhea and death in cattle, both initially presenting with bloody diarrhea, weakness, fever, and rapid mortality. Diagnostic lab analysis revealed Yersinia pseudotuberculosis as the... read more
by Editor | Jul 5, 2024 | Animal Health News
Source: WTVM With rising summer temperatures, it’s crucial to ensure the safety of pets. In 2023, over 150 dogs nationwide died from heat-related causes. Northridge Veterinarian Heather Rodriguez advises that if humans find the heat uncomfortable, pets likely... read more
by Editor | Jul 4, 2024 | Animal Health News
Source: Des Moines Registar Due to increasing bird flu outbreaks among Iowa dairy cattle, the Iowa Department of Agriculture will require cows to be tested for the virus at least a week before being transported to fairs or shows, effective July 1. Agriculture... read more
