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
by Editor | Sep 17, 2025 | Animal Health News, News
Source: FOX Illinois Illinois has passed a new law to provide long-term Veterinary care for retired police dogs, recognizing their service and ongoing needs. House Bill 3140, signed into law and effective January 1, 2026, establishes the Police K-9 Care... read more
by Editor | Sep 17, 2025 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal
Source: Pet Age Chihuahuas have overtaken Labrador Retrievers as the most common dog breed in the U.S., according to a 2025 JustAnswer analysis of 115,000 pet-related conversations. Pitbulls, Yorkies, and Shepherds rounded out the top five, while French Bulldogs... read more
by Editor | Sep 15, 2025 | Animal Health News, Livestock
Source: Texas A&M University Brucellosis, a neglected bacterial disease often mistaken for malaria, may affect 2.1–7 million more people worldwide each year than previously thought, according to new research from Texas A&M’s College of Veterinary Medicine... read more
by Editor | Sep 15, 2025 | Animal Health News
The field of pet behavioral health has gained remarkable traction in recent years as pet owners, veterinarians, and researchers recognize the profound impact that mental well-being has on physical health. Companion animals, like humans, can experience stress, anxiety,... read more
by Editor | Sep 14, 2025 | Animal Health Industry, Animal Health News
Source: Pet Food Industry A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers has introduced the Mitigation Action and Watermen Support (MAWS) Act, aimed at tackling the ecological threat of invasive blue catfish in the Chesapeake Bay. The bill proposes a two-year pilot program,... read more
by Editor | Sep 11, 2025 | Animal Health News
Source: San Francisco Chronicle A critically endangered California condor named Jane (condor 1019) died from severe lead poisoning despite rescue efforts by veterinary staff at the Oakland Zoo. Jane had been transferred from the Ventana Wildlife Society in Monterey in... read more
by Editor | Sep 9, 2025 | Animal Health News
Source: Greenville Journal The South Carolina Department of Public Health confirmed that a bat found near Oak Branch Drive and Open Range Lane in Simpsonville tested positive for rabies. One person exposed has been referred for medical care, and two cats will be... read more
by Editor | Sep 8, 2025 | Animal Health News
Veterinary medicine has entered a new era shaped by rapid advancements in science and technology. As pets are increasingly regarded as beloved members of the family, owners and veterinarians alike demand sophisticated tools and methods to ensure optimal health care.... read more
by Editor | Sep 7, 2025 | Animal Health News
Source: CTV News Dr. Shane Bateman, a veterinarian at the University of Guelph’s Ontario Veterinary College, is pioneering forensic Veterinary science to help uncover and prosecute cases of animal abuse. Inspired by the recognized link between animal cruelty and human... read more
