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by Editor | Dec 3, 2025 | Companion Animal, News
Source: Medical Xpress A new study from the Gerald P. Murphy Cancer Foundation’s Center for Exceptional Longevity Studies reveals that retaining gonad function may protect against frailty-related mortality in later life. Published in Scientific Reports, the research... read more
by Editor | Dec 1, 2025 | Companion Animal, News
Source: Spectrum News 1 Dr. Nick Jeffery, a neurology and neurosurgery professor at Texas A&M’s Small Animal Teaching Center, has developed a new, affordable treatment for dogs with herniated discs, which is an alternative to costly and invasive spinal surgery.... read more
by Editor | Nov 28, 2025 | Companion Animal
Source: Pumpkin A survey of over 1,200 U.S. pet owners reveals that 47% view their pets as “children,” yet many, especially cat owners, lack financial plans for emergencies. While 19% of dog owners have pet insurance, only 7% of cat owners do. Furthermore, 21% of cat... read more
by Editor | Nov 28, 2025 | Companion Animal, News
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued its first-ever Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for an animal drug, approving Credelio (lotilaner) chewable tablets to treat New World screwworm (NWS) infestations in... read more
by Editor | Nov 26, 2025 | Companion Animal, News
Source: dvm 360 California has become the seventh U.S. state to ban cat declawing for nonmedical reasons after Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 867 (AB 867) on October 9, 2025. The law prohibits declawing, tendonectomy, or any claw-removal procedures unless... read more
by Editor | Nov 25, 2025 | Companion Animal, News
Source: The Tufts Daily Somerville, Massachusetts, has elected its first-ever dog mayor, a 10½-year-old rescue named Jake the Dog. Organized by local pet store Scritches & Boops, the lighthearted election featured 40 canine candidates, each campaigning on issues... read more
by Editor | Nov 22, 2025 | Companion Animal, News
Source: Denver 7 A growing wave of vaccine skepticism in the U.S., intensified since the COVID-19 pandemic, is now affecting Veterinary medicine. Denver veterinarian Dr. Alex Robb of Goodheart Animal Health Center notes that distrust in pet vaccines, present even... read more
by Editor | Nov 14, 2025 | Companion Animal, News
Source: Yahoo! News The City of Las Vegas is set to reconsider a ban on retail pet sales, nearly a decade after first attempting to end the practice. A new ordinance sponsored by Mayor Shelley Berkley and Councilwoman Nancy Brune would prohibit sales in new pet stores... read more
by Editor | Nov 11, 2025 | Companion Animal, News
Source: Veterinary Practice News DoveLewis Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital is enhancing public safety by training K9 handlers to deliver emergency medical care to their working dogs in the field. Led by Dr. Sarah Tauber, the workshops cover real-life... read more
by Editor | Nov 10, 2025 | Companion Animal, News
Source: Earth.com A large-scale UK study analyzing 2.2 million Veterinary records found that acute diarrhea affects about 1 in 12 dogs annually. Led by Dr. Dan O’Neill of the Royal Veterinary College, the research identified high-risk breeds such as Cavapoo, Maltese,... read more
by Editor | Nov 9, 2025 | Companion Animal, News
Source: The Guardian A study published in Scientific Reports suggests that some dogs may display addictive-like behavior toward toys, similar in pattern (though not severity) to human behavioral addictions. Researchers from Vetmeduni Vienna, led by Dr. Stefanie... read more
by Editor | Nov 8, 2025 | Animal Health Industry, Companion Animal, News
Source: Pet Age The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has released an updated report, Cannabis in Veterinary Medicine, highlighting the growing evidence supporting the use of CBD treatments for pets, including cats, dogs, and horses. The report stresses... read more
by Editor | Nov 5, 2025 | Companion Animal, News
Source: The Guardian Pets have unique sleeping habits, often napping for much of the day. Veterinary experts say dogs and cats can rest 40–80% of the time, though “normal” varies by species, age, and environment. Puppies may sleep 18–20 hours daily, adult dogs 12–14,... read more
by Editor | Nov 4, 2025 | Companion Animal, News
Source: PetSmart PetSmart has launched its 2026 Chief Toy Tester Contest, inviting one cat and one dog (plus their humans) to become official toy testers. Winners will receive $10,000, quarterly product packages of the latest toys, treats, apparel, and gear, and VIPP... read more
by Editor | Nov 2, 2025 | Companion Animal, News
Source: CIDRAP A Clinical Infectious Diseases study revealed genetic evidence linking multidrug-resistant E. coli infections in Massachusetts pets and their owners, marking a potential case of cross-species bacterial transmission. In late 2022, a Veterinary teaching... read more
by Editor | Nov 2, 2025 | Companion Animal, News
Source: Forbes The most popular cat names of 2025, according to Trusted Housesitters, are Luna, Charlie, Lucy, Bella, Leo, Oliver, Max, Lily, Milo, and Loki. These choices reveal more than trends; they reflect evolving human-animal relationships and cultural... read more
by Editor | Nov 1, 2025 | Companion Animal, News
Source: CNET Pet experts warn against using Apple AirTags to track pets, citing safety and reliability concerns. Although AirTags are inexpensive Bluetooth trackers designed for personal items, veterinarians like Dr. Shannon Vawter caution that if a pet chews or... read more
by Editor | Oct 31, 2025 | Companion Animal, News
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration Best Buy Bones, Inc. of Mount Morris, Michigan, has recalled four lots of Nature’s Own Pet Chews Bully Bites 1-Pound treats (UPC 739598900750, lots 19379–19382, Best By September 2027) due to potential Salmonella... read more
by Editor | Oct 30, 2025 | Companion Animal
Source: Kentucky Lantern Veterinarians and animal welfare advocates in Kentucky are voicing concern over a proposed state regulation that could restrict pop-up Veterinary vaccine clinics in retail stores, limiting access to affordable preventive care in rural areas.... read more
by Editor | Oct 29, 2025 | Companion Animal, News
Source: Health Leaders Hackensack Meridian Health has partnered with Israeli biotechnology company SpotitEarly to research a groundbreaking method for the early detection of breast cancer using cancer-sniffing dogs combined with artificial intelligence (AI). The... read more
