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by Editor | Apr 6, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: CATalyst Council A new CATalyst Council survey of over 60,000 U.S. households reveals a major untapped opportunity in feline Veterinary care. With an estimated 76 million cats in the U.S. and 90 percent of owners reporting a strong emotional bond, demand... read more
by Editor | Apr 6, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: WMNF A California pilot program allowing homeless shelters to accommodate pets has shown promising results in reducing homelessness among participants. Established in 2019, the Pet Assistance and Support Program provided $15.75 million to 37 organizations to... read more
by Editor | Apr 3, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: FDA A recent alert from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warns pet owners about serious health risks linked to certain lots of Quest cat food. FDA testing found that eight lots contained extremely low or no thiamine (vitamin B1), an essential nutrient for... read more
by Editor | Apr 2, 2026 | Animal Health Industry, Companion Animal, News
Source: PR Newswire Royal Canin has renewed a multi-year partnership with the University of Tennessee Veterinary Obesity Center to combat rising obesity rates in cats and dogs through research, clinical care, and education. Originally established in 2020, the center... read more
by Editor | Apr 2, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: PR Newswire A 2026 report from the Best Friends Animal Society highlights major progress in reducing cat deaths in U.S. shelters, with nearly 75% fewer cats killed in 2025 compared to a decade ago, based on data from over 10,000 shelters. The organization... read more
by Editor | Apr 1, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: PR Newswire A new report from Hill’s Pet Nutrition reveals that large dogs face significant barriers to adoption in U.S. animal shelters, contributing to longer stays and increased shelter overcrowding. According to data from Shelter Animals Count,... read more
by Editor | Apr 1, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: Pet Food Industry Iowa State University and Freshpet are conducting a 10-month at-home study to examine how a dog’s diet may influence both canine health and the human–animal bond. Led by Logan Kilburn, an assistant professor of animal science at Iowa State,... read more
by Editor | Mar 31, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: The University of Tennessee The Center for Pet Family Well-Being (CPFW) is an interdisciplinary initiative at the University of Tennessee College of Social Work dedicated to improving the health and well-being of both people and their companion animals. The... read more
by Editor | Mar 30, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: AVMA A retrospective study examined whether feeding a Veterinary therapeutic renal diet to cats with early-stage chronic kidney disease (CKD) slows disease progression and improves survival. Researchers analyzed medical records from Veterinary clinics in the... read more
by Editor | Mar 30, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: Newsweek A Michigan man was surprised after checking his Ring doorbell camera and discovering a herd of cows standing on his front porch. Steve, who lives in Scotts, received a motion notification but didn’t immediately review the footage. Later, after... read more
by Editor | Mar 29, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: Bol News New research suggests domestic cats may help advance human cancer treatments. A study published in Science analyzed tumor samples from nearly 500 cats across five countries, covering 13 cancer types, including breast, brain, lung and skin cancers.... read more
by Editor | Mar 28, 2026 | Companion Animal, News, Veterinary Practice
Source: AAHA Veterinary visits are often highly stressful for cats because they involve leaving their familiar home environment, being confined in a carrier, encountering unfamiliar sights and smells, and being handled by strangers. This stress can lead some owners to... read more
by Editor | Mar 28, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: Businesswire Paw Prosper has acquired Blue-9 Pet Products to expand its integrated animal health and wellness platform. Blue-9, known for behavior management, communication, and skill-development tools, will join Paw Prosper’s portfolio alongside FitPaws, a... read more
by Editor | Mar 27, 2026 | Companion Animal, News, Veterinary Practice
Source: Investopedia Veterinary visits declined by 2% to 3% in 2025 as rising costs pushed more pet owners to delay or skip care, according to a Bank of America report. Despite fewer visits, industry revenue still grew about 2%, driven entirely by price increases of... read more
by Editor | Mar 24, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: FOX 13 The Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrested 35-year-old Lakeland resident Ashley Wimbrow on multiple charges after investigators say she illegally possessed Xylazine and performed unlicensed Veterinary procedures on dogs. Authorities were alerted when... read more
by Editor | Mar 23, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: DVM 360 The American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) has endorsed a new consensus statement on diagnosing and managing canine chronic inflammatory enteropathy (CIE), published January 21, 2026, in the Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine.... read more
by Editor | Mar 23, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: Phys Org A study published in Animal Behaviour by researchers at Eötvös Loránd University and the HUN-REN–ELTE Comparative Ethology Research Group found that dogs behave more like toddlers than cats when it comes to helping humans. The team compared untrained... read more
by Editor | Mar 22, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: All Alabama Several Alabama residents are undergoing treatment after exposure to a rabid rescue cat in Randolph County, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH). The cat exposed its owners and staff at a Roanoke Veterinary hospital after... read more
by Editor | Mar 21, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: Action News JAX Pet anxiety appears to be on the rise, alongside growing concern from owners. According to the American Pet Products Association’s 2024 report, use of calming products has surged 168% for dogs and 174% for cats since 2018. Trupanion pet... read more
by Editor | Mar 21, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: Cornell Chronicle The College of Veterinary Medicine hosted its Animal Health Hackathon Feb. 20–22, bringing together 116 students from diverse majors to develop business solutions for animal health challenges. Organized by Jorge Colon and Ami Stuart, the... read more
