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by Editor | Sep 1, 2025 | Companion Animal, News
Source: AP News The 2025 World’s Ugliest Dog Contest was held on August 8 at the Sonoma County Fair in Santa Rosa, California, celebrating canines with delightfully unconventional appearances. The lighthearted event featured a parade of unique dogs, including Little... read more
by Editor | Sep 1, 2025 | Companion Animal, News
Source: New Atlas A study from Eötvös Loránd University examined whether flat-faced (brachycephalic) dog breeds like Pugs and French Bulldogs truly have distinct behaviors or if traits are shaped more by size, training, and owner habits. Researchers surveyed over... read more
by Editor | Aug 30, 2025 | Companion Animal, News
Source: Health News Florida A study from The Ohio State University suggests overweight cats could help us understand weight loss in humans. With six in 10 U.S. cats overweight, researchers placed a group of obese cats on a calorie-restricted diet for 12 weeks,... read more
by Editor | Aug 30, 2025 | Companion Animal, News
Source: KSDK Kansas City-based Bar K, voted USA Today’s No. 1 dog bar in the U.S. in 2024 and dubbed “doggie Disney World” by its CEO, has closed its doors. Known for blending a dog park with a bar and restaurant that catered to both pets and people, Bar K struggled... read more
by Editor | Aug 29, 2025 | Animal Health Industry, Companion Animal
Source: Business Wire In honor of International Cat Day, CATalyst Council announced a landmark nationwide survey of 40,000 U.S. households to address the “feline care gap” and reshape cat-focused veterinary care. Conducted with industry partners and research... read more
by Editor | Aug 29, 2025 | Companion Animal, News, Veterinary Practice
Source: AVMA The AVMA is addressing public concern over rising veterinary care costs by explaining the factors driving increases and how veterinarians work with pet owners to find compassionate, budget-conscious solutions. Economic pressures since the COVID-19... read more
by Editor | Aug 28, 2025 | Companion Animal, News
Source: Beaumonte Enterprise When Memphis, Kim Brent’s cat, became critically ill with severe anemia from advanced oral cancer, multiple transfusions might have prolonged his life but only with continued suffering. The humane choice was euthanasia. Days later,... read more
by Editor | Aug 27, 2025 | Companion Animal, News
Source: KTLA 5 As of July 31, 2025, the Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services has confirmed 20 cases of flea-borne typhus, up from 12 during the same period last year. If the trend continues, the city could surpass its 2021 record of 28 annual cases.... read more
by Editor | Aug 27, 2025 | Companion Animal, News
Source: AP News Charlie, a 10-year-old yellow lab with a passion for surfing, was one of 15 to 20 dogs who competed in the World Dog Surfing Championships in Pacifica, California, just south of San Francisco. This popular annual event draws thousands of spectators... read more
by Editor | Aug 25, 2025 | Companion Animal, News
Source: LA Times Los Angeles has taken dog wellness to luxurious heights, mirroring human self-care trends with services like reiki, massages, facials, underwater treadmills, and sound baths. In a weeklong journey through L.A.’s elite dog wellness scene, Dug, an... read more
by Editor | Aug 23, 2025 | Companion Animal, News
Source: DVM360 The 2025 Fetch dvm360 Conference in Kansas City will host the “Thriving as Women in Veterinary Medicine” symposium on Sunday, August 24, 2025, offering 3 CE credits focused on personal and professional growth for female veterinarians. Sponsored... read more
by Editor | Aug 22, 2025 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal
Source: AAHA Routine blood work is a powerful tool for monitoring your dog’s health, offering early detection of illness even before symptoms appear. Included in annual wellness exams, these tests help veterinarians establish a health baseline, enabling them to... read more
by Editor | Aug 19, 2025 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal
Source: Oxford Academic A study recently published in Stem Cells Translational Medicine demonstrates the potential of mesenchymal stem/stromal cell (MSC) therapy to treat immune dysfunction caused by severe coronavirus infections, using feline infectious peritonitis... read more
by Editor | Aug 19, 2025 | Animal Health Industry, Companion Animal
Source: Business Wire Following the announcement that all Whistle smart collars will be deactivated by August 31, 2025, PetPace has stepped in to offer affected pet owners a compelling alternative. PetPace, known for its advanced GPS and AI-powered health monitoring... read more
by Editor | Aug 18, 2025 | Animal Health Industry, Companion Animal, News
Source: Today’s Veterinary Business Dr. Mark Mamula, a Yale School of Medicine immunologist, is revolutionizing cancer treatment for dogs with a new vaccine developed through his company, Therajan. Currently in clinical trials, the vaccine has shown promise in... read more
by Editor | Aug 17, 2025 | Companion Animal, News
Source: TheStreet The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) issued a stern warning to pet owners after a woman at Miami International Airport attempted to smuggle two turtles through security by hiding them in her bra—one of which died. In a Facebook post on... read more
by Editor | Aug 13, 2025 | Companion Animal, News
Source: AVMA After three years of stakeholder input and revision, the AVMA House of Delegates has approved an updated Model Veterinary Practice Act (MVPA). This guiding document helps states draft or revise Veterinary laws. Major changes include elevating Veterinary... read more
by Editor | Aug 12, 2025 | Companion Animal, News
Source: TheRoanokeStar.com Hot spots, or pyotraumatic dermatitis, are common in dogs during summer and result from excessive scratching or biting due to allergies, fleas, or other irritants. These red, pus-filled lesions are itchy, painful, and appear suddenly,... read more
by Editor | Aug 10, 2025 | Companion Animal, News
Source: The Post-Journal Eleven-year-old Miles Taylor and his rescued dwarf rabbit, Amara, won Best Female Dwarf Rabbit at the Chautauqua County Fair, marking a heartwarming milestone in both their journeys. Amara was one of 137 surviving rabbits rescued by the ANNA... read more
by Editor | Aug 10, 2025 | Companion Animal, News
Source: News 3 LV Starting August 4, all dogs and cats over four months old in unincorporated Clark County in Nevada must be microchipped under a new mandate designed to improve pet recovery and reduce shelter populations. The initiative aims to streamline the process... read more
