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by Editor | Nov 15, 2024 | Companion Animal
Source: Veterinary Practice News Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) raised over $1.19 million in October to support underserved pets, including those affected by recent hurricanes in the Southeast. Through its VEG Cares Share Day, over 85 VEG locations decorated... read more
by Editor | Nov 14, 2024 | Companion Animal
Source: dvm 360 Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) has partnered with VetRec, an AI-powered software for generating clinical notes, to enhance efficiency in Veterinary care. Through this collaboration, Cornell CVM gains unlimited access to... read more
by Editor | Nov 13, 2024 | Companion Animal
Source: VIN News Lab-grown meat, first showcased with a $300,000 burger in 2013, has progressed significantly, with a British company, Meatly, becoming the first to gain regulatory approval for lab-grown pet food. Despite high costs, Meatly aims for a 2024 launch,... read more
by Editor | Nov 11, 2024 | Companion Animal
Source: AAHA The AAHA Community Care Guidelines help Veterinary practices expand care accessibility, preventing the need to turn patients away or see clients decline care due to limitations. This model focuses on collaborative, family-centered care that utilizes... read more
by Editor | Nov 10, 2024 | Companion Animal
Source: AAHA Veterinary professionals are increasingly recognizing the need to serve not only animals, but also their human companions, as pet ownership in the U.S. continues to grow. The 2024 AVMA Pet Ownership and Demographic survey revealed that pet ownership has... read more
by Editor | Nov 10, 2024 | Companion Animal
Source: Health Day A new study reveals that artificial intelligence (AI) can detect heart murmurs in dogs with 90% accuracy, matching the diagnostic capability of expert cardiologists. Conducted by researchers from the University of Cambridge, the AI was adapted from... read more
by Editor | Nov 9, 2024 | Companion Animal
Source: Health Day In May 2021, a black cat named Pepper brought a dead mouse to his owner, John Lednicky, a University of Florida microbiologist, which led to the discovery of the first jeilongvirus in the U.S., recently reported in Pathogens. This virus, a... read more
by Editor | Nov 7, 2024 | Companion Animal
Source: Microsoft News As pet ownership surged during the pandemic, employees increasingly seek pet-related benefits. Despite 23 million U.S. households adopting pets during this time, 76% of employers still don’t offer pet insurance, even though 22% of HR... read more
by Editor | Nov 5, 2024 | Companion Animal
Source: Pet Food Industry In light of the growing obesity epidemic in pets, particularly in the U.S., researchers are exploring probiotics as a potential aid for managing obesity in dogs. A 2022 study highlighted that over half of cats and dogs are overweight or... read more
by Editor | Nov 4, 2024 | Companion Animal
Source: Pets+ Magazine Ojai, California, became the first U.S. city to pass the Companion Animal Protection Ordinance, banning the breeding of various dog and cat breeds with specific “congenital anatomical features” like short snouts and excessive skin... read more
by Editor | Nov 2, 2024 | Companion Animal
Source: New Times SLO Cal Poly animal science students in the Veterinary Community Service Enterprise course run “Doggy Days” clinics, offering free Veterinary care to pets of homeless and low-income individuals in San Luis Obispo County. These student-led clinics,... 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 | Companion Animal
Source: Mexico Business News Mexico is on the verge of being certified by the WHO for the elimination of canine rabies, particularly the AV1 antigenic variant, thanks to ongoing pet vaccination programs. No human rabies cases transmitted by dogs have been reported... read more
by Editor | Oct 24, 2024 | Companion Animal
Source: Pet Food Industry The Mars Global Pet Parent Study, based on insights from over 20,000 pet parents across 20 countries, highlights the evolving needs and behaviors of pet owners, revealing a new era of pet-centric care. Nearly half (47%) of respondents are... read more
by Editor | Oct 24, 2024 | Companion Animal
Source: Good Housekeeping Cats, known for their independent nature, can actually provide significant emotional support to their owners. A survey by the American Psychiatric Association and the American Veterinary Medical Association found that 84% of pet owners... read more
by Editor | Oct 23, 2024 | Companion Animal
Source: WSU Insider Washington State University Spanish professor Sonia Lopez-Lopez has been teaching Veterinary students Spanish for 12 years, addressing the communication challenges faced by Spanish-speaking clients in Veterinary clinics. Drawing from her own... read more
by Editor | Oct 21, 2024 | Companion Animal
Source: PR Newswire A new survey by Ollie, a fresh dog food company, reveals a significant gap between dog owners’ perceptions and the reality of their pets’ health. While 60% of dogs in the U.S. are classified as overweight, three in five dog owners... read more
by Editor | Oct 21, 2024 | Companion Animal
Source: Mars Petcare New research from Waltham Petcare Science Institute reveals the role of oxytocin, the “love hormone,” in interactions between children and dogs. The study shows that both children and dogs experience increased oxytocin levels when playing... read more
by Editor | Oct 20, 2024 | Companion Animal
Source: Pet Age Walmart is expanding its pet care offerings, providing more affordable and accessible in-person and virtual Veterinary care, grooming, pet prescriptions, food, and supplies. With pet-related spending expected to grow 7% annually by 2030, Walmart is... read more
by Editor | Oct 19, 2024 | Companion Animal
Source: Veterinary Practice News The Texas A&M Veterinary Emergency Team (VET) was deployed by the Texas Division of Emergency Management in response to Hurricane Helene, which severely impacted Southern states, particularly North Carolina. VET’s mission is to... read more
