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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
by Editor | Oct 28, 2025 | Companion Animal, News
Source: Health Day A new study presented at the European Respiratory Society meeting in Amsterdam suggests that babies exposed to dogs early in life may have a significantly lower risk of developing childhood asthma. Researchers from the Hospital for Sick Children in... read more
by Editor | Oct 28, 2025 | Companion Animal, News
Source: WABI 5 Veterinarians across Maine are warning pet owners about a surge in canine Parvovirus cases, a highly contagious and sometimes fatal infection affecting unvaccinated dogs, particularly puppies. Dr. Ai Takeuchi, co-medical director at Eastern Maine... read more
by Editor | Oct 27, 2025 | Companion Animal, Veterinary Practice
Source: DVM 360 Harbor Point Animal Hospital in Mooresville, North Carolina, has been named the 2025 Accredited Practice of the Year (APOY) by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA), the only accrediting body for Veterinary hospitals in North America.... read more
by Editor | Oct 27, 2025 | Companion Animal, Veterinary Practice
Source: WPXI Rhiannon P. Holeva, 23, of Oakdale, Pennsylvania, has been accused of deleting over $10,000 worth of Veterinary treatment records while working as a receptionist at VCA Wexford Animal Hospital. According to court documents, Holeva allegedly used her... read more
by Editor | Oct 26, 2025 | Companion Animal, News
Source: Gothamist New York City has launched a new $500,000 pilot program to spay and neuter 3,500 cats in Brooklyn, aiming to combat the city’s growing cat overpopulation and assist low-income pet owners. The funding, approved by city lawmakers, will go to Flatbush... read more
by Editor | Oct 25, 2025 | Companion Animal, News
Source: Medscape At the 2025 French-Speaking Allergology Congress in Paris, Dr. Sylvie Leroy presented an overview of strategies to reduce cat allergies, focusing on the Fel d 1 protein, the main allergen produced by cats. With over 16 million cats in French... read more
by Editor | Oct 24, 2025 | Companion Animal
Source: Cornell Chronicle A new study published in Communications Biology warns that commercial raw cat foods can harbor dangerous microbes, including antibiotic-resistant strains, posing risks to both pets and humans. Researchers identified pathogens such... read more
by Editor | Oct 18, 2025 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal
Source: Farm and Dairy The Asian longhorned tick, first detected in Ohio in 2020, has now spread to 21 counties, raising serious concerns for cattle producers. This invasive arachnid can transmit Theileria orientalis, a parasite that causes theileriosis in cattle.... read more
