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by Editor | Jan 20, 2025 | Companion Animal
Source: CTV News The Dartmouth SPCA in Nova Scotia has launched a pilot program called “Operation Hit Snooze,” introducing a daily nap time for shelter dogs between 11 a.m. and noon. During this period, lights in the dog rooms are dimmed, and soothing... read more
by Editor | Jan 20, 2025 | Companion Animal
Source: dvm 360 The human-animal bond offers numerous health benefits, including reduced anxiety, lower blood pressure, and improved mental health, and has been studied extensively in relation to dogs and cats. However, a new UK study, supported by HABRI, aims to... read more
by Editor | Jan 19, 2025 | Companion Animal, News
Source: CBS News As wildfires in Los Angeles County subside, evacuees are reuniting with their pets, thanks to shelters like the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Los Angeles (SPCALA). May Wong, displaced by the Eaton Fire, was separated from her... read more
by Editor | Jan 17, 2025 | Companion Animal
Source: The Guardian The Icelandic sheepdog, an ancient breed mentioned in Icelandic Sagas and Shakespeare’s Henry V, will be officially recognized by the Kennel Club as a pedigree breed in the pastoral group starting April 1, 2025. Known for its intelligence,... read more
by Editor | Jan 16, 2025 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal
Source: DVM 360 Bird flu has been found in raw pet food, with cases reported in cats across multiple states, including California and Oregon. Affected products include Monarch Raw Pet Food and Northwest Naturals, with the latter recalling turkey-based food linked to a... read more
by Editor | Jan 16, 2025 | Agriculture, Companion Animal
Source: Health Day A new study highlights the effectiveness of trained dogs in detecting invasive spotted lanternfly egg masses, a major threat to crops like grapes, apples, and hops, as well as trees like maples and walnuts. Researchers found that dogs, including... read more
by Editor | Jan 14, 2025 | Animal Health Industry, Companion Animal
Source: Business Wire Traini, an AI-driven pet tech start-up, launched its groundbreaking iOS app in November 2024, transforming pet-human communication and care through emotional intelligence and generative AI. The app’s core feature is a GenAI dog-human... read more
by Editor | Jan 14, 2025 | Companion Animal, News
Source: Pet Age In response to the ongoing Los Angeles wildfires, Best Friends Animal Society is providing crucial support to pets and people affected. The organization has set up two Pet Pantry locations in Los Angeles, offering essential supplies such as pet food,... read more
by Editor | Jan 13, 2025 | Companion Animal, News
Source: CBS News The Los Angeles-area wildfires have destroyed approximately 10,000 structures, claimed at least 10 lives, and forced countless evacuations, leaving apocalyptic scenes in their wake. Amid the devastation, Dr. Annie Harvilicz, a veterinarian, has opened... read more
by Editor | Jan 12, 2025 | Companion Animal
Source: Pet Food Industry AI technology in pet food formulation is still in its early stages, according to Ian Mealey, product marketing director at Format Solutions. While adoption has been slow, AI shows potential in areas such as optimizing ingredient quality,... read more
by Editor | Jan 11, 2025 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal
Source: WVTF Researchers at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine and Virginia Tech are developing a non-invasive device to treat brain cancer in dogs using focused ultrasound technology, with hopes of adapting it for human use. The device, based on... read more
by Editor | Jan 10, 2025 | Animal Health Industry, Companion Animal
Source: Veterinary Practice News AI is revolutionizing Veterinary medicine, particularly in diagnostic imaging, by enhancing efficiency and accuracy. Tools like AIS RapidRead™, developed by Antech Imaging Services, combine AI-driven machine learning with the expertise... read more
by Editor | Jan 9, 2025 | Animal Health Industry, Companion Animal
Source: Houston Public Media Houston Matters recently featured Dr. Lori Teller, a veterinarian from Meyerland Animal Clinic and Texas A&M University, to address questions about dog and cat care. Dr. Teller discussed feline infectious peritonitis (FIP), a... read more
by Editor | Jan 9, 2025 | Animal Health Industry, Companion Animal
Source: Pet Food Industry John Gibbons of PetBusinessProfessor.com reported a notable increase in November 2024’s year-over-year (YOY) “petflation” to 2.9%, up from October’s 2.0%. This rise follows a rare price drop of -0.3% between October... read more
by Editor | Jan 8, 2025 | Companion Animal
Source: France 24 The Egalitte vaccine, developed by researchers at the University of Chile, offers a groundbreaking alternative to surgical castration for dogs. It temporarily prevents sexual behavior and reproduction by stimulating antibodies that block sex hormone... read more
by Editor | Jan 8, 2025 | Companion Animal, Equine
Source: American Pet Products The American Pet Products Association (APPA) has released its 2024 Bird, Small Animal & Horse Report, providing key insights into the evolving relationships between owners and their specialized pets. The report highlights increased... read more
by Editor | Jan 7, 2025 | Animal Health Industry, Companion Animal
Source: WCIA.com Dr. CheMyong Jay Ko, a professor at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, is pioneering nonsurgical sterilization methods to reduce the need for traditional spay and neuter surgeries. These methods aim to save veterinarians time... read more
by Editor | Jan 7, 2025 | Animal Health Industry, Companion Animal
Source: Denver 7 Nearly three years after the devastating Marshall Fire in Boulder County, Colorado, which killed two people and over 1,000 pets, efforts are underway to prevent such tragedies in the future. The fire’s impact on families like the Neustedters, who lost... read more
by Editor | Jan 6, 2025 | Companion Animal
Source: Today’s Veterinary Practice Veterinary science is advancing rapidly in addressing aging and promoting pet longevity. The “hallmarks of aging” are 12 key biological processes driving age-related decline, including genomic instability, telomere... read more
by Editor | Jan 5, 2025 | Companion Animal
Source: DVM 360 Sawyer, a 6-year-old golden retriever from South Carolina, endured a serious health crisis after ingesting diaper cream containing zinc oxide, paired with hundreds of hair ties accumulated over years. Initially, his vomiting was attributed to the... read more
