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by Editor | Jul 8, 2025 | Companion Animal, News
Source: AZ Central Queen Creek police arrested a 40-year-old man on June 13 after two dogs were found dead in a parked car. Officers responded to a report of animal cruelty near Signal Butte and Queen Creek roads, involving an employee from a local business in the... read more
by Editor | Jul 8, 2025 | Companion Animal, News
Source: CBC Ian Reid, a retired surgeon from Indian Harbour, N.S., was devastated to find his dog Mingus dead after suffocating in a chip bag left on a TV stand. The bag had sealed tightly around the dog’s muzzle, cutting off oxygen. Reid, wracked with guilt, later... read more
by Editor | Jul 7, 2025 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal, News
Source: AVMA Researchers at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine are developing a promising experimental treatment for canine hemangiosarcoma, a typically fatal cancer affecting around 50,000 dogs annually in the U.S. The therapy combines a blood... read more
by Editor | Jul 6, 2025 | Companion Animal, News
Source: The Asahi Shimbun A veterinarian in Mie Prefecture, Japan, has died after treating a cat infected with severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome (SFTS), a potentially deadly virus transmitted by ticks and infected animals. The veterinarian developed symptoms... read more
by Editor | Jul 4, 2025 | Companion Animal, News
Source: AVMA Fourth of July festivities—while fun for humans—can pose serious risks to pets and other animals. Fireworks, unfamiliar environments, and party noise can cause panic, leading to escape or injury. Food scraps, heat, travel stress, and leftover debris also... read more
by Editor | Jul 3, 2025 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal
Source: BBC Household pets, especially dogs, influence human immunity in several important ways. Pets bring a variety of outdoor microbes into homes, which supports the idea that early exposure to diverse bacteria can help train the immune system and potentially... read more
by Editor | Jul 2, 2025 | Companion Animal, News
Source: University of Bristol A recent study published in Vet Record found that neutering cats at four months old does not increase their risk of developing weight problems compared to neutering at six months. Analyzing over 2,000 clinical records from the University... read more
by Editor | Jul 1, 2025 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal
Source: Gulf Coast News As hurricane season begins, Florida has enacted two new laws to protect animals during natural disasters. Prompted by the viral rescue of a dog named Trooper—found tied to a fence as Hurricane Milton approached—Gov. Ron... read more
by Editor | Jun 30, 2025 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal
Source: New Atlas A new Cornell University study highlights striking similarities between dogs and humans in how anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries develop and heal, offering a promising path for advancing treatment in both species. Researchers analyzed... read more
by Editor | Jun 29, 2025 | Animal Health Industry, Companion Animal, News
Source: AVMA Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has signed legislation establishing a grant program to address the state’s shortage of large animal veterinarians in underserved areas. Beginning by July 1, 2026, the initiative will award $110,000 grants to up to four... read more
by Editor | Jun 27, 2025 | Companion Animal, Veterinary Practice
Source: Gallup A recent PetSmart Charities-Gallup study reveals that over half (52%) of U.S. pet owners skipped or declined Veterinary care in the past year, primarily due to financial barriers. Among these, 71% cited cost as the main reason—regardless of income... read more
by Editor | Jun 26, 2025 | Companion Animal, News, Veterinary Practice
Source: Pet Food Industry Hill’s Pet Nutrition and Dr. Curtis Huttenhower of Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health have launched a new web portal for the One Health Microbiome Resource (OHMR), offering open access to over 2,000 pet gut microbiome samples. This... read more
by Editor | Jun 25, 2025 | Animal Health Industry, Companion Animal, Veterinary Practice
Source: Training Mag As pets become integral to modern family life, companies are increasingly incorporating pet-related benefits into employee packages to support workforce well-being and retention. With over 70% of U.S. workers owning pets, traditional... read more
by Editor | Jun 24, 2025 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal
Source: Virginia Tech University When Arya, a cocker spaniel-hound mix, developed a life-threatening condition with dangerously low platelet levels, her owners rushed her to the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. Facing a potential fatal hemorrhage,... read more
by Editor | Jun 22, 2025 | Companion Animal, News
Source: Today’s Veterinary Business The CATalyst Feline Market Insights Report reveals a steady rise in feline Veterinary visits and cat ownership since 2023, countering the broader decline in companion animal vet appointments, which is largely due to reduced... read more
by Editor | Jun 20, 2025 | Companion Animal, News, Veterinary Practice
Source: KUNC As summer begins, pet-related emergencies surge, with veterinarians seeing more cases of heatstroke, vehicle injuries, and other seasonal risks. Heatstroke is especially common in short-nosed dog breeds like bulldogs and pugs, who struggle to cool down.... read more
by Editor | Jun 17, 2025 | Companion Animal, News, Veterinary Practice
Source: LA Times A recent SPCA survey highlights a critical Veterinary care shortage in California, with over 344,000 shelter animals lacking access to adequate staff. Around 60% of shelters have vacant veterinarian positions, and 54% lack registered Veterinary... read more
by Editor | Jun 15, 2025 | Companion Animal, News, Veterinary Practice
Source: U.S. News Antibiotic resistance, a growing public health concern, is being worsened by the overuse of antibiotics in pets, researchers report. Many of the same antibiotics used in human medicine—like Clavamox for pets and Augmentin for people—are prescribed to... read more
by Editor | Jun 14, 2025 | Companion Animal, News
Source: AVMA The Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC) has released its 2025 Annual Pet Parasite Forecasts, revealing continued geographic spread of four major vector-borne diseases: anaplasmosis, ehrlichiosis, heartworm, and Lyme disease. This expansion is largely... read more
by Editor | Jun 13, 2025 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal, News
Source: WCHS Fox 11 In the aftermath of a deadly tornado in southcentral Kentucky, Country Hills Veterinary Hospital in Prestonsburg is stepping up to help pets harmed or displaced by the disaster. Practice Manager Ashleigh Goff explained that many animals were... read more