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by Editor | Jun 9, 2024 | Animal Health Industry, Companion Animal
Source: University of California Davis Researchers at the University of California, Davis, have updated guidelines on neutering 40 popular dog breeds by breed and sex, adding five breeds to their ongoing study. Initiated in 2013, the research initially indicated... read more
by Editor | May 27, 2024 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal
Source: Earth.com Researchers from Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE) have shown that dogs can imitate human actions viewed in two-dimensional video projections. Using the “Do as I Do” training method, two dogs, Tara and Franc, were trained to replicate... read more
by Editor | May 26, 2024 | Animal Health Industry, Companion Animal
Source: ABC Action News Loyal, an animal health biotech company, is testing a drug aimed at extending dogs’ lifespans on over a thousand dogs nationwide. Dr. Catherine Arthur from Baycrest Veterinary Hospital in St. Petersburg is participating in this clinical... read more
by Editor | May 25, 2024 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal
Source: KNWA Fox 24 The All Dogs Clinic in Rogers, Arkansas, has introduced a 24/7 microchip check station outside its building to help reunite lost pets with their owners more quickly. Megan Blackburn, the clinic’s practice manager, emphasizes the importance... read more
by Editor | May 24, 2024 | Companion Animal, News
Source: Pet Age At the 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, held at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, the Miniature Poodle “Sage” won the prestigious Best in Show title on May 14. Handled by Kaz Hosaka and owned by Cathy Gauche,... read more
by Editor | May 24, 2024 | Animal Health Industry, Companion Animal, News
Source: PR Newswire Hill’s Pet Nutrition, a division of Colgate-Palmolive, has launched shop.hillspet.com and a new donations program to support animal shelters. For each purchase of Hill’s Science Diet through the new site, Hill’s will donate $1 to... read more
by Editor | May 22, 2024 | Animal Health Industry, Companion Animal
Source: Nola.com As pets age, they often experience age-related hearing loss (ARHL), as seen with a 17-year-old dog, Stewie. ARHL initially affects middle- to high-frequency sounds but eventually impairs the entire sound range. To ease this transition, several steps... read more
by Editor | May 16, 2024 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal
Source: AP News In Canoas, Brazil, volunteers have established a temporary dog shelter in an abandoned warehouse to aid animals affected by severe floods in Rio Grande do Sul state. The shelter, responding to the ongoing crisis, is housing hundreds of dogs from the... read more
by Editor | May 16, 2024 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal
Source: Forbes Advisor Pet health varies significantly across U.S. states, influenced by local environmental factors. A Forbes Advisor study ranked West Virginia as the highest risk state for pet illnesses, primarily due to tick infestations and other parasites like... read more
by Editor | May 14, 2024 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal, Veterinary Practice
Source: Shelter’s United Shelters United is developing a Veterinarian of Record Program to enhance access to Veterinary care for shelter pets and foster better collaborations between veterinarians and animal rescues. This initiative comes in response to the... read more
by Editor | May 13, 2024 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal, Veterinary Practice
Source: PR Web Dr. Temple Grandin, a distinguished animal behaviorist and author, has been appointed the Director of Animal Wellbeing at Fear Free, an organization dedicated to promoting stress-free Veterinary care and compassionate animal handling. Announced on May... read more
by Editor | May 12, 2024 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal, News
Source: Whole Dog Journal When facing a non-life-threatening emergency with your dog in the middle of the night, you now have the option to consult with a veterinarian online, thanks to telemedicine and teletriage services accessible via phone or online.... read more
by Editor | May 10, 2024 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal
Source: Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine Washington State University is conducting the D.O.G. study to develop a test for identifying dogs at risk of severe reactions to Veterinary drugs. This research, led by Dr. Tania Perez, focuses on... read more
by Editor | May 8, 2024 | Animal Health Industry, Companion Animal
Source: PETFOODIndustry Tim Lombardo, from EAS Consulting Group, discussed emerging hazards in pet food at the 2024 Petfood Forum. He highlighted risks stemming from food fraud as novel ingredients are incorporated into pet diets, particularly from foreign... read more
by Editor | May 7, 2024 | Companion Animal, News
Source: KSLTV A cat named Galena from Utah went missing and was later discovered in a surprising location—inside an Amazon return box in California. Galena’s owners received a call informing them of her discovery, sparking disbelief and relief. It was revealed... read more
by Editor | May 6, 2024 | Animal Health Industry, Companion Animal
Source: The Atlantic There has been a significant rise in Veterinary costs and corporate consolidation within the Veterinary profession, leading to concerns about affordability and quality of care for pets. The author of this article shares a personal anecdote about... read more
by Editor | May 5, 2024 | Animal Health Industry, Companion Animal
Source: KTLA 5 Torrance residents Mike Superstein and Suzanne Erdelyi incurred a $25,000 Veterinary bill for their uninsured cat, Zoe, who lost an eye to cancer. The experience highlighted the importance of pet insurance, as medical costs for pets can escalate... read more
by Editor | May 4, 2024 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal
Source: KQED Proposed California legislation aims to ease the struggle of pet owners finding rental housing by banning blanket no-pets policies and extra fees for common pets like cats and dogs. Advocates argue that the lack of pet-friendly rentals forces renters to... read more
by Editor | May 3, 2024 | Animal Health Industry, Companion Animal
Source: dvm 360 The Association of Shelter Veterinarians (ASV) awarded Rebecca Fellman, DVM, as the 2024 ASV Veterinarian of the Year and Karla Brestle, DVM, with the 2024 ASV Meritorious Service Award. ASV, a professional organization for shelter veterinarians,... read more
by Editor | May 2, 2024 | Animal Health Industry, Companion Animal
Source: Treadhunter Under the Weather Pet is launching an expanded product line in January 2024 to meet diverse pet owner needs. New additions include ‘PB and Chill’ Calming Peanut Butter Packets to reduce dog anxiety, and first-aid essentials like Wound... read more
