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by Editor | Sep 18, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: HABRI The Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) has released its Pet-Inclusive Housing Report, outlining strategies to make rental housing more accessible to people with pets. The report grew out of HABRI’s Spring Policy Forum, which brought together... read more
by Editor | Sep 16, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: Chicago Tribune CBD products for pets have grown increasingly popular, but veterinarians caution that scientific evidence supporting their effectiveness remains limited. Research has focused primarily on arthritis-related pain, seizures, atopic dermatitis, and... read more
by Editor | Sep 16, 2026 | Companion Animal, News, Veterinary Practice
Source: WPR Rural Wisconsin communities are experiencing a critical shortage of veterinarians, limiting access to care for both farm animals and pets. In 2025, the U.S. Department of Agriculture identified a record 243 rural Veterinary shortage areas nationwide,... read more
by Editor | Sep 14, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: DVM 360 Fromm Family Foods has voluntarily recalled two varieties of wet dog food after receiving complaints about potential metal contamination. The recall involves 3,852 cases of Fromm Turkey Pâté Wet Dog Food and 1,973 cases of Fromm Diner Classics Milo’s... read more
by Editor | Sep 12, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: ABC 30 Fresno police arrested two people on animal abuse allegations after rescuing three Chihuahua mixes that tested positive for multiple drugs. Brownie, Baby Girl and Vada are recovering at the Fresno Animal Center after officers encountered them in... read more
by Editor | Sep 11, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: Vet Times Research led by the Royal Veterinary College suggests that carefully managed crossbreeding of brachycephalic dogs could significantly improve their health and welfare by reducing problems associated with extreme body shapes. Researchers studied 150... read more
by Editor | Sep 11, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: Forbes Gen Z’s growing influence as pet owners is reshaping the pet health experience around technology, continuous access, and greater confidence in decision making. Pet ownership among Gen Z grew nearly 44% from 2023 to 2024, and younger owners increasingly... read more
by Editor | Sep 9, 2026 | Companion Animal, News, Veterinary Practice
Source: The Record Delta Choosing the right dog or cat requires more than selecting an appealing breed, according to veterinarian Roxanne Evans, owner of Upshur Veterinary Hospital in West Virginia. Evans recommends researching breeds before bringing a pet home,... read more
by Editor | Sep 6, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: Hanford Sentinel Addison’s disease, or hypoadrenocorticism, is a rare, incurable condition affecting an estimated 0.5% to 2% of dogs. It occurs when the adrenal glands fail to produce adequate hormones needed to regulate electrolytes, blood pressure,... read more
by Editor | Sep 6, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: Science Scientists have discovered that mysterious lipid droplets in cat kidneys may help felines create long-lasting chemical messages in their urine. Researchers led by Masao Miyazaki of Iwate University studied urine from 44 domestic cats and identified 13... read more
by Editor | Sep 2, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: AP News Thousands of dogs and cats in Texas are facing adoption delays as officials work to contain the New World screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite that has entered the United States from Mexico for the first time in 60 years. The parasite can infect mammals... read more
by Editor | Aug 31, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: AVMA Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s new Samoyed has sparked increased interest in the breed, prompting the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) to remind prospective dog owners to choose pets based on lifestyle compatibility rather than popularity.... read more
by Editor | Aug 31, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: NOLA NOLA Cat Lounge in New Orleans has temporarily closed after several resident cats were diagnosed with ringworm, a common and treatable fungal infection. Owner Kelly Johnson-Hill said the business acted quickly to protect guests, employees, pets, and cats,... read more
by Editor | Aug 30, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: KSAT Bexar County, Texas, has reported its first confirmed case of rabies in a dog in more than a decade amid a significant increase in wildlife cases. A Husky mix tested positive for rabies on August 18 after developing concerning behavioral and neurological... read more
by Editor | Aug 28, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: North Carolina State University A new North Carolina State University study found that fourth-year Veterinary students matched, and experienced clinicians outperformed, an AI-enabled digital stethoscope when diagnosing heart murmurs and arrhythmias in dogs and... read more
by Editor | Aug 28, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: Vet Surgeon New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) suggests that crossbreeding Pugs with non-brachycephalic breeds can significantly improve canine health and welfare while preserving desirable behavioral traits. Researchers evaluated 150 Pugs,... read more
by Editor | Aug 27, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: Health Day A new Mayo Clinic study suggests that incorporating therapy dogs into stroke rehabilitation can improve patient engagement, physical activity, and mobility. Published in the August edition of Mayo Clinic Proceedings, the study involved 50 recent... read more
by Editor | Aug 25, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: Yahoo! An electrical fire destroyed the mobile Veterinary clinic of Staten Island veterinarian Dr. Peter Astarbi, threatening a practice that has served the community for 25 years. The fire, captured by Astarbi’s doorbell camera in late June, destroyed his... read more
by Editor | Aug 24, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: Health Day A Finnish study suggests that exposure to microbes carried by pet dogs may help protect infants from respiratory infections during their first year of life. Researchers followed 368 children and found that infants living with dogs experienced fewer... read more
by Editor | Aug 23, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: NBC New York Suffolk County, New York, has confirmed a fourth case of tularemia, also known as rabbit fever, a rare bacterial disease that can be transmitted by ticks and infected animals. The latest case involved a woman who contracted the disease after being... read more
