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by Editor | Aug 6, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: CNBC Experimental GLP-1 weight loss drugs, similar to Ozempic, could one day help overweight cats, as two U.S. biotech companies begin clinical trials targeting feline obesity. Akston Biosciences is sponsoring a Cornell University study of a once weekly GLP-1... read more
by Editor | Aug 4, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: People A new study published in Applied Animal Behaviour Science suggests that cats do not always groom each other as a sign of affection. Researchers found that mutual grooming, or allogrooming, can sometimes be used to annoy or displace another cat rather... read more
by Editor | Aug 4, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: WWLP Paws Finding Peace, in partnership with the Massachusetts Veterinary Medical Association Charities, has donated pet oxygen mask kits to the Blandford Fire Department to help first responders provide lifesaving care to animals during emergencies. The... read more
by Editor | Aug 2, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: DVM 360 Mars Petcare US has recalled two lots of Pedigree High Protein Chopped Chicken & Duck Flavor canned dog food after discovering the products may contain metal and plastic fragments that could pose choking, laceration, or gastrointestinal injury... read more
by Editor | Jul 25, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: Catalyst Council The CATalyst Council’s new white paper argues that U.S. Veterinary practices should expect little or no growth in clinical visits through 2030, challenging the industry’s assumption of an annual 2% to 3% increase. The report attributes five... read more
by Editor | Jul 25, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: AAHA A new framework for assessing dog bite risk could improve how veterinarians, behaviorists, and legal authorities evaluate potentially dangerous dogs. Instead of relying on brief, stressful behavioral tests conducted in unfamiliar environments, researchers... read more
by Editor | Jul 23, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: PR Newswire The North American Pet Health Insurance Association (NAPHIA) reports continued growth in pet insurance adoption, with 7.6 million pets insured across the United States and Canada in 2025. The number of insured pets increased 9 percent in the United... read more
by Editor | Jul 22, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: PR Newswire A new 2026 Lovet Checkup Report highlights the growing financial challenges facing pet owners despite their strong commitment to their animals. The survey found that 91 percent of pet owners would be willing to go into debt to save their... read more
by Editor | Jul 21, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: Gizmodo Researchers are urging the World Health Organization to classify toxoplasmosis, caused by the parasite Toxoplasma gondii, as a neglected tropical disease to increase research funding and public health efforts. The parasite infects an estimated one... read more
by Editor | Jul 21, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: WLKY VEG ER for Pets has opened its first Kentucky location in St. Matthews, bringing a unique 24/7 Veterinary emergency care model that allows pet owners to remain with their animals throughout treatment, including overnight hospitalization. The facility... read more
by Editor | Jul 20, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: Ars Technica A new conservation initiative will sequence the genomes of every species protected under the U.S. Endangered Species Act while preserving tissue samples in a long-term biobank to support future recovery efforts. The project is a collaboration... read more
by Editor | Jul 17, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: KNBA A coalition of Alaska Native organizations is launching a two-year rural Veterinary public health program to provide free Veterinary services to approximately 80 Alaska villages beginning in July. Led by the Alaska Federation of Natives and Alaska Native... read more
by Editor | Jul 17, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: Upper Michigan Source Bayshore Veterinary Hospital in Harvey, Michigan, is urging pet owners to avoid using rat poison in homes with dogs after treating six cases of rodenticide poisoning over a two week period. According to veterinarian Dr. Tim Hunt, dogs are... read more
by Editor | Jul 16, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: AVMA A new proof of concept study published in the American Journal of Veterinary Research suggests that augmented reality (AR) eyeglasses could improve precision during complex canine surgeries. Researchers demonstrated that AR technology can project a three... read more
by Editor | Jul 14, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: NAVEC The North American Veterinary Ethics Council (NAVEC) argues that the Veterinary workforce shortage has become a major animal welfare crisis, leaving shelters and nonprofit clinics unable to hire enough veterinarians to provide essential care. According... read more
by Editor | Jul 13, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: Veterinary Practice News The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has confirmed the first case of New World screwworm in a dog, marking another concerning development as the flesh eating parasite spreads in the United States. The infected dog lives in Lea... read more
by Editor | Jul 11, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: KJRH Federal, state, and local investigators are excavating a Northern California animal rescue in Fortuna after discovering dozens of buried dogs, many identified through microchips, while more than 700 shelter dogs remain unaccounted for. The investigation... read more
by Editor | Jul 10, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: Providence Journal Rhode Island now allows veterinarians to provide telemedicine appointments for pets after Governor Dan McKee signed a new law on June 23. Veterinarians may offer virtual care at their discretion, including for first time patients, and can... read more
by Editor | Jul 9, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: KCTV 5 The FIFA Fan Festival Kansas City celebrated its first-ever Dog Day on June 14, giving soccer fans the opportunity to bring their pets to World Cup festivities. The event reopened after severe weather had forced an early closure the previous day and... read more
by Editor | Jul 8, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: Today’s Veterinary Business Despite ongoing economic uncertainty, pet owners continue to prioritize spending on their pets, viewing them as valued family members rather than discretionary expenses. According to Rover’s seventh Cost of Pet Parenthood... read more
