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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
by Editor | Jul 6, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: Vet Times A new Veterinary application has been demonstrated for Seracam, a portable hybrid gamma-optical imaging camera originally developed for human medicine. The technology was recently used at the Feline Hyperthyroidism Treatment Centre in Athens, Greece,... read more
by Editor | Jul 3, 2026 | Companion Animal, News, Veterinary Practice
Source: Vet Help Direct Price and value are not the same when it comes to Veterinary care. Price refers to the cost of a service, while value includes the quality of care, expertise provided, convenience, facilities, follow-up support, and how well the service meets a... read more
by Editor | Jul 2, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: KETV 7 The Nebraska Humane Society hosted an alumni reunion and fundraiser at Omaha Dog Bar, bringing together dozens of former shelter dogs and their adoptive families for a celebration of successful adoptions. The event gave former shelter pets an... read more
by Editor | Jul 1, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: 12 News Arizona is experiencing a sharp increase in canine parvovirus cases, with infections rising 250% compared to the same period last year. Veterinarians are urging pet owners to take preventive action, particularly for puppies, which are most vulnerable... read more
by Editor | Jun 30, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: Pet Business Professor Petflation slowed in May 2026, but pet-related prices remain historically high and continue to affect consumer spending patterns. Overall pet inflation declined from 3.8% in April to 3.2% in May, while the broader U.S. Consumer Price... read more
by Editor | Jun 27, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: Health Day A large Swedish study suggests that living with a cat does not worsen asthma in children and teenagers. Researchers analyzed health data from more than 30,000 children and adolescents diagnosed with asthma or airway allergies and followed them for... read more
by Editor | Jun 26, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: Scientific American New research suggests that while cats understand when humans need help, they are far less likely than dogs or young children to offer assistance unless there is a direct benefit to themselves. In a study comparing toddlers, pet dogs, and... read more
by Editor | Jun 26, 2026 | Companion Animal, News, Veterinary Practice
Source: Michigan State University Michigan State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine has launched a new Community Medicine Program featuring a 32-foot mobile veterinary surgical unit designed to bring spay and neuter services directly to animal shelters and... read more
by Editor | Jun 25, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: WABI 5 Veterinary emergency clinicians in Maine are warning pet owners about several seasonal hazards affecting dogs this spring, particularly toxic exposures and porcupine encounters. One of the most serious concerns is xylitol poisoning from sugar-free gum.... read more
by Editor | Jun 24, 2026 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal, News
Source: Medscape The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized the emergency use of generic over-the-counter nitenpyram tablets to treat New World screwworm infestations in dogs and cats as part of ongoing efforts to contain the parasite’s spread.... read more
by Editor | Jun 21, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: USDA Traveling with pets from the United States to Mexico has become easier for dog and cat owners, as Mexico no longer requires a health certificate for these animals. Instead, dogs and cats are inspected by Mexican authorities (SENASICA) upon arrival.... read more
