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by Editor | Jan 18, 2024 | Companion Animal, Other
Source: dvm360 The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) conducted a survey of 1000 pet owners to understand their perspectives on Veterinary care in the U.S. Key findings include 88% believing that a physical examination by a veterinarian in person leads to... read more
by Editor | Jan 15, 2024 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal
Source: CNYCentral Starting in December of this year, a new law in New York State will prohibit the retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in an effort to combat abusive breeders and the animal mill-to-pet store pipeline. The law aims to discourage breeding for profit... read more
by Editor | Jan 14, 2024 | Animal Health Industry, Companion Animal
Source: Fast Company Animals are increasingly interacting with human technology, prompting the emergence of a new field called animal-computer interaction. This field aims to understand and develop natural user interfaces for animals, addressing challenges in... read more
by Editor | Jan 12, 2024 | Companion Animal, News, Veterinary Practice
Source: AVMA The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) discussed controversial proposals at its Veterinary Information Forum, including the creation of a midlevel position (MLP) and eliminating in-person requirements for telemedicine. The MLP idea involves a... read more
by Editor | Jan 11, 2024 | Companion Animal, News
Source: Mass Live Second Chance Animal Services’ surgical centers are set to receive a $1.1 million grant from PetSmart Charities, aimed at enhancing access to Veterinary care. The grant, funded by PetSmart customers’ donations online and in-store, will be... read more
by Editor | Jan 6, 2024 | Animal Health Industry, Companion Animal, Other
Source: Pet Age In 2022, Americans spent $102.71 billion on their pets, accounting for 1.05% of total expenditures. This marked a 2.7% increase in pet spending, considerably lower than the $16.23 billion surge in 2021. The distribution of spending in 2022 showed a... read more
by Editor | Jan 5, 2024 | Animal Health Industry, Companion Animal, Other
Source: dvm360 Dr. Dominic J. Marino, Chief of Staff at Long Island Veterinary Specialists, has been honored with the ACVS Foundation Lynn Wheaton Philanthropy Award from the American College of Veterinary Surgeons. The award recognizes ACVS Diplomates who exhibit... read more
by Editor | Jan 3, 2024 | Animal Health Industry, Companion Animal, Other
Source: Forbes Researchers from Eötvös Loránd University in Hungary are conducting a study to understand dogs with exceptional object-naming abilities, referred to as Gifted Word Learners (GWL). These dogs can learn the names of numerous toys, with some knowing up to... read more
by Editor | Jan 1, 2024 | Companion Animal, News
Source: dvm360 A study funded by the Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) reveals that fostering shelter cats can positively impact the mental health and reduce loneliness in older adults living alone. Conducted by researchers from the University of Georgia... read more
by Editor | Dec 31, 2023 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal
Source: SCI AM Researchers have developed two machine-learning algorithms to detect pain in cats based on their facial expressions. Unlike dogs, cats are adept at hiding their feelings, making it challenging for owners and veterinarians to assess their pain. The... read more
by Editor | Dec 28, 2023 | Companion Animal, News
Source: CNN Dr. Kwane Stewart, founder of the nonprofit Project Street Vet, has been named the 2023 CNN Hero of the Year for providing medical care to pets of people experiencing homelessness. His outreach began over a decade ago when he stopped to examine a homeless... read more
by Editor | Dec 22, 2023 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal
Source: Psychology Today Fifteen years ago, parvovirus-infected puppies in animal shelters faced almost certain euthanasia due to traditional infection control measures. Driven by a desire to save these animals, veterinarian Ellen Jefferson established the first parvo... read more
by Editor | Dec 19, 2023 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal
Source: Today’s Veterinary Business A scientific analysis of the Golden Retriever Lifetime Study has suggested a potential link between spaying and canine hemangiosarcoma, a type of cancer. The study found that hemangiosarcoma was an unlikely diagnosis in dogs... read more
by Editor | Dec 16, 2023 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal
Source: dvm360 The FDA has granted support for the development of LOY-001, a drug aimed at extending the lifespan and improving the quality of life for large- and giant-breed dogs. Loyal, the biotech company behind the drug, received approval for the “Reasonable... read more
by Editor | Dec 15, 2023 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal
Source: dvm360 Nationwide Pet Insurance has cautioned pet owners and Veterinary professionals about common holiday hazards for pets, based on the analysis of over 1.2 million insured pets. The top five risks include the ingestion of foreign objects (average claim cost... read more
by Editor | Dec 14, 2023 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal
Source: New York Post A mysterious respiratory illness affecting dogs across the United States has raised concerns among pet owners and veterinarians. The illness, resistant to antibiotics, has led to deaths in some cases. Little is known about the unidentified... read more
by Editor | Dec 8, 2023 | Companion Animal, News
Source: CBS News Sacramento The Mercer Veterinary Clinic is spreading holiday cheer by assembling pet baskets containing warm coats, toys, and treats for the pets of individuals experiencing homelessness. Set to take place on December 9 at the Loaves and Fishes campus... read more
by Editor | Dec 6, 2023 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal
Source: Pet Food Processing Post Holdings, Inc. has reported positive outcomes from its recent entry into the Pet Food sector, contributing to a 71.5% year-over-year increase in Post Consumer Brands’ net sales to $1.01 billion in Q4. Pet food sales accounted for... read more
by Editor | Dec 5, 2023 | Companion Animal, News
Source: The Guardian “Barkitecture,” a trend dubbed by Pinterest in 2021, is gaining popularity in the U.S. as pet owners invest significant resources in designing homes with a focus on their pets’ needs. Fueled by social media, magazines, and home... read more
by Editor | Nov 30, 2023 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal
Source: American Veterinary Medical Association The FDA is investigating a Salmonella Kiambu outbreak across seven states, potentially linked to pet food from Mid America Pet Food. The company expanded its October 30 recall, including additional products with a... read more
