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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
by Editor | Nov 29, 2023 | Companion Animal, News
Source: dvm360 Animal health company Zoetis and Adopt a Pet have joined forces in a nearly $1 million partnership to enhance care for animals in shelters. The collaboration aims to improve access to care, provide educational resources for shelter staff and pet... read more
by Editor | Nov 27, 2023 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal
Source: WLWT5 A recent study, published in the journal Behavioural Processes, reveals that domesticated cats display 276 different facial expressions during social interactions. Conducted by U.S. scientists Lauren Scott and Brittany Florkiewicz, the study aimed to... read more
by Editor | Nov 25, 2023 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal, Veterinary Practice
Source: American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) This article by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) discusses employee turnover rates in Veterinary practices in 2022, with companion animal exclusive practices having the highest rate at 19.4%. Dr.... read more
by Editor | Nov 23, 2023 | Agriculture, Animal Health News, Companion Animal
Source: TheSandPaper.net Veterinarian Sheridan Lathe and her partner James Brown, operating under the moniker Vet Tails, provide free or low-cost Veterinary care to pets and wildlife aboard their boat, SV Chuffed. The couple, based in Ship Bottom, engages in their... read more
by Editor | Nov 22, 2023 | Companion Animal, News
Source: KTVU Fox 2 Macy’s in Union Square, San Francisco, is hosting its 37th annual Holiday Windows event in collaboration with the San Francisco SPCA to facilitate pet adoptions. Shoppers and passersby can view adoptable puppies and kittens in the store... read more
