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by Editor | Oct 28, 2025 | Companion Animal, News
Source: Health Day A new study presented at the European Respiratory Society meeting in Amsterdam suggests that babies exposed to dogs early in life may have a significantly lower risk of developing childhood asthma. Researchers from the Hospital for Sick Children in... read more
by Editor | Oct 28, 2025 | Companion Animal, News
Source: WABI 5 Veterinarians across Maine are warning pet owners about a surge in canine Parvovirus cases, a highly contagious and sometimes fatal infection affecting unvaccinated dogs, particularly puppies. Dr. Ai Takeuchi, co-medical director at Eastern Maine... read more
by Editor | Oct 27, 2025 | Companion Animal, Veterinary Practice
Source: DVM 360 Harbor Point Animal Hospital in Mooresville, North Carolina, has been named the 2025 Accredited Practice of the Year (APOY) by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA), the only accrediting body for Veterinary hospitals in North America.... read more
by Editor | Oct 27, 2025 | Companion Animal, Veterinary Practice
Source: WPXI Rhiannon P. Holeva, 23, of Oakdale, Pennsylvania, has been accused of deleting over $10,000 worth of Veterinary treatment records while working as a receptionist at VCA Wexford Animal Hospital. According to court documents, Holeva allegedly used her... read more
by Editor | Oct 26, 2025 | Companion Animal, News
Source: Gothamist New York City has launched a new $500,000 pilot program to spay and neuter 3,500 cats in Brooklyn, aiming to combat the city’s growing cat overpopulation and assist low-income pet owners. The funding, approved by city lawmakers, will go to Flatbush... read more
by Editor | Oct 25, 2025 | Companion Animal, News
Source: Medscape At the 2025 French-Speaking Allergology Congress in Paris, Dr. Sylvie Leroy presented an overview of strategies to reduce cat allergies, focusing on the Fel d 1 protein, the main allergen produced by cats. With over 16 million cats in French... read more
by Editor | Oct 24, 2025 | Companion Animal
Source: Cornell Chronicle A new study published in Communications Biology warns that commercial raw cat foods can harbor dangerous microbes, including antibiotic-resistant strains, posing risks to both pets and humans. Researchers identified pathogens such... read more
by Editor | Oct 18, 2025 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal
Source: Farm and Dairy The Asian longhorned tick, first detected in Ohio in 2020, has now spread to 21 counties, raising serious concerns for cattle producers. This invasive arachnid can transmit Theileria orientalis, a parasite that causes theileriosis in cattle.... read more
by Editor | Oct 18, 2025 | Companion Animal, News
Source: The Conversation Emerging research shows that cats, despite their reputation for independence, form deep bonds with humans through oxytocin, the “love hormone.” This neurochemical, known for fostering trust, reducing stress, and strengthening social ties in... read more
by Editor | Oct 17, 2025 | Companion Animal, News
Source: WRAL News When Tropical Storm Chantal flooded central North Carolina, it left behind stagnant water that created ideal breeding grounds for mosquitoes. Veterinarians warn that this surge increases the risk of heartworm, a mosquito-borne parasite that can... read more
by Editor | Oct 16, 2025 | Companion Animal, News
Source: Science Scientists may have solved one of the strangest feline mysteries: why cats eat grass. A new study in the Journal of Veterinary Behavior suggests cats deliberately choose jagged, spiky grasses that can snag and entangle fur inside their digestive... read more
by Editor | Oct 14, 2025 | Companion Animal, News
Source: Denver 7 Researchers at Colorado State University (CSU) are studying how wildfire smoke and poor air quality affect dogs, expanding on what is already known about its harmful effects on humans. Led by Veterinary professor Dr. Colleen Duncan, the project uses... read more
by Editor | Oct 11, 2025 | Companion Animal, News
Source: Michigan State University The Shiba Inu, a popular Japanese breed recognized for its fox-like features, faces a high risk of developing primary glaucoma—a painful eye disease that often leads to blindness. Caused by poor fluid drainage in the eye, glaucoma is... read more
by Editor | Oct 9, 2025 | Companion Animal, News
Source: Food Safety News The North Carolina State College of Veterinary Medicine has launched a new dry laboratory to support Dr. Gustavo Machado’s research on preventing livestock disease outbreaks. At the lab’s core is the Rapid Access Biosecurity App (RABapp), a... read more
by Editor | Oct 7, 2025 | Companion Animal, News, Veterinary Practice
Source: Steve Dale Pet World Many people assume cats are independent and thrive outdoors, but experts stress that their essential needs can be fully met indoors through enrichment and regular human interaction. The Feline Veterinary Medical Association outlines five... read more
by Editor | Oct 6, 2025 | Companion Animal, Veterinary Practice
Source: Fox 5 KUSI The Frosted Faces Foundation, a Ramona-based nonprofit dedicated to senior pet rescue and care, has opened its new Community Veterinary Center to expand specialized services for aging dogs and cats. Founded in 2014 by Kelly and Andrew Smíšek, the... read more
by Editor | Sep 30, 2025 | Companion Animal
Source: AVMA Dr. Carlo Siracusa, professor of clinical animal behavior and welfare at the University of Pennsylvania, emphasizes that understanding feline behavior is crucial for accurate diagnosis, better treatment, and stronger human-animal bonds. Speaking at AVMA... read more
by Editor | Sep 27, 2025 | Companion Animal, News
Source: EurekAlert A study published in ImmunoHorizons highlights how analyzing immune system markers in dogs could transform Veterinary care through personalized diagnostics and treatments. Led by Dr. Ravi Sachidanandam with the Waltham Research Institute,... read more
by Editor | Sep 23, 2025 | Companion Animal, News, Veterinary Practice
Source: UC Davis Veterinary Medicine Scramble, a Jack Russell terrier, began showing behavioral changes, seizures, and tremors that led to a diagnosis of a large, inoperable brain tumor at UC Davis’ Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital. Neurologists and oncologists... read more
by Editor | Sep 22, 2025 | Companion Animal, News
Source: ABC News Suki, a Portuguese Water Dog, is a certified gluten-detection service animal who helps her owner, Kendra Williams, safely navigate daily life with celiac disease. Trained to sniff out traces of gluten in food and medicine, Suki offers crucial support... read more
