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by Editor | Oct 18, 2024 | Companion Animal
Source: PR Newswire Elanco Animal Health announced that the U.S. FDA has approved Credelio Quattro™, the broadest canine oral parasiticide, offering protection against six types of parasites, including fleas, ticks, heartworms, and three intestinal parasites... read more
by Editor | Oct 15, 2024 | Animal Health Industry, Companion Animal
Source: PR Newswire Elanco Animal Health has announced FDA approval for Credelio Quattro™, a new monthly chewable tablet offering the broadest parasite protection for dogs. Credelio Quattro protects against six types of parasites: fleas, ticks, heartworms, and three... read more
by Editor | Oct 14, 2024 | Companion Animal
Source: Wedgewood Wedgewood has introduced molnupiravir to its formulary, becoming the first U.S. Veterinary compounding pharmacy to offer feline-friendly formulations of the drug, which shows promise in treating Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP), a typically fatal... read more
by Editor | Oct 9, 2024 | Companion Animal
Source: UF Health College of Vet Med A two-year-old French bulldog named George received groundbreaking cancer treatment at the University of Florida’s (UF) College of Veterinary Medicine. Initially misdiagnosed with lymphoma, George was eventually found to have a... read more
by Editor | Oct 6, 2024 | Companion Animal
Source: CTV News A Winnipeg pet rescue, Save A Dog Network, has issued a warning about a potential parvovirus outbreak in Manitoba, with dozens of cases reported. The virus, highly contagious and often deadly, has been affecting puppies, especially in northern... read more
by Editor | Sep 30, 2024 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal
Source: Pet Age Recent changes in the collaboration between the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) and the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) will impact the regulation and approval of pet food ingredients. Since 2007, the two organizations... read more
by Editor | Sep 29, 2024 | Companion Animal
Source: 4WWL The St. Tammany Parish no-kill animal shelter in Lacombe, Louisiana, is over capacity following an influx of animals during and after a recent storm. The shelter is struggling to accommodate the large number of dogs and cats, putting many at risk of... read more
by Editor | Sep 27, 2024 | Companion Animal
Source: Advanced Science News A study published in Advanced Science reveals that dogs and humans experience neural synchrony, or interbrain coupling, during friendly interactions, a phenomenon previously observed only within humans. Using electroencephalography... read more
by Editor | Sep 25, 2024 | Companion Animal
Source: Today’s Veterinary Business FidoCure has received a groundbreaking patent from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for a targeted therapy and biomarker to treat canine bladder cancer. Early data suggests this new therapy may outperform traditional... read more
by Editor | Sep 18, 2024 | Companion Animal
Source: Ars Technica A study published in PLoS ONE reveals that cats play fetch with their owners more often than previously believed, with 40.9% of cats engaging in this behavior compared to 77.8% of dogs. While conventional wisdom suggests only dogs play fetch, the... read more
by Editor | Jun 9, 2024 | Animal Health Industry, Companion Animal
Source: University of California Davis Researchers at the University of California, Davis, have updated guidelines on neutering 40 popular dog breeds by breed and sex, adding five breeds to their ongoing study. Initiated in 2013, the research initially indicated... read more
by Editor | May 27, 2024 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal
Source: Earth.com Researchers from Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE) have shown that dogs can imitate human actions viewed in two-dimensional video projections. Using the “Do as I Do” training method, two dogs, Tara and Franc, were trained to replicate... read more
by Editor | May 26, 2024 | Animal Health Industry, Companion Animal
Source: ABC Action News Loyal, an animal health biotech company, is testing a drug aimed at extending dogs’ lifespans on over a thousand dogs nationwide. Dr. Catherine Arthur from Baycrest Veterinary Hospital in St. Petersburg is participating in this clinical... read more
by Editor | May 25, 2024 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal
Source: KNWA Fox 24 The All Dogs Clinic in Rogers, Arkansas, has introduced a 24/7 microchip check station outside its building to help reunite lost pets with their owners more quickly. Megan Blackburn, the clinic’s practice manager, emphasizes the importance... read more
by Editor | May 24, 2024 | Companion Animal, News
Source: Pet Age At the 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, held at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, the Miniature Poodle “Sage” won the prestigious Best in Show title on May 14. Handled by Kaz Hosaka and owned by Cathy Gauche,... read more
by Editor | May 24, 2024 | Animal Health Industry, Companion Animal, News
Source: PR Newswire Hill’s Pet Nutrition, a division of Colgate-Palmolive, has launched shop.hillspet.com and a new donations program to support animal shelters. For each purchase of Hill’s Science Diet through the new site, Hill’s will donate $1 to... read more
by Editor | May 22, 2024 | Animal Health Industry, Companion Animal
Source: Nola.com As pets age, they often experience age-related hearing loss (ARHL), as seen with a 17-year-old dog, Stewie. ARHL initially affects middle- to high-frequency sounds but eventually impairs the entire sound range. To ease this transition, several steps... read more
by Editor | May 16, 2024 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal
Source: AP News In Canoas, Brazil, volunteers have established a temporary dog shelter in an abandoned warehouse to aid animals affected by severe floods in Rio Grande do Sul state. The shelter, responding to the ongoing crisis, is housing hundreds of dogs from the... read more
by Editor | May 16, 2024 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal
Source: Forbes Advisor Pet health varies significantly across U.S. states, influenced by local environmental factors. A Forbes Advisor study ranked West Virginia as the highest risk state for pet illnesses, primarily due to tick infestations and other parasites like... read more
by Editor | May 14, 2024 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal, Veterinary Practice
Source: Shelter’s United Shelters United is developing a Veterinarian of Record Program to enhance access to Veterinary care for shelter pets and foster better collaborations between veterinarians and animal rescues. This initiative comes in response to the... read more
