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by Editor | Sep 6, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: Science Scientists have discovered that mysterious lipid droplets in cat kidneys may help felines create long-lasting chemical messages in their urine. Researchers led by Masao Miyazaki of Iwate University studied urine from 44 domestic cats and identified 13... read more
by Editor | Sep 2, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: AP News Thousands of dogs and cats in Texas are facing adoption delays as officials work to contain the New World screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite that has entered the United States from Mexico for the first time in 60 years. The parasite can infect mammals... read more
by Editor | Aug 31, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: AVMA Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s new Samoyed has sparked increased interest in the breed, prompting the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) to remind prospective dog owners to choose pets based on lifestyle compatibility rather than popularity.... read more
by Editor | Aug 31, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: NOLA NOLA Cat Lounge in New Orleans has temporarily closed after several resident cats were diagnosed with ringworm, a common and treatable fungal infection. Owner Kelly Johnson-Hill said the business acted quickly to protect guests, employees, pets, and cats,... read more
by Editor | Aug 30, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: KSAT Bexar County, Texas, has reported its first confirmed case of rabies in a dog in more than a decade amid a significant increase in wildlife cases. A Husky mix tested positive for rabies on August 18 after developing concerning behavioral and neurological... read more
by Editor | Aug 28, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: North Carolina State University A new North Carolina State University study found that fourth-year Veterinary students matched, and experienced clinicians outperformed, an AI-enabled digital stethoscope when diagnosing heart murmurs and arrhythmias in dogs and... read more
by Editor | Aug 28, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: Vet Surgeon New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) suggests that crossbreeding Pugs with non-brachycephalic breeds can significantly improve canine health and welfare while preserving desirable behavioral traits. Researchers evaluated 150 Pugs,... read more
by Editor | Aug 27, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: Health Day A new Mayo Clinic study suggests that incorporating therapy dogs into stroke rehabilitation can improve patient engagement, physical activity, and mobility. Published in the August edition of Mayo Clinic Proceedings, the study involved 50 recent... read more
by Editor | Aug 25, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: Yahoo! An electrical fire destroyed the mobile Veterinary clinic of Staten Island veterinarian Dr. Peter Astarbi, threatening a practice that has served the community for 25 years. The fire, captured by Astarbi’s doorbell camera in late June, destroyed his... read more
by Editor | Aug 24, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: Health Day A Finnish study suggests that exposure to microbes carried by pet dogs may help protect infants from respiratory infections during their first year of life. Researchers followed 368 children and found that infants living with dogs experienced fewer... read more
by Editor | Aug 23, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: NBC New York Suffolk County, New York, has confirmed a fourth case of tularemia, also known as rabbit fever, a rare bacterial disease that can be transmitted by ticks and infected animals. The latest case involved a woman who contracted the disease after being... read more
by Editor | Aug 23, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: AP News Scientists at biotech company Kindred Companion Sciences have used CRISPR gene editing to create what may become the first truly hypoallergenic dogs by eliminating the primary protein responsible for most dog allergies. The researchers edited a gene... read more
by Editor | Aug 21, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: KTVH As wildfire season brings heavier smoke and high temperatures to Montana, veterinarians are urging pet owners to take extra precautions to protect their animals. Wildfire smoke can irritate pets’ eyes, noses, and airways, particularly in older... read more
by Editor | Aug 19, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: Pet Age Growing cat ownership and increasing consumer awareness of feline health are driving significant changes in the pet retail market. Nearly 53 million U.S. households now own at least one cat, prompting retailers to expand their selections of premium... read more
by Editor | Aug 18, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: KFOR Two juveniles are in custody after three dogs were stolen from a Veterinary hospital in Duncan, Oklahoma, during a burglary on August 2. Police quickly located the stolen dogs alive and safely recovered them. While executing a search warrant at a nearby... read more
by Editor | Aug 18, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: AP Health Dog trainers and Veterinary experts are encouraging owners to teach dogs to avoid venomous snakes, particularly in regions where rattlesnakes are common. The ASPCA estimates that up to 150,000 dogs are bitten by venomous snakes each year in the... read more
by Editor | Aug 10, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: Freedonia Group As cat-owning households now outnumber puppy-owning households for the first time since Packaged Facts began tracking them, the pet industry faces growing pressure to better serve feline owners. Although innovation has focused heavily on... read more
by Editor | Aug 7, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: Koco News 5 An 11-year old Florida boy has been recognized after spending more than 100 hours reading to homeless pets at the Jacksonville Humane Society. Nehemiah Turner volunteered alongside his grandmother for more than two years through the... read more
by Editor | Aug 7, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: Consumer Affairs A pilot study from Tufts University suggests veterinarians may play a role in encouraging pet owners to quit smoking by explaining how secondhand smoke affects companion animals. Researchers surveyed smokers before and after brief... read more
by Editor | Aug 6, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: CNBC Experimental GLP-1 weight loss drugs, similar to Ozempic, could one day help overweight cats, as two U.S. biotech companies begin clinical trials targeting feline obesity. Akston Biosciences is sponsoring a Cornell University study of a once weekly GLP-1... read more
