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by Editor | Feb 11, 2025 | Animal Health Industry, Companion Animal
Source: dvm 360 A new Veterinary certificate program, Foundations of Anesthesia and Sedation Veterinary Certificate, has been launched to enhance anesthesia competency in U.S. Veterinary practices. Developed by Parnell and IGNITE Veterinary Solutions, the self-paced... read more
by Editor | Feb 9, 2025 | Animal Health Industry, Animal Health News, Companion Animal
Source: CBS News Blue Ridge Beef has recalled 5,700 lbs. of its Natural Mix dog food due to salmonella contamination, affecting products distributed in eight states: Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, Tennessee, and Rhode Island.... read more
by Editor | Feb 7, 2025 | Companion Animal
Source: Fox 13 Salt Lake City Ivins and Santa Clara, two cities in southern Utah, have introduced an innovative way to reunite lost pets with their owners by installing an outdoor RFID scanner. This 24/7 public microchip scanner, located in front of the Ivins police... read more
by Editor | Feb 5, 2025 | Agriculture, Companion Animal
Source: VetSurgeon.org A University of Sussex study, published in Science of the Total Environment and funded by Songbird Survival, has linked Veterinary insecticides to increased mortality in British songbirds. Researchers analyzed 103 nests of blue and great tits,... read more
by Editor | Feb 4, 2025 | Companion Animal
Source: Science.Org Research led by Brittany Florkiewicz at Lyon College reveals that cats mimic each other’s facial expressions, much like humans and other social mammals, as a means of building social bonds. This phenomenon, known as rapid facial mimicry (RFM), was... read more
by Editor | Feb 2, 2025 | Animal Health Industry, Companion Animal
Source: Pet Age Five innovative pet care startups have been named finalists in the ninth annual Pet Care Innovation Prize, powered by Purina. Selected from nearly 150 global applicants, these startups will each receive $25,000 in prize money and mentorship support... read more
by Editor | Jan 30, 2025 | Companion Animal
Source: CBS News The Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (BARCS) has paused dog intakes due to a surge in Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex (CIRDC), also known as “kennel cough.” Over the past six to eight weeks, cases have risen, with... read more
by Editor | Jan 29, 2025 | Companion Animal
Source: NPR The San Carlos Apache Reservation in Arizona faces a persistent outbreak of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF), the deadliest tick-borne disease in the U.S., caused by Rickettsia rickettsii bacteria transmitted through tick bites. The outbreak began in... read more
by Editor | Jan 27, 2025 | Companion Animal, Veterinary Practice
Source: PR Newswire The Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) has partnered with Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice, a nationwide provider of in-home pet hospice and euthanasia care, to promote awareness of the human-animal bond during pets’ end-of-life journeys.... read more
by Editor | Jan 26, 2025 | Companion Animal
Source: EurekAlert A Penn State study highlights household dogs as a potential source of zoonotic transmission for antibiotic-resistant Salmonella, a growing public health concern. Researchers found that close human-dog interactions and improper food handling can... read more
by Editor | Jan 23, 2025 | Companion Animal
Source: Science.org Heather Dawson, a University of Oregon biology Ph.D. student, and her golden retriever, Rye, are uncovering hidden truffle biodiversity in the Pacific Northwest. Rye’s remarkable nose has located thousands of truffles across 50+ genera, including... read more
by Editor | Jan 22, 2025 | Companion Animal, Veterinary Practice
Source: CBS News Massachusetts has banned cat declawing, making it the third state to do so, alongside New York and Maryland. Governor Maura Healey signed the legislation, which animal advocates call a significant step toward preventing what they describe as an... read more
by Editor | Jan 20, 2025 | Companion Animal
Source: CTV News The Dartmouth SPCA in Nova Scotia has launched a pilot program called “Operation Hit Snooze,” introducing a daily nap time for shelter dogs between 11 a.m. and noon. During this period, lights in the dog rooms are dimmed, and soothing... read more
by Editor | Jan 20, 2025 | Companion Animal
Source: dvm 360 The human-animal bond offers numerous health benefits, including reduced anxiety, lower blood pressure, and improved mental health, and has been studied extensively in relation to dogs and cats. However, a new UK study, supported by HABRI, aims to... read more
by Editor | Jan 19, 2025 | Companion Animal, News
Source: CBS News As wildfires in Los Angeles County subside, evacuees are reuniting with their pets, thanks to shelters like the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Los Angeles (SPCALA). May Wong, displaced by the Eaton Fire, was separated from her... read more
by Editor | Jan 17, 2025 | Companion Animal
Source: The Guardian The Icelandic sheepdog, an ancient breed mentioned in Icelandic Sagas and Shakespeare’s Henry V, will be officially recognized by the Kennel Club as a pedigree breed in the pastoral group starting April 1, 2025. Known for its intelligence,... read more
by Editor | Jan 16, 2025 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal
Source: DVM 360 Bird flu has been found in raw pet food, with cases reported in cats across multiple states, including California and Oregon. Affected products include Monarch Raw Pet Food and Northwest Naturals, with the latter recalling turkey-based food linked to a... read more
by Editor | Jan 16, 2025 | Agriculture, Companion Animal
Source: Health Day A new study highlights the effectiveness of trained dogs in detecting invasive spotted lanternfly egg masses, a major threat to crops like grapes, apples, and hops, as well as trees like maples and walnuts. Researchers found that dogs, including... read more
by Editor | Jan 14, 2025 | Animal Health Industry, Companion Animal
Source: Business Wire Traini, an AI-driven pet tech start-up, launched its groundbreaking iOS app in November 2024, transforming pet-human communication and care through emotional intelligence and generative AI. The app’s core feature is a GenAI dog-human... read more
by Editor | Jan 14, 2025 | Companion Animal, News
Source: Pet Age In response to the ongoing Los Angeles wildfires, Best Friends Animal Society is providing crucial support to pets and people affected. The organization has set up two Pet Pantry locations in Los Angeles, offering essential supplies such as pet food,... read more
