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by Editor | Oct 24, 2024 | Companion Animal
Source: Good Housekeeping Cats, known for their independent nature, can actually provide significant emotional support to their owners. A survey by the American Psychiatric Association and the American Veterinary Medical Association found that 84% of pet owners... read more
by Editor | Oct 23, 2024 | Companion Animal
Source: WSU Insider Washington State University Spanish professor Sonia Lopez-Lopez has been teaching Veterinary students Spanish for 12 years, addressing the communication challenges faced by Spanish-speaking clients in Veterinary clinics. Drawing from her own... read more
by Editor | Oct 21, 2024 | Companion Animal
Source: PR Newswire A new survey by Ollie, a fresh dog food company, reveals a significant gap between dog owners’ perceptions and the reality of their pets’ health. While 60% of dogs in the U.S. are classified as overweight, three in five dog owners... read more
by Editor | Oct 21, 2024 | Companion Animal
Source: Mars Petcare New research from Waltham Petcare Science Institute reveals the role of oxytocin, the “love hormone,” in interactions between children and dogs. The study shows that both children and dogs experience increased oxytocin levels when playing... read more
by Editor | Oct 20, 2024 | Companion Animal
Source: Pet Age Walmart is expanding its pet care offerings, providing more affordable and accessible in-person and virtual Veterinary care, grooming, pet prescriptions, food, and supplies. With pet-related spending expected to grow 7% annually by 2030, Walmart is... read more
by Editor | Oct 19, 2024 | Companion Animal
Source: Veterinary Practice News The Texas A&M Veterinary Emergency Team (VET) was deployed by the Texas Division of Emergency Management in response to Hurricane Helene, which severely impacted Southern states, particularly North Carolina. VET’s mission is to... read more
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
