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by Editor | Mar 5, 2025 | Companion Animal
Source: Pet Age K9 Resorts Luxury Pet Hotel is expanding in Connecticut with a multi-unit franchise agreement, adding three new locations in Fairfield, New Haven, and Hartford counties. This growth builds on the brand’s successful Stamford location, reinforcing its... read more
by Editor | Mar 4, 2025 | Companion Animal
Source: Your Pet’s Wellbeing Pets, like humans, can experience grief when they lose a bonded companion. While they may not process loss in the same way, dogs and cats often show signs of mourning, such as lethargy, loss of appetite, withdrawal, or searching for... read more
by Editor | Mar 4, 2025 | Companion Animal
Source: WECT 6 News Starting March 1, 2025, a new North Carolina state law will require veterinarians to report Gabapentin prescriptions to prevent potential drug abuse and black market distribution. Gabapentin, commonly used for pain and seizures in both pets and... read more
by Editor | Mar 3, 2025 | Animal Health Industry, Companion Animal
Source: International Pet Food Mars, Inc. has launched the Pets and Wellbeing Study (PAWS), the largest global research program on the human-animal bond and its impact on mental health. The multi-year study will involve over 35,000 participants in 20+ countries,... read more
by Editor | Mar 2, 2025 | Companion Animal
Source: Science A new study suggests that dogs blink in response to other dogs blinking, similar to how humans and primates unconsciously mimic blinks to bond. Researchers found that dogs watching videos of blinking dogs blinked 16% more often than when viewing... read more
by Editor | Feb 28, 2025 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal
Source: PHL17 News K9 Hurricane, a 16-year-old Belgian Malinois and former U.S. Secret Service Special Operations Canine, passed away, leaving behind a heroic legacy. In 2014, he famously stopped a White House intruder while President Obama and his family were inside,... read more
by Editor | Feb 28, 2025 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal
Source: AAHA The Dog Aging Project aims to extend and improve the lives of dogs by studying genetic and lifestyle factors that impact aging. A key area of research is the Test of Rapamycin in Aging Dogs (TRIAD) clinical trial, which examines whether low doses... read more
by Editor | Feb 27, 2025 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal
Source: WWSB ABC7 News Pythiosis, a rare and often fatal fungal infection caused by Pythium insidiosum, has been reported in at least five dogs in Sarasota and Manatee Counties in the past month, with four cases proving fatal. The infection affects the skin or... read more
by Editor | Feb 27, 2025 | Companion Animal, Veterinary Practice
Source: AAHA The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) has officially opposed the introduction of mid-level practitioners (MLPs) in Veterinary medicine, citing concerns about patient safety, quality of care, and regulatory challenges. MLPs, similar to nurse... read more
by Editor | Feb 26, 2025 | Companion Animal
Source: USA Today The closure of Save This Life, a national pet microchip registration company, has left many pet owners concerned about their ability to reunite with lost pets. The Texas-based company shut down without notice, leaving its website and customer service... read more
by Editor | Feb 25, 2025 | Agriculture, Companion Animal
Source: PsyPost A study published in Applied Animal Behaviour Science reveals that cats form different attachment styles—secure, anxious, or avoidant—which impact their behavior, stress levels, and oxytocin release. Researchers at South China Agricultural... read more
by Editor | Feb 24, 2025 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal, Veterinary Practice
Source: AAHA The Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE) application process has undergone major modifications to streamline licensing. Changes include allowing students in AVMA- and CVMA-accredited programs to take the exam in their final semester,... read more
by Editor | Feb 24, 2025 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal, Veterinary Practice
Source: dvm 360 Tashi, a 7-year-old Shih-Tzu, was diagnosed with retinal detachment in both eyes, leading to vision loss. Seeking treatment, her owners discovered that UC Davis College of Veterinary Medicine had recently acquired a state-of-the-art microscope, making... read more
by Editor | Feb 20, 2025 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal
Source: dvm 360 A study from the Dog Aging Project (DAP) at Texas A&M University and Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine found that an owner’s age significantly influences their dog’s diet more than their education or income. Researchers analyzed data... read more
by Editor | Feb 19, 2025 | Companion Animal, News
Source: ABC 13 News A rabid skunk attacked a dog named Hagrid in the Forestdale Subdivision of Lynchburg, Virginia, over the weekend. The Virginia Department of Health confirmed that the skunk tested positive for rabies. Hagrid’s owner, Mary Dietrich, heard barking... read more
by Editor | Feb 18, 2025 | Companion Animal
Source: Popular Science A recent study published in Scientific Reports examined how scent detection ability varies among dog breeds. Surprisingly, border collies—a herding breed—outperformed some traditional hunting dogs like golden retrievers, vizslas, and... read more
by Editor | Feb 18, 2025 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal
Source: CBS 17 The Wake County Animal Center in Raleigh, N.C., is temporarily closing for at least 30 days due to an outbreak of Streptococcus zooepidemicus (Strep zoo), a contagious respiratory illness in dogs. Three dogs at the shelter have died from the disease,... read more
by Editor | Feb 17, 2025 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal
Source: AZ Central The Arizona Game and Fish Department is investigating a suspected intentional poisoning that has killed dozens of animals in Tucson. Since late January, authorities have found 32 dead coyotes, three pet dogs, three javelinas, and one raven near... read more
by Editor | Feb 16, 2025 | Companion Animal
Source: KUTV A parvovirus outbreak at the Weber County Animal Shelter in Ogden, Utah, led to the euthanization of about 20 dogs. Shelter officials addressed concerns on Facebook, clarifying that the no-kill shelter had to follow American Veterinary Medical... read more
by Editor | Feb 13, 2025 | Animal Health Industry, Companion Animal, Veterinary Practice
Source: CBS 6 News Richmond Veterinary nurse Becky Lacy has launched Animalance RVA, a specialized pet transport service in Richmond to assist pet owners facing mobility or transportation challenges. With over 20 years of experience, Lacy was part of the team that... read more
