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by Editor | Apr 27, 2024 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal
Source: Forbes The pet industry thrived in 2023, with a $303 billion contribution to the economy, a 16% increase from 2022. Petcare product sales surged in early 2024, outpacing other consumer goods categories, with expected revenue growth of nearly 3%. Pet... read more
by Editor | Apr 26, 2024 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal
Source: The Canine Review Nationwide Pet Insurance is sending non-renewal letters to policyholders across the country, sparking concerns among pet owners. The company has not clarified which policies or states are affected. Former executives reveal financial... read more
by Editor | Apr 25, 2024 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal
Source: Fox 8 Starting in July, Virginia will ban veterinarians from declawing cats except for therapeutic reasons. Governor Glenn Youngkin signed the bill from Del. Marty Martinez, prohibiting declawing unless it’s medically necessary or to protect the... read more
by Editor | Apr 23, 2024 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal
Source: The Guardian The Mendocino Coast Humane Society, facing a surge in animal intake, grapples with the daily challenges of animal cruelty and overpopulation. Despite efforts to communicate the crisis, public understanding remains limited. Workers like Sierra and... read more
by Editor | Apr 21, 2024 | Animal Health Industry, Companion Animal
Source: dvm 360 Zoetis is defending the safety of its osteoarthritis (OA) therapies for dogs and cats, Bedinvetmab (Librela) and Frunevetmab (Solensia), following reports of adverse effects. Pet owners claimed their animals experienced sickness instead of... read more
by Editor | Apr 19, 2024 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal
Source: Today’s Veterinary Practice The Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) has approved new regulations for pet food labels to enhance consumer understanding. Key changes include prominently displaying the term “complete” for... read more
by Editor | Apr 16, 2024 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal
Source: USA Today Kody Green’s journey with schizophrenia started in college, leading to drug abuse and prison. Diagnosed at 21, traditional treatments only partly helped. Four years later, Luna, his Jack Russell terrier mix, became his lifeline, aiding him in... read more
by Editor | Apr 15, 2024 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal
Source: USA Today A recent bird flu outbreak in Texas and Kansas has prompted investigations after reports of one human case and infections in dairy cows. The virus, identified as avian influenza A (H5N1), affected cows and one person, causing conjunctivitis. The CDC... read more
by Editor | Apr 14, 2024 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal
Source: dvm360 A study by WSU’s Program for Individualized Medicine revealed that cats with the MDR1 genetic mutation face severe risks from eprinomectin, found in some parasite preventives. The mutation hampers protective mechanisms against the drug, leading to... read more
by Editor | Apr 13, 2024 | Companion Animal, Other
Source: dvm360 K9s For Warriors celebrates a significant milestone of matching 1,000 veterans with trained service dogs, aiming to prevent veteran suicide by supporting individuals with PTSD, traumatic brain injury, or military sexual trauma. Retired Army Staff... read more
by Editor | Apr 10, 2024 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal
Source: dvm360 VolitionRx Limited has partnered with Fujifilm Vet Systems Co. Ltd to launch the Nu.Q Vet Cancer test for veterinarians in Japan. The agreement allows Fujifilm Vet Systems to sell and perform cancer screenings using the test across its network of... read more
by Editor | Apr 9, 2024 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal
Source: FOOD Engineering The pet food market has witnessed significant growth in new product launches, with about one-third of introductions coming from new companies or brands, surpassing trends in human food. Lynn Dornblaser, Mintel Consulting’s director of... read more
by Editor | Apr 7, 2024 | Companion Animal, News
Source: CBS Sports Heather Mau, assistant athletic trainer for the Dallas Mavericks, noticed players grabbing extra breakfast not due to increased appetite but to lure in Bailey, the team’s two-year-old mini Bernedoodle emotional support animal. The Mavericks... read more
by Editor | Apr 7, 2024 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal
Source: PR Newswire The ASPCA released a report critiquing the USDA’s enforcement of the Animal Welfare Act in licensed facilities during the 2023 fiscal year. Despite over 1,000 violations found at more than 400 dog dealers, only four faced consequences.... read more
by Editor | Apr 6, 2024 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal
Source: Good News From Finland Finland’s Hau-Hau Champion has introduced a groundbreaking automatic dispenser, a global first, enabling dogs to sample pet food. Resembling a traditional dog house, the dispenser employs AI-driven image recognition and blue-light... read more
by Editor | Apr 3, 2024 | Companion Animal, Other
Source: WBBM Newsradio Dr. Rena Carlson of the American Veterinary Medical Association advises pet owners to keep dogs and cats at home during the April 8 solar eclipse. Most pets are unaffected by the event, but they can become stressed if taken out of their familiar... read more
by Editor | Apr 3, 2024 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal
Source: dvm360 The Veterinary Trauma Readiness and Operational Medicine Agility (Vet-TROMA) program is introduced on K9 Veterans Day, a collaborative effort between BluePearl, the U.S. Army Office of the Surgeon General, and the U.S. Army Veterinary Corps. This... read more
by Editor | Apr 2, 2024 | Companion Animal, News
Source: Medscape A recent study reveals that working with medically trained service dogs reduces seizures by 31% compared to standard care in treatment-resistant epilepsy cases. Researchers suggest that the dogs may alleviate stress, a common trigger for seizures,... read more
by Editor | Apr 1, 2024 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal
Source: WCIA.com A groundbreaking clinical trial led by Dr. Matt Berry at the University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital is investigating chemotherapy-induced diarrhea in canine cancer patients. Dr. Berry, transitioning from student to researcher, aims to... read more
by Editor | Mar 30, 2024 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal
Source: TheRoanokeStar.com The Dog Aging Project, led by Audrey Ruple at Virginia Tech, aims to extend canine lifespans by studying dog health comprehensively. This longitudinal study, backed by over 40 institutions, focuses on understanding aging in dogs and its... read more
