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by Editor | Mar 31, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: The University of Tennessee The Center for Pet Family Well-Being (CPFW) is an interdisciplinary initiative at the University of Tennessee College of Social Work dedicated to improving the health and well-being of both people and their companion animals. The... read more
by Editor | Mar 30, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: AVMA A retrospective study examined whether feeding a Veterinary therapeutic renal diet to cats with early-stage chronic kidney disease (CKD) slows disease progression and improves survival. Researchers analyzed medical records from Veterinary clinics in the... read more
by Editor | Mar 30, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: Newsweek A Michigan man was surprised after checking his Ring doorbell camera and discovering a herd of cows standing on his front porch. Steve, who lives in Scotts, received a motion notification but didn’t immediately review the footage. Later, after... read more
by Editor | Mar 29, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: Bol News New research suggests domestic cats may help advance human cancer treatments. A study published in Science analyzed tumor samples from nearly 500 cats across five countries, covering 13 cancer types, including breast, brain, lung and skin cancers.... read more
by Editor | Mar 28, 2026 | Companion Animal, News, Veterinary Practice
Source: AAHA Veterinary visits are often highly stressful for cats because they involve leaving their familiar home environment, being confined in a carrier, encountering unfamiliar sights and smells, and being handled by strangers. This stress can lead some owners to... read more
by Editor | Mar 28, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: Businesswire Paw Prosper has acquired Blue-9 Pet Products to expand its integrated animal health and wellness platform. Blue-9, known for behavior management, communication, and skill-development tools, will join Paw Prosper’s portfolio alongside FitPaws, a... read more
by Editor | Mar 27, 2026 | Companion Animal, News, Veterinary Practice
Source: Investopedia Veterinary visits declined by 2% to 3% in 2025 as rising costs pushed more pet owners to delay or skip care, according to a Bank of America report. Despite fewer visits, industry revenue still grew about 2%, driven entirely by price increases of... read more
by Editor | Mar 24, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: FOX 13 The Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrested 35-year-old Lakeland resident Ashley Wimbrow on multiple charges after investigators say she illegally possessed Xylazine and performed unlicensed Veterinary procedures on dogs. Authorities were alerted when... read more
by Editor | Mar 23, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: DVM 360 The American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) has endorsed a new consensus statement on diagnosing and managing canine chronic inflammatory enteropathy (CIE), published January 21, 2026, in the Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine.... read more
by Editor | Mar 23, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: Phys Org A study published in Animal Behaviour by researchers at Eötvös Loránd University and the HUN-REN–ELTE Comparative Ethology Research Group found that dogs behave more like toddlers than cats when it comes to helping humans. The team compared untrained... read more
by Editor | Mar 22, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: All Alabama Several Alabama residents are undergoing treatment after exposure to a rabid rescue cat in Randolph County, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH). The cat exposed its owners and staff at a Roanoke Veterinary hospital after... read more
by Editor | Mar 21, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: Action News JAX Pet anxiety appears to be on the rise, alongside growing concern from owners. According to the American Pet Products Association’s 2024 report, use of calming products has surged 168% for dogs and 174% for cats since 2018. Trupanion pet... read more
by Editor | Mar 21, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: Cornell Chronicle The College of Veterinary Medicine hosted its Animal Health Hackathon Feb. 20–22, bringing together 116 students from diverse majors to develop business solutions for animal health challenges. Organized by Jorge Colon and Ami Stuart, the... read more
by Editor | Mar 20, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: Hawaii News Now Hawaii County police have introduced new safety measures to protect their K-9 units following the September death of police dog Archer, who died after being left in a vehicle for an “unacceptable period of time,” according to Police Chief Reed... read more
by Editor | Mar 20, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: Health Day A new University of Michigan National Poll on Healthy Aging finds that pets provide strong emotional benefits for older adults, but rising costs are creating financial strain. Among Americans age 50 and older who own pets, 83% say their animals give... read more
by Editor | Mar 19, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: AAHA A case report in Frontiers in Veterinary Science details toxic effects after a 4-year-old Labrador retriever ingested a 60 g tube of 1.5% ruxolitinib (Opzelura®), a human topical Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor. JAK inhibitors treat inflammatory and... read more
by Editor | Mar 17, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: KTUV San Jose Animal Care and Services is warning residents about an online scam using AI-altered images of shelter dogs to falsely claim they are about to be euthanized. The manipulated photos, shared on a Facebook page called “Saving Shelter Dogs From... read more
by Editor | Mar 14, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: DVM 360 A routine exam of a rescued kitten revealed a severe heart murmur that led to the diagnosis of patent ductus arteriosus (PDA), a congenital heart defect requiring timely surgery. Though the kitten appeared healthy and energetic, veterinarians at... read more
by Editor | Mar 14, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: AVMA Maintaining a healthy weight is essential to your pet’s long-term health and quality of life. Pets at an ideal weight have a lower risk of developing serious conditions such as arthritis, diabetes, high blood pressure, breathing difficulties, kidney... read more
by Editor | Mar 10, 2026 | Animal Health Industry, Companion Animal
Source: WLKY A newly approved medication, GS-441524, is offering hope to cats diagnosed with feline infectious peritonitis (FIP), a disease once considered a death sentence. For years, the drug showed high success rates but was illegal in the U.S., leaving... read more
