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by Editor | Jan 28, 2024 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal
Source: earth.com A study involving 25,000 dogs across 238 breeds in the United States, led by Yunbi Nam and colleagues from the University of Washington, has revealed significant connections between a dog’s size and its susceptibility to various health issues.... read more
by Editor | Jan 26, 2024 | Companion Animal, Other
Source: TheSignal The Valencia Library in California hosts a monthly “Read to a Dog” event, offering children from kindergarten to sixth grade a judgment-free zone to practice reading skills with certified therapy dogs and Glory the Parrot, a certified... read more
by Editor | Jan 22, 2024 | Companion Animal, Other
Source: StudyFinds A survey of 2,000 American dog and cat owners, commissioned by Basepaws and conducted by OnePoll, reveals that 65% believe their pets are the four-legged version of themselves due to shared personality traits or hobbies. Respondents and their pets,... read more
by Editor | Jan 20, 2024 | Companion Animal, Other
Source: dvm360 Rover.com has released its 11th annual Top Pet Names Report, analyzing millions of user-submitted pet names. The 2023 trends reflect pop culture moments, with pet owners naming their pets after athletes, movies, food, and millennial nostalgia. Taylor... read more
by Editor | Jan 18, 2024 | Companion Animal, Other
Source: dvm360 The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) conducted a survey of 1000 pet owners to understand their perspectives on Veterinary care in the U.S. Key findings include 88% believing that a physical examination by a veterinarian in person leads to... read more
by Editor | Jan 15, 2024 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal
Source: CNYCentral Starting in December of this year, a new law in New York State will prohibit the retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in an effort to combat abusive breeders and the animal mill-to-pet store pipeline. The law aims to discourage breeding for profit... read more
by Editor | Jan 14, 2024 | Animal Health Industry, Companion Animal
Source: Fast Company Animals are increasingly interacting with human technology, prompting the emergence of a new field called animal-computer interaction. This field aims to understand and develop natural user interfaces for animals, addressing challenges in... read more
by Editor | Jan 12, 2024 | Companion Animal, News, Veterinary Practice
Source: AVMA The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) discussed controversial proposals at its Veterinary Information Forum, including the creation of a midlevel position (MLP) and eliminating in-person requirements for telemedicine. The MLP idea involves a... read more
by Editor | Jan 11, 2024 | Companion Animal, News
Source: Mass Live Second Chance Animal Services’ surgical centers are set to receive a $1.1 million grant from PetSmart Charities, aimed at enhancing access to Veterinary care. The grant, funded by PetSmart customers’ donations online and in-store, will be... read more
by Editor | Jan 6, 2024 | Animal Health Industry, Companion Animal, Other
Source: Pet Age In 2022, Americans spent $102.71 billion on their pets, accounting for 1.05% of total expenditures. This marked a 2.7% increase in pet spending, considerably lower than the $16.23 billion surge in 2021. The distribution of spending in 2022 showed a... read more
by Editor | Jan 5, 2024 | Animal Health Industry, Companion Animal, Other
Source: dvm360 Dr. Dominic J. Marino, Chief of Staff at Long Island Veterinary Specialists, has been honored with the ACVS Foundation Lynn Wheaton Philanthropy Award from the American College of Veterinary Surgeons. The award recognizes ACVS Diplomates who exhibit... read more
by Editor | Jan 3, 2024 | Animal Health Industry, Companion Animal, Other
Source: Forbes Researchers from Eötvös Loránd University in Hungary are conducting a study to understand dogs with exceptional object-naming abilities, referred to as Gifted Word Learners (GWL). These dogs can learn the names of numerous toys, with some knowing up to... read more
by Editor | Jan 1, 2024 | Companion Animal, News
Source: dvm360 A study funded by the Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) reveals that fostering shelter cats can positively impact the mental health and reduce loneliness in older adults living alone. Conducted by researchers from the University of Georgia... read more
by Editor | Dec 31, 2023 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal
Source: SCI AM Researchers have developed two machine-learning algorithms to detect pain in cats based on their facial expressions. Unlike dogs, cats are adept at hiding their feelings, making it challenging for owners and veterinarians to assess their pain. The... read more
by Editor | Dec 28, 2023 | Companion Animal, News
Source: CNN Dr. Kwane Stewart, founder of the nonprofit Project Street Vet, has been named the 2023 CNN Hero of the Year for providing medical care to pets of people experiencing homelessness. His outreach began over a decade ago when he stopped to examine a homeless... read more
by Editor | Dec 22, 2023 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal
Source: Psychology Today Fifteen years ago, parvovirus-infected puppies in animal shelters faced almost certain euthanasia due to traditional infection control measures. Driven by a desire to save these animals, veterinarian Ellen Jefferson established the first parvo... read more
by Editor | Dec 19, 2023 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal
Source: Today’s Veterinary Business A scientific analysis of the Golden Retriever Lifetime Study has suggested a potential link between spaying and canine hemangiosarcoma, a type of cancer. The study found that hemangiosarcoma was an unlikely diagnosis in dogs... read more
by Editor | Dec 16, 2023 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal
Source: dvm360 The FDA has granted support for the development of LOY-001, a drug aimed at extending the lifespan and improving the quality of life for large- and giant-breed dogs. Loyal, the biotech company behind the drug, received approval for the “Reasonable... read more
by Editor | Dec 15, 2023 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal
Source: dvm360 Nationwide Pet Insurance has cautioned pet owners and Veterinary professionals about common holiday hazards for pets, based on the analysis of over 1.2 million insured pets. The top five risks include the ingestion of foreign objects (average claim cost... read more
by Editor | Dec 14, 2023 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal
Source: New York Post A mysterious respiratory illness affecting dogs across the United States has raised concerns among pet owners and veterinarians. The illness, resistant to antibiotics, has led to deaths in some cases. Little is known about the unidentified... read more
