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by Editor | Jan 12, 2025 | Companion Animal
Source: Pet Food Industry AI technology in pet food formulation is still in its early stages, according to Ian Mealey, product marketing director at Format Solutions. While adoption has been slow, AI shows potential in areas such as optimizing ingredient quality,... read more
by Editor | Jan 11, 2025 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal
Source: WVTF Researchers at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine and Virginia Tech are developing a non-invasive device to treat brain cancer in dogs using focused ultrasound technology, with hopes of adapting it for human use. The device, based on... read more
by Editor | Jan 10, 2025 | Animal Health Industry, Companion Animal
Source: Veterinary Practice News AI is revolutionizing Veterinary medicine, particularly in diagnostic imaging, by enhancing efficiency and accuracy. Tools like AIS RapidRead™, developed by Antech Imaging Services, combine AI-driven machine learning with the expertise... read more
by Editor | Jan 9, 2025 | Animal Health Industry, Companion Animal
Source: Houston Public Media Houston Matters recently featured Dr. Lori Teller, a veterinarian from Meyerland Animal Clinic and Texas A&M University, to address questions about dog and cat care. Dr. Teller discussed feline infectious peritonitis (FIP), a... read more
by Editor | Jan 9, 2025 | Animal Health Industry, Companion Animal
Source: Pet Food Industry John Gibbons of PetBusinessProfessor.com reported a notable increase in November 2024’s year-over-year (YOY) “petflation” to 2.9%, up from October’s 2.0%. This rise follows a rare price drop of -0.3% between October... read more
by Editor | Jan 8, 2025 | Companion Animal
Source: France 24 The Egalitte vaccine, developed by researchers at the University of Chile, offers a groundbreaking alternative to surgical castration for dogs. It temporarily prevents sexual behavior and reproduction by stimulating antibodies that block sex hormone... read more
by Editor | Jan 8, 2025 | Companion Animal, Equine
Source: American Pet Products The American Pet Products Association (APPA) has released its 2024 Bird, Small Animal & Horse Report, providing key insights into the evolving relationships between owners and their specialized pets. The report highlights increased... read more
by Editor | Jan 7, 2025 | Animal Health Industry, Companion Animal
Source: WCIA.com Dr. CheMyong Jay Ko, a professor at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, is pioneering nonsurgical sterilization methods to reduce the need for traditional spay and neuter surgeries. These methods aim to save veterinarians time... read more
by Editor | Jan 7, 2025 | Animal Health Industry, Companion Animal
Source: Denver 7 Nearly three years after the devastating Marshall Fire in Boulder County, Colorado, which killed two people and over 1,000 pets, efforts are underway to prevent such tragedies in the future. The fire’s impact on families like the Neustedters, who lost... read more
by Editor | Jan 6, 2025 | Companion Animal
Source: Today’s Veterinary Practice Veterinary science is advancing rapidly in addressing aging and promoting pet longevity. The “hallmarks of aging” are 12 key biological processes driving age-related decline, including genomic instability, telomere... read more
by Editor | Jan 5, 2025 | Companion Animal
Source: DVM 360 Sawyer, a 6-year-old golden retriever from South Carolina, endured a serious health crisis after ingesting diaper cream containing zinc oxide, paired with hundreds of hair ties accumulated over years. Initially, his vomiting was attributed to the... read more
by Editor | Jan 5, 2025 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal
Source: DVM 360 Mars Petcare US has issued a voluntary recall for 315 bags of Pedigree Adult Complete Nutrition Grilled Steak & Vegetable Flavor Dry Dog Food due to potential contamination with loose metal fragments. The recall, announced on May 17, 2024, affects... read more
by Editor | Jan 4, 2025 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal
Source: Science News An innovative cancer screening method combining dogs’ olfactory abilities with artificial intelligence has achieved remarkable accuracy in detecting cancer from patients’ breath. In a study by Israeli company SpotitEarly, Labrador retrievers... read more
by Editor | Jan 3, 2025 | Companion Animal
Source: DVM 360 Feline Acquired Skin Fragility Syndrome (FASFS) is a rare and severe dermatologic condition linked to systemic diseases, primarily in middle-aged to older cats. During a lecture at the New York Vet Show, Dr. Andrew Rosenberg highlighted the syndrome as... read more
by Editor | Jan 2, 2025 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal
Source: NBC Los Angeles Los Angeles County health officials have issued a warning against feeding pets raw food following the recall of Northwest Naturals Brand Feline Turkey Recipe Raw & Frozen Pet Food due to the detection of H5 bird flu. The affected products... read more
by Editor | Jan 1, 2025 | Companion Animal
Source: Health Day A new study highlights a tragic rise in accidental poisonings of pet dogs and cats by cocaine and methamphetamine left out in their owners’ homes. From 2019 to 2023, 433 dogs and 63 cats were reported poisoned, with meth more commonly... read more
by Editor | Jan 1, 2025 | Companion Animal
Source: Discover Magazine Kennel cough, or canine infectious respiratory disease complex (CIRDC), is a highly contagious respiratory illness affecting dogs, especially in high-contact environments like shelters, kennels, and dog parks. A severe outbreak in July 2024... read more
by Editor | Dec 31, 2024 | Companion Animal
Source: Bay Journal Detector dogs are transforming conservation efforts, using their powerful noses to locate rare plants and invasive species. Encore, a trained Labrador, recently helped locate the endangered small whorled pogonia orchid in Fort Walker, VA. This... read more
by Editor | Dec 30, 2024 | Animal Health Industry, Companion Animal
Source: PR Newswire PetScreening, a leader in pet policy management software for the rental housing industry, has been ranked No. 151 on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 list for 2024, marking its third consecutive year on the prestigious ranking. The company achieved... read more
by Editor | Dec 29, 2024 | Companion Animal
Source: PR Newswire A recent report by HostingAdvice.com reveals that 96% of pet owners now rely on technology to monitor their pets’ health, marking a significant shift in pet care practices. Smart devices, such as GPS trackers, remote cameras, and health monitoring... read more
