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by Editor | Sep 23, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: Girl Scouts Girl Scouts of the USA will introduce its first dog cookie and first allergy-friendly cookie during the 2027 Girl Scout Cookie season. Patch Pals, developed with BARK, are soft-baked, blueberry muffin-flavored dog treats featuring four designs... read more
by Editor | Sep 23, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: Vet Surgeon International Cat Care (iCatCare) has released new consensus guidelines for diagnosing and managing chronic kidney disease (CKD) in cats. Published in the Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, the 2026 guidelines represent a complete update of... read more
by Editor | Sep 22, 2026 | Animal Health News, News
Source: AVMA A federal judge has dismissed without prejudice an antitrust lawsuit filed by Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) against the American Veterinary Medical Association over accreditation decisions involving its Veterinary colleges. U.S. District Judge Thomas... read more
by Editor | Sep 22, 2026 | Agriculture, News
Source: Fox 9 The Minnesota Department of Health is investigating concerns that ASAP Wildlife Services MN may not have consistently submitted animals for rabies testing. Officials are asking customers who used the Twin Cities company for rabies testing between... read more
by Editor | Sep 21, 2026 | Animal Health News, News
Source: KTVZ Oregon wildlife officials have confirmed the first known detection of Mycoplasma ovipneumoniae, or M. ovi, in the John Day River California bighorn sheep herd, the state’s largest with approximately 1,000 animals. Several sheep tested positive for the... read more
by Editor | Sep 21, 2026 | Equine, News
Source: CBS News Michigan has confirmed its second case of Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) in a domestic animal in 2026 after an 18-month-old quarter horse filly in Roscommon County tested positive. The horse was humanely euthanized. A human EEE case was also... read more
by Editor | Sep 20, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: KTRE Dr. Tammy Wilson of Flint Veterinary Clinic says most dogs and cats eating balanced commercial diets receive the vitamins and minerals they need, but deficiencies can occur with improperly formulated homemade or vegetarian diets. Common problems include... read more
by Editor | Sep 20, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: Veterinary Practice News The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) has released its 2026 Diabetes Management Guidelines for Dogs, providing updated recommendations for Veterinary teams treating canine diabetes mellitus. The guidelines cover diagnosis and... read more
by Editor | Sep 19, 2026 | Agriculture, Livestock, News
Source: Vet Surgeon New data from MSD Animal Health highlight the importance of protecting calves against bovine coronavirus as part of a broader strategy for preventing bovine respiratory disease (BRD). Analysis of 1,732 calves screened between 2022 and 2026 found... read more
by Editor | Sep 19, 2026 | Animal Health News, News
Source: CNN The U.S. government has released its billionth sterile fly as part of efforts to combat New World screwworm, but scientists warn current production may remain insufficient. The parasite, whose larvae feed on living tissue, returned to the United States in... read more
by Editor | Sep 18, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: HABRI The Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) has released its Pet-Inclusive Housing Report, outlining strategies to make rental housing more accessible to people with pets. The report grew out of HABRI’s Spring Policy Forum, which brought together... read more
by Editor | Sep 18, 2026 | News, Veterinary Practice
Source: ABC 15 The United States could face a shortage of roughly 17,000 veterinarians by 2032, according to a 2024 study commissioned by the American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges. The study estimates the country will need 70,092 new veterinarians by... read more
by Editor | Sep 17, 2026 | Animal Health Industry, News
Source: DVM 360 The FDA has issued an emergency use authorization for Bimectin, a generic injectable ivermectin, to help prevent New World screwworm infestations in cattle. The over-the-counter drug can be administered within 24 hours of birth, during castration, or... read more
by Editor | Sep 17, 2026 | Animal Health Industry, News
Source: Morning Star The North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) has launched two award programs recognizing excellence across the Veterinary profession: the inaugural Today’s Veterinary Business Best Places to Practice program and the returning VETTY Awards. Best... read more
by Editor | Sep 16, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: Chicago Tribune CBD products for pets have grown increasingly popular, but veterinarians caution that scientific evidence supporting their effectiveness remains limited. Research has focused primarily on arthritis-related pain, seizures, atopic dermatitis, and... read more
by Editor | Sep 16, 2026 | Companion Animal, News, Veterinary Practice
Source: WPR Rural Wisconsin communities are experiencing a critical shortage of veterinarians, limiting access to care for both farm animals and pets. In 2025, the U.S. Department of Agriculture identified a record 243 rural Veterinary shortage areas nationwide,... read more
by Editor | Sep 15, 2026 | News
Source: NBC News New Zealand conservationists are celebrating a record breeding season for the critically endangered kakapo, with 90 chicks added to the population in 2026. The successful season increased the population of the flightless parrot to a record 325 birds,... read more
by Editor | Sep 15, 2026 | Animal Health Industry, News
Source: Reuters A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by Lincoln Memorial University against the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), which alleged that the association used restrictive accreditation standards to limit the number of veterinarians... read more
by Editor | Sep 14, 2026 | Agriculture, Livestock, News
Source: Morrisons Cove Rural veterinarians in Pennsylvania are calling attention to a growing shortage of large-animal practitioners and the potential consequences for agriculture, livestock health, and food safety. During the 2026 Legislative Agribusiness... read more
by Editor | Sep 14, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: DVM 360 Fromm Family Foods has voluntarily recalled two varieties of wet dog food after receiving complaints about potential metal contamination. The recall involves 3,852 cases of Fromm Turkey Pâté Wet Dog Food and 1,973 cases of Fromm Diner Classics Milo’s... read more
