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by Editor | Nov 7, 2025 | Animal Health News, News
Source: Fox 16 A University of Arkansas at Little Rock study suggests raccoons may be beginning the early stages of domestication. Researchers analyzed nearly 20,000 images and found that raccoons living in cities have shorter snouts than rural ones, which is a... read more
by Editor | Nov 6, 2025 | News, Students
Source: WSU Insider Washington State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine and Edward R. Murrow College of Communication have partnered to train Veterinary and journalism students to communicate effectively during infectious disease outbreaks. Through the... read more
by Editor | Nov 6, 2025 | Equine, News
Source: Horse & Hound A study by the University of Lincoln and San Marco Veterinary Clinic has found that allowing a horse to see the body of a deceased companion may ease its grief. Researchers surveyed owners of 325 surviving horses, examining behavioral changes... read more
by Editor | Nov 5, 2025 | Animal Health Industry, News
Source: The Advocate The LSU School of Veterinary Medicine’s “International Exhibition on Animals in Art” has returned, showcasing 60 selected works celebrating animals’ roles in human life and the planet. Coordinated by Ginger Guttner, the exhibit features paintings... read more
by Editor | Nov 5, 2025 | Companion Animal, News
Source: The Guardian Pets have unique sleeping habits, often napping for much of the day. Veterinary experts say dogs and cats can rest 40–80% of the time, though “normal” varies by species, age, and environment. Puppies may sleep 18–20 hours daily, adult dogs 12–14,... read more
by Editor | Nov 4, 2025 | Companion Animal, News
Source: PetSmart PetSmart has launched its 2026 Chief Toy Tester Contest, inviting one cat and one dog (plus their humans) to become official toy testers. Winners will receive $10,000, quarterly product packages of the latest toys, treats, apparel, and gear, and VIPP... read more
by Editor | Nov 4, 2025 | News
Source: AP News Over the past several months, crews successfully relocated hundreds of marine animals—including river otters, sea turtles, manatees, penguins, sharks, and more—from Mote Marine Laboratory’s longtime City Island facility to its new Mote Science... read more
by Editor | Nov 2, 2025 | Companion Animal, News
Source: CIDRAP A Clinical Infectious Diseases study revealed genetic evidence linking multidrug-resistant E. coli infections in Massachusetts pets and their owners, marking a potential case of cross-species bacterial transmission. In late 2022, a Veterinary teaching... read more
by Editor | Nov 2, 2025 | Companion Animal, News
Source: Forbes The most popular cat names of 2025, according to Trusted Housesitters, are Luna, Charlie, Lucy, Bella, Leo, Oliver, Max, Lily, Milo, and Loki. These choices reveal more than trends; they reflect evolving human-animal relationships and cultural... read more
by Editor | Nov 1, 2025 | Companion Animal, News
Source: CNET Pet experts warn against using Apple AirTags to track pets, citing safety and reliability concerns. Although AirTags are inexpensive Bluetooth trackers designed for personal items, veterinarians like Dr. Shannon Vawter caution that if a pet chews or... read more
by Editor | Nov 1, 2025 | News
Source: NPR Illinois The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has reported the state’s first-ever case of Powassan virus, a rare but serious tickborne illness. The infected individual became severely ill, and health officials are investigating whether the... read more
by Editor | Oct 31, 2025 | Companion Animal, News
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration Best Buy Bones, Inc. of Mount Morris, Michigan, has recalled four lots of Nature’s Own Pet Chews Bully Bites 1-Pound treats (UPC 739598900750, lots 19379–19382, Best By September 2027) due to potential Salmonella... read more
by Editor | Oct 31, 2025 | News
Source: The Wichita Eagle A raccoon spotted wandering in daylight recently alarmed the Rose Hill Police Department, prompting a Facebook warning about possible rabies. However, experts say rabies in raccoons is rare in Kansas. Shane Hesting of the Kansas Department of... read more
by Editor | Oct 30, 2025 | News
Source: Earth.com A groundbreaking global study has revealed that carnivore movement is far from random, uncovering deep evolutionary differences between dogs and cats. Researchers tracked 1,239 carnivores from 34 species over a decade across six continents, using GPS... read more
by Editor | Oct 29, 2025 | Companion Animal, News
Source: Health Leaders Hackensack Meridian Health has partnered with Israeli biotechnology company SpotitEarly to research a groundbreaking method for the early detection of breast cancer using cancer-sniffing dogs combined with artificial intelligence (AI). The... read more
by Editor | Oct 29, 2025 | News
Source: The Hill Dr. Jane Goodall, the world-renowned chimpanzee researcher, conservationist, and humanitarian, has died at age 91, according to the Jane Goodall Institute. She passed away of natural causes in California while on her U.S. speaking tour. Goodall’s... read more
by Editor | Oct 28, 2025 | Companion Animal, News
Source: Health Day A new study presented at the European Respiratory Society meeting in Amsterdam suggests that babies exposed to dogs early in life may have a significantly lower risk of developing childhood asthma. Researchers from the Hospital for Sick Children in... read more
by Editor | Oct 28, 2025 | Companion Animal, News
Source: WABI 5 Veterinarians across Maine are warning pet owners about a surge in canine Parvovirus cases, a highly contagious and sometimes fatal infection affecting unvaccinated dogs, particularly puppies. Dr. Ai Takeuchi, co-medical director at Eastern Maine... read more
by Editor | Oct 26, 2025 | Companion Animal, News
Source: Gothamist New York City has launched a new $500,000 pilot program to spay and neuter 3,500 cats in Brooklyn, aiming to combat the city’s growing cat overpopulation and assist low-income pet owners. The funding, approved by city lawmakers, will go to Flatbush... read more
by Editor | Oct 26, 2025 | Animal Health News, News
Source: 10 News WBIR A 34-year-old chimpanzee named Mwelu at Zoo Knoxville is recovering after undergoing a groundbreaking spinal surgery to remove a tumor, the first documented procedure of its kind on a chimpanzee. The complex operation, performed on September 19 at... read more
