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by Editor | Feb 9, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: STAT News Dentists across the United States are increasingly using therapy dogs to help reduce dental anxiety, a common fear that leads many patients to delay or avoid care. Drawing on personal experience and scientific research, physician Henry I.... read more
by Editor | Feb 8, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: Pet Food Processing The U.S. Food & Drug Administration issued a food safety advisory on January 27, 2026, warning consumers about eight lots of Raaw Energy dog food that tested positive for harmful pathogens. The affected products contained bacteria... read more
by Editor | Feb 7, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: UC Davis A 3-year-old mixed-breed rabbit named Tyler was saved after undergoing emergency surgery at the UC Davis Veterinary hospital for a life-threatening condition called caudate liver lobe torsion. His owner, Lexi Parrish, quickly recognized signs of pain... read more
by Editor | Feb 7, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: UC Davis The University of California, Davis announced a historic $120 million gift from the Weill Family Foundation, led by philanthropists Joan and Sanford I. Weill—the largest donation ever made to veterinary medicine worldwide. In recognition, the... read more
by Editor | Feb 6, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: Veterinary Practice News A seven-year-old dog named Nelly survived an extraordinary medical emergency after ingesting multiple human medications and suffering cardiopulmonary arrest. Nelly was brought to DoveLewis Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital... read more
by Editor | Feb 6, 2026 | Animal Health Industry, News
Source: KC Animal Health Corridor The 2026 Animal Health Summit Emerging Company Application outlines requirements and best practices for companies seeking to participate in the in-person event held August 31–September 1, 2026. Organized by the KC Animal Health... read more
by Editor | Feb 5, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: American Kennel Club The American Kennel Club officially recognized three new dog breeds on January 1, 2026: the Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka, the Basset Fauve de Bretagne, and the Teddy Roosevelt Terrier, bringing the total number of AKC-recognized breeds to... read more
by Editor | Feb 5, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: The Spokesman Review Spokane County Regional Animal Protection Service (SCRAPS) may soon resume adult dog adoptions after reporting no new cases of canine parvovirus since last week. The shelter announced that five dogs had contracted the highly contagious... read more
by Editor | Feb 4, 2026 | Companion Animal, News, Veterinary Practice
Source: PR Newswire A new PetSmart Charities–Gallup study finds that the rising cost of Veterinary care continues to limit access for pets and place emotional strain on both families and providers. Nearly all veterinarians (94%) report that clients’ financial... read more
by Editor | Feb 4, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: EurekaAlert! A new peer-reviewed study published in Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry by Oxford University Press warns that widely used flea and tick medications for dogs and cats may pose serious environmental risks. The research focuses on isoxazoline... read more
by Editor | Feb 3, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: Pensacola News Journal Pensacola celebrated its fifth annual Paw-Di-Gras with a lively, dog-centered festival in downtown on February 1, 2026. The event drew large crowds of dog lovers who enjoyed a full day of pet-friendly activities. Festivities included a... read more
by Editor | Feb 3, 2026 | News
Source: SCI AM Groundhogs are best known for their Groundhog Day weather predictions, but their forecasts are no more accurate than chance. The tradition of watching a groundhog emerge on February 2 has roots in older seasonal folklore and continues to draw large... read more
by Editor | Feb 2, 2026 | News, Veterinary Practice
Source: Feedstuffs Leslie Easterwood has been appointed director of the Office of Continuing Education at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, beginning Jan. 1, 2026. A clinical associate professor and longtime equine... read more
by Editor | Feb 2, 2026 | Agriculture, News
Source: Successful Farming The Trump administration has ordered the U.S. Department of Agriculture to scrutinize foreign scientists who collaborate with its researchers, directing employees to investigate co-authors for potential “subversive or criminal activity.”... read more
by Editor | Feb 1, 2026 | Animal Health Industry, News
Source: Pet Business Professor The December 2025 Petflation report shows pet-related prices rising again, with year-over-year inflation reaching 3.5%, up from 2.6% in November and now nearly 30% higher than the national CPI. Overall U.S. inflation held steady at 2.7%,... read more
by Editor | Jan 31, 2026 | News
Source: WFAA A North Texas couple has pleaded guilty to conspiring to smuggle and sell unregistered pesticides and misbranded Veterinary drugs, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Thao Duong and Lam Mai of Garland operated an online business that sold illegal... read more
by Editor | Jan 30, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: WCTV Florida lawmakers have introduced a package of bills aimed at strengthening protections against animal cruelty and improving accountability statewide. A key proposal would allow veterinarians to report suspected cases of animal abuse without fear of legal... read more
by Editor | Jan 29, 2026 | Equine, News
Source: Paulick Report Big data is playing a growing role in improving racehorse safety through the work of Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA). Since launching its Racetrack Safety Program in 2022, HISA has required nationwide reporting of Veterinary... read more
by Editor | Jan 29, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: CBS News During National Blood Donor Month, Colorado State University and UCHealth are urging both people and pets to donate blood amid ongoing shortages in Northern Colorado. At CSU’s Veterinary teaching hospital in Fort Collins, dogs and cats are critically... read more
by Editor | Jan 28, 2026 | News, Veterinary Practice
Source: KPBS The U.S. Army has opened a new veterinary hospital at Camp Pendleton, expanding care for military working dogs and pets belonging to service members and their families. Operated by U.S. Army Veterinary Readiness Activity San Diego, the clinic primarily... read more
