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by Editor | Jun 2, 2026 | News
Source: Live Science Scientists have identified a new species of highly venomous box jellyfish near Singapore after analyzing specimens collected in 2020 and 2021. The species, named Chironex blakangmati, was named after Sentosa Island’s former Malay name, “Pulau... read more
by Editor | Jun 1, 2026 | News
Source: Discover Magazine A possible canine distemper outbreak may have contributed to the lowest Yellowstone wolf pup survival rates since gray wolves were reintroduced nearly 30 years ago. According to the Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s 2025 wolf monitoring... read more
by Editor | Jun 1, 2026 | Agriculture, News
Source: WSAW-TV New findings from the Marshfield Clinic Research Institute show that 51% of 700 adult female deer ticks tested in Wisconsin carried the bacteria that causes Lyme disease, a higher rate than researchers expected. The third year of the Tick Inventory via... read more
by Editor | May 31, 2026 | Agriculture, Livestock, News
Source: Fox 31 News Authorities in Colorado seized nearly 100 bison from the Lay Valley Bison Ranch in Moffat County during an animal neglect investigation involving deteriorating conditions and concerns about animal welfare. The Moffat County Sheriff’s Office said it... read more
by Editor | May 31, 2026 | Animal Health Industry, News
Source: MSN The tragic death of a rescued sloth named Dumpling has intensified scrutiny of a failed Orlando attraction called “Sloth World,” where more than 55 sloths reportedly died before the venue ever opened. Dumpling was among a group of surviving sloths... read more
by Editor | May 30, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: The Westminster Kennel Club The Westminster Kennel Club announced that its 151st annual dog show will stream live on Netflix for the first time when the event returns to New York City in February 2027. Evening group judging and Best in Show competitions will... read more
by Editor | May 30, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: Woods Humane Society Woods Humane Society has partnered with the UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program to strengthen animal care services and improve outcomes for pets in San Luis Obispo County. The collaboration aims to help address challenges affecting... read more
by Editor | May 29, 2026 | Equine, News
Source: Paulick Report The California Horse Racing Board advanced a proposed rule that would ban pin-firing, blistering, and other counterirritant veterinary practices for all horse breeds racing in California. The rule change, already enforced for Thoroughbreds under... read more
by Editor | May 29, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: MSN Pet store owners in San Francisco are pushing back against a recommendation from the city’s Commission of Animal Control and Welfare to ban the sale of live animals in pet stores. Business owners argue the proposal would threaten their livelihoods and... read more
by Editor | May 28, 2026 | Animal Health Industry, News
Source: Pet Business Professor A new “Petflation 2026 – April Update” report found that pet-related prices remain at or near record highs, with overall pet inflation matching the national Consumer Price Index at 3.8%. The report highlights continued price increases... read more
by Editor | May 28, 2026 | News, Students
Source: Texas Tech University Texas Tech University School of Veterinary Medicine celebrated the graduation of its second Doctor of Veterinary Medicine class during a commencement ceremony at the Amarillo Civic Center Auditorium. A total of 80 students earned DVM... read more
by Editor | May 27, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: DVM 360 A new study published in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association found that financial constraints heavily influence how veterinarians diagnose and treat canine atopic dermatitis (CAD), a chronic skin condition responsible for an... read more
by Editor | May 27, 2026 | Animal Health Industry, News
Source: NAVC The North American Veterinary Community is accepting applications for the Dr. Earl H. Rippie Veterinary Nurse/Technician Leadership Scholarship, which recognizes Veterinary nurses and technicians who have demonstrated leadership and positively impacted... read more
by Editor | May 26, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: Phys.org Researchers at Cornell University have discovered that a dangerous feline coronavirus variant linked to a deadly 2023 outbreak in Cyprus has actually been present in the United States for more than a decade. The study, published in the Journal of... read more
by Editor | May 26, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: Feline VMA The Feline Veterinary Medical Association has launched the FelineVMA Heart Health Certificate Program, a new educational initiative designed to help first-opinion veterinarians better detect, diagnose, and manage feline heart disease. Announced... read more
by Editor | May 25, 2026 | News
Source: Tufts University A young Barred Owl made a full recovery after suffering smoke exposure and eye injuries from a chimney fire and receiving treatment at the Tufts Wildlife Clinic at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University. The owl entered a... read more
by Editor | May 25, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: DVM 360 Frailty is emerging as an important concept in Veterinary medicine as dogs and cats live longer due to advances in care and their growing role as family members. Frailty describes a decline in resilience and physiological function that increases... read more
by Editor | May 24, 2026 | Animal Health Industry, News
Source: DVM 360 The Fetch dvm360 Conference Kansas City 2026 will take place Aug. 28–30, 2026, in Kansas City, offering Veterinary professionals the opportunity to earn up to 20 continuing education credits through more than 45 educational tracks. New this year are... read more
by Editor | May 24, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: DVM 360 Albright’s Raw Pet Food has voluntarily recalled one lot of its Chicken Recipe for Dogs Complete and Balanced due to potential Salmonella infection contamination. The recall affects frozen 1-pound packages with lot code C001730 and a best-by date... read more
by Editor | May 23, 2026 | Agriculture, News
Source: DVM 360 Honeybees are essential pollinators for U.S. agriculture, but populations continue to face major threats from Varroa destructor, a parasite considered one of the leading causes of colony collapse. The mites weaken bees, spread dangerous viruses such as... read more
