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by Editor | Aug 24, 2026 | News
Source: Scientific American A new study published in Current Biology suggests that mountain lions may improve public safety by reducing deer-vehicle collisions. Researchers analyzed five years of data from Washington State’s Olympic Peninsula, including information... read more
by Editor | Aug 24, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: Health Day A Finnish study suggests that exposure to microbes carried by pet dogs may help protect infants from respiratory infections during their first year of life. Researchers followed 368 children and found that infants living with dogs experienced fewer... read more
by Editor | Aug 23, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: NBC New York Suffolk County, New York, has confirmed a fourth case of tularemia, also known as rabbit fever, a rare bacterial disease that can be transmitted by ticks and infected animals. The latest case involved a woman who contracted the disease after being... read more
by Editor | Aug 23, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: AP News Scientists at biotech company Kindred Companion Sciences have used CRISPR gene editing to create what may become the first truly hypoallergenic dogs by eliminating the primary protein responsible for most dog allergies. The researchers edited a gene... read more
by Editor | Aug 22, 2026 | News, Veterinary Practice
Source: WBIR The University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine has announced a $72 million expansion of its Small Animal Hospital to address growing demand for Veterinary care and educate more veterinarians. The project will add nearly 20,000 square feet of... read more
by Editor | Aug 22, 2026 | News
Source: Gizmodo Veterinary researchers at the University of Florida have confirmed the first molecularly verified cases of herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) in lemurs, demonstrating how a virus that usually causes only cold sores in humans can be fatal to certain... read more
by Editor | Aug 21, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: KTVH As wildfire season brings heavier smoke and high temperatures to Montana, veterinarians are urging pet owners to take extra precautions to protect their animals. Wildfire smoke can irritate pets’ eyes, noses, and airways, particularly in older... read more
by Editor | Aug 21, 2026 | News, Veterinary Practice
Source: Stripes The U.S. Army’s Veterinary Readiness Activity in Italy plays a vital role in military readiness by providing Veterinary care, food safety inspections, and public health support for Army, Navy, and Air Force installations across Europe and beyond.... read more
by Editor | Aug 20, 2026 | Agriculture, News
Source: Virginia Tech Virginia Tech researchers are studying whether nutrition can strengthen dairy cows’ immune systems and improve their resilience to disease. Led by Assistant Professor Johan Osorio, the research focuses on bioactive compounds and... read more
by Editor | Aug 20, 2026 | News
Source: WDBJ 7 Scammers are increasingly using artificial intelligence to target owners searching for lost pets by creating convincing fake images and emotional stories. In one case, a Phoenix woman lost $1,300 after receiving a call from someone posing as a police... read more
by Editor | Aug 19, 2026 | Agriculture, Livestock, News
Source: Bovine Veterinarian Online A series of Veterinary workforce assessments conducted in Oklahoma, Kansas, Indiana, Maryland, and Ohio found that rural Veterinary shortages are driven by more than recruitment challenges. Despite differences in agricultural... read more
by Editor | Aug 19, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: Pet Age Growing cat ownership and increasing consumer awareness of feline health are driving significant changes in the pet retail market. Nearly 53 million U.S. households now own at least one cat, prompting retailers to expand their selections of premium... read more
by Editor | Aug 18, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: KFOR Two juveniles are in custody after three dogs were stolen from a Veterinary hospital in Duncan, Oklahoma, during a burglary on August 2. Police quickly located the stolen dogs alive and safely recovered them. While executing a search warrant at a nearby... read more
by Editor | Aug 18, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: AP Health Dog trainers and Veterinary experts are encouraging owners to teach dogs to avoid venomous snakes, particularly in regions where rattlesnakes are common. The ASPCA estimates that up to 150,000 dogs are bitten by venomous snakes each year in the... read more
by Editor | Aug 17, 2026 | News
Source: WBAY Transcend Veterinary in Menasha, Wisconsin, reopened on August 3 after closing for one week due to damage and power outages caused by an EF3 tornado that struck the area on July 27. The storm sheared off nearby power poles, sending utility lines into the... read more
by Editor | Aug 17, 2026 | Animal Health Industry, News
Source: DVM 360 American Regent Animal Health has issued a nationwide recall of four lots of Adequan Canine Injection and Adequan i.m. Injection after testing detected glass fibers in retained samples. The recalled products include Adequan Canine lot numbers 3369 and... read more
by Editor | Aug 16, 2026 | Agriculture, News
Source: Capital Press Several U.S. beekeepers are asking the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals to revive a lawsuit alleging that honey importers, packers, and certification organizations have flooded the U.S. market with adulterated or mislabeled “fake... read more
by Editor | Aug 16, 2026 | Animal Health Industry, News
Source: Charterhouse Capital Partners Charterhouse Capital Partners has completed its acquisition of Animalcare Group following the company’s delisting from the London Stock Exchange’s AIM market. Headquartered in York, England, Animalcare develops and... read more
by Editor | Aug 15, 2026 | News
Source: Tahoe Daily Tribune Nevada’s Department of Wildlife relies on two Karelian Bear Dogs, Banjo and Badger, to help manage the state’s growing black bear population and reduce conflicts with people around Lake Tahoe. Trained to chase and haze bears that have... read more
by Editor | Aug 15, 2026 | News
Source: Journal-News After nearly 60 years in Veterinary medicine, 81 year old Dr. Larry Baum continues to care for pets and their owners at Dixie Animal Clinic in Hamilton, Ohio, where he has practiced since 1970 and owned the clinic since 1980. A finalist in Butler... read more
