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by Editor | Aug 12, 2025 | Companion Animal, News
Source: TheRoanokeStar.com Hot spots, or pyotraumatic dermatitis, are common in dogs during summer and result from excessive scratching or biting due to allergies, fleas, or other irritants. These red, pus-filled lesions are itchy, painful, and appear suddenly,... read more
by Editor | Aug 11, 2025 | News, Students
Source: AVMA A newly passed legislative package brings significant changes to federal student loan programs, impacting current and future veterinary borrowers. The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has launched a webpage, Student Loan Changes: What You... read more
by Editor | Aug 10, 2025 | Companion Animal, News
Source: The Post-Journal Eleven-year-old Miles Taylor and his rescued dwarf rabbit, Amara, won Best Female Dwarf Rabbit at the Chautauqua County Fair, marking a heartwarming milestone in both their journeys. Amara was one of 137 surviving rabbits rescued by the ANNA... read more
by Editor | Aug 10, 2025 | Companion Animal, News
Source: News 3 LV Starting August 4, all dogs and cats over four months old in unincorporated Clark County in Nevada must be microchipped under a new mandate designed to improve pet recovery and reduce shelter populations. The initiative aims to streamline the process... read more
by Editor | Aug 8, 2025 | Animal Health News, News
Source: KVOE Kansas agricultural officials are warning ranchers about Theileria orientalis ikeda, a tick-borne illness affecting cattle. Transmitted by the Asian Longhorned tick, theileria resembles anaplasmosis but can infect calves, posing a broader threat. Dr. Greg... read more
by Editor | Aug 7, 2025 | Companion Animal, News
Source: USA Today A new Insurify survey highlights how deeply DINK (dual income, no kids) couples value their pets, with 94% viewing them as family. Many willingly make financial sacrifices—68% of respondents reported actions like working extra hours, taking on debt,... read more
by Editor | Aug 7, 2025 | Companion Animal, News
Source: 5 News Online A Bella Vista, Arkansas family is grieving the loss of three of their four dogs, believed to have been poisoned with antifreeze. The incident occurred late at night when all four pets showed sudden signs of distress. Within hours, three... read more
by Editor | Aug 6, 2025 | Animal Health News, News
Source: Live Science Researchers have discovered that Burmese pythons possess specialized intestinal cells that help process calcium from the bones of their prey, aiding in whole-prey digestion. Published in the Journal of Experimental Biology on June 25, the study... read more
by Editor | Aug 5, 2025 | Animal Health Industry, News
Source: RAPS.org At a joint workshop, the FDA and NIH outlined efforts to reduce animal testing in drug development, emphasizing a shift toward New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) like computer simulations, AI, organoids, and organ-on-a-chip technologies. FDA... read more
by Editor | Aug 4, 2025 | Animal Health Industry, News
Source: mSphere Ionophores are antibiotics widely used in animal agriculture, primarily as anti-coccidials in poultry and growth promoters in swine and cattle. Although not used in human medicine, it was long assumed their use posed minimal risk for human... read more
by Editor | Aug 3, 2025 | Animal Health Industry, News
Source: Freedonia Group Veterinary services in the U.S. reached around $40 billion in 2024, reflecting modest growth from the previous year. However, the industry is facing headwinds due to rising costs, with service prices increasing by over 7% year-over-year. This... read more
by Editor | Aug 3, 2025 | Animal Health News, News
Source: AVMA Dr. Lori Teller has been honored with the 2025 AVMA Award, the highest recognition from the American Veterinary Medical Association, for her outstanding leadership and lifelong contributions to organized veterinary medicine. A 1990 graduate of Texas... read more
by Editor | Aug 1, 2025 | Companion Animal, News
Source: The Kansas City Star KC, a certified therapy dog based in Lee’s Summit, has profoundly touched breast cancer patients at St. Luke’s East. Handler Nina Noe explains that KC—trained in therapy and compassion—visits patients to provide emotional support,... read more
by Editor | Jul 31, 2025 | Companion Animal, News
Source: Forbes A Swiss study analyzing 18 years of data from over 16,500 adults aged 50 to 99 found that owning a dog or cat may slow cognitive decline in older adults. Dog owners experienced slower memory loss, while cat owners showed a reduced decline in verbal... read more
by Editor | Jul 31, 2025 | Animal Health Industry, News
Source: AVMA Dr. Michael J. Blackwell has been awarded the 2025 Frederick Douglass Patterson Lifetime Achievement Award by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) for his impactful leadership in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the... read more
by Editor | Jul 30, 2025 | Companion Animal, News
Source: KTLA 5 Cats are officially having their moment. According to PetSmart, cat adoptions have now outpaced dog adoptions, signaling a surge in feline fandom across the U.S. In honor of Anything for Cats Month, PetSmart released its Top 25 Cat-Loving Cities,... read more
by Editor | Jul 30, 2025 | Equine, News
Source: My Senior Horse A study by researchers at Nottingham Trent University reveals that horses may be far more intelligent than previously believed. The experiment involved teaching horses to touch a card with their noses for a treat, with later stages adding a... read more
by Editor | Jul 29, 2025 | Livestock, News
Source: Animal Health Digest The 2025 World Hereford Conference, hosted by the American Hereford Association, is set to be a landmark event uniting Hereford breeders, enthusiasts, and industry leaders from around the globe. Taking place in Kansas City, Missouri, the... read more
by Editor | Jul 28, 2025 | Equine, News
Source: American Farriers The horse industry is undergoing notable shifts amid growing scrutiny over equine welfare and changing public perceptions. According to the 2023 American Horse Council survey, the U.S. horse population declined to 6.7 million from 7.2 million... read more
by Editor | Jul 27, 2025 | Animal Health News, News
Source: City State Zip Code The United States, with its diverse habitats, is home to several native and non-native big cat species. Mountain lions (also called cougars or pumas) are the most widespread, found mainly in the West and slowly returning to parts of the... read more
