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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
by Editor | Oct 25, 2025 | Agriculture, News
Source: Agrilife Today Texas A&M University’s newly renamed Center for Insect Biomanufacturing and Innovation (CIBI) marks a major evolution in the university’s partnership with the National Science Foundation’s IUCRC program, emphasizing deeper industry... read more
by Editor | Oct 25, 2025 | Companion Animal, News
Source: Medscape At the 2025 French-Speaking Allergology Congress in Paris, Dr. Sylvie Leroy presented an overview of strategies to reduce cat allergies, focusing on the Fel d 1 protein, the main allergen produced by cats. With over 16 million cats in French... read more
by Editor | Oct 23, 2025 | News
Source: Eureka Alert A Virginia Tech study published in PLOS One establishes the first large-scale baseline for dog behavior using four years of owner-reported data from over 47,000 dogs in the Dog Aging Project, a collaboration of 40+ institutions. Led by Courtney... read more
by Editor | Oct 22, 2025 | Agriculture, News
Source: Texas Animal Health Commission The Rural Veterinarian Incentive Program (RVIP) encourages veterinarians to practice in designated rural Texas counties by offering up to $180,000 in educational loan repayment or tuition assistance. Participants may receive up... read more
