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by Editor | Jun 26, 2025 | Companion Animal, News, Veterinary Practice
Source: Pet Food Industry Hill’s Pet Nutrition and Dr. Curtis Huttenhower of Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health have launched a new web portal for the One Health Microbiome Resource (OHMR), offering open access to over 2,000 pet gut microbiome samples. This... read more
by Editor | Jun 25, 2025 | Animal Health Industry, Companion Animal, Veterinary Practice
Source: Training Mag As pets become integral to modern family life, companies are increasingly incorporating pet-related benefits into employee packages to support workforce well-being and retention. With over 70% of U.S. workers owning pets, traditional... read more
by Editor | Jun 20, 2025 | News, Veterinary Practice
Source: AP News A 302-pound loggerhead sea turtle named Pennywise, injured by a boat off Florida’s Atlantic coast, was taken to the Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno Beach for treatment. However, her massive size prevented the use of standard CT scan equipment.... read more
by Editor | Jun 20, 2025 | Companion Animal, News, Veterinary Practice
Source: KUNC As summer begins, pet-related emergencies surge, with veterinarians seeing more cases of heatstroke, vehicle injuries, and other seasonal risks. Heatstroke is especially common in short-nosed dog breeds like bulldogs and pugs, who struggle to cool down.... read more
by Editor | Jun 17, 2025 | Companion Animal, News, Veterinary Practice
Source: LA Times A recent SPCA survey highlights a critical Veterinary care shortage in California, with over 344,000 shelter animals lacking access to adequate staff. Around 60% of shelters have vacant veterinarian positions, and 54% lack registered Veterinary... read more
by Editor | Jun 15, 2025 | Companion Animal, News, Veterinary Practice
Source: U.S. News Antibiotic resistance, a growing public health concern, is being worsened by the overuse of antibiotics in pets, researchers report. Many of the same antibiotics used in human medicine—like Clavamox for pets and Augmentin for people—are prescribed to... read more
by Editor | Jun 1, 2025 | Agriculture, Livestock, News, Veterinary Practice
Source: Idaho Press Idaho is among many rural states facing a critical shortage of veterinarians, particularly those serving large animal and agricultural operations. Sixteen Idaho counties are officially designated as Veterinary shortage areas due to population... read more
by Editor | Jun 1, 2025 | News, Students, Veterinary Practice
Source: Insight into Academia Clemson University has broken ground on the Harvey S. Peeler Jr. College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM), marking South Carolina’s first Veterinary school and aiming to combat a critical shortage of veterinarians, especially in rural areas.... read more
by Editor | May 31, 2025 | Equine, News, Veterinary Practice
Source: Colorado State University Dr. Dean Hendrickson, a renowned equine surgeon and professor in Colorado State University’s Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Program, has been honored with the 2024 Distinguished Veterinary Teacher Award from the American Association of... read more
by Editor | May 30, 2025 | News, Veterinary Practice
Source: Boehringer Ingelheim Veterinary professionals play a vital yet often underappreciated role in animal health and public safety. While most animal owners express deep appreciation for their vets, the 2025 Going Beyond survey by Boehringer Ingelheim reveals a... read more
by Editor | May 30, 2025 | News, Veterinary Practice
Source: U.S. Airforce Central U.S. Army Soldiers from the 147th Medical Detachment Veterinary Services Support (MDVSS) play a vital role in supporting the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing by ensuring the health of military working dogs (MWDs), maintaining food safety, and... read more
by Editor | May 29, 2025 | Agriculture, Livestock, News, Veterinary Practice
Source: National Hog Farmer Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen has launched the Rural Veterinarian Grant Program to address the shortage of production animal veterinarians in rural areas. Administered by the Nebraska Department of Labor, the program offers $150,000 grants... read more
by Editor | May 27, 2025 | News, Students, Veterinary Practice
Source: Penn Today The University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine celebrated the groundbreaking of the Gail P. Riepe Center for Advanced Veterinary Education at New Bolton Center, its large-animal hospital. This new 11,800-square-foot clinical skills... read more
by Editor | May 27, 2025 | News, Veterinary Practice
Source: Today’s Veterinary Business A global survey commissioned by Boehringer Ingelheim reveals a significant disconnect between how animal owners perceive veterinarians and how Veterinary professionals feel. While 94% of pet owners report high trust in... read more
by Editor | May 14, 2025 | Companion Animal, Veterinary Practice
Source: dvm 360 A recent PetSmart Charities-Gallup study revealed that Veterinary care remains financially out of reach for many U.S. pet owners. Over half (52%) have skipped or declined necessary Veterinary treatment despite 97% considering pets part of the family.... read more
by Editor | May 13, 2025 | Animal Health News, News, Veterinary Practice
Source: Nebraska Public Media Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen has launched the Nebraska Rural Veterinary Grant Program to address the state’s shortage of livestock veterinarians. The initiative offers up to $150,000 to 13 recent Veterinary graduates who commit to... read more
by Editor | May 1, 2025 | Animal Health Industry, News, Veterinary Practice
Source: PR Newswire Thrive Pet Healthcare, a national network of over 360 Veterinary hospitals, has completed a new financing transaction that provides over $350 million in enhanced liquidity and extends the maturity of all its debt instruments. The transaction, fully... read more
by Editor | Apr 27, 2025 | Companion Animal, News, Veterinary Practice
Source: KLTV Dr. Tammy Wilson of Flint Veterinary Clinic warns that mold and outdoor fungi can pose serious health risks to pets. While many people associate mold with indoor growth like black mold near sinks or basins, Wilson explains that outdoor fungi—known... read more
by Editor | Apr 27, 2025 | Companion Animal, News, Veterinary Practice
Source: American Pet Products The American Pet Products Association (APPA) announced that U.S. pet industry spending reached $152 billion in 2024, with projections of $157 billion for 2025. According to APPA’s 2025 State of the Industry Report, pet ownership continues... read more
by Editor | Apr 17, 2025 | News, Veterinary Practice
Source: Fox 5 Vegas Dr. Shawn Frehner, a Las Vegas veterinarian, remains missing after disappearing at Lake Mead on April 6, 2025. His unoccupied truck, containing his phone, wallet, and keys, was found at Hemenway Harbor. Frehner’s disappearance follows the... read more
