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Pet Week on Capitol Hill
Source: Pet Night PetNight is an event featured during Pet Week on Capitol Hill, scheduled for the week of September 15, 2025, with the main Pet Night reception set for Tuesday, September 16, 2025, from 5–7 p.m. ET. Organized by the Human–Animal Bond Research...
DMV Employers Jump on Pet Benefits Trend for Fur Baby Parents
Source: Axios More Washington, D.C.-area companies are embracing pet-related benefits as a way to attract and retain employees, particularly among Millennial and Gen Z “fur baby” parents. With 94 million U.S. households owning pets and spending projected to hit $41.4...
Audio of Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson Arguments from Marriage Story used to Scare Off Wolves in the US
Source: The Guardian In an unconventional strategy to protect livestock without harming endangered grey wolves, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is using emotional audio from the film Marriage Story to deter wolves from approaching cattle. In Oregon’s Klamath Basin,...
Integrating Human and Animal Health Care Increases Access to Services for Homeless Youth
Source: University of Washington A recent study led by the University of Washington highlights how integrating human and Veterinary care can significantly improve access to health services for homeless youth with pets. Conducted at the Seattle One Health Clinic, a...
Mesenchymal Stem/Stromal Cell Therapy Improves Immune Recovery in a Feline Model of Severe Coronavirus Infection
Source: Oxford Academic A study recently published in Stem Cells Translational Medicine demonstrates the potential of mesenchymal stem/stromal cell (MSC) therapy to treat immune dysfunction caused by severe coronavirus infections, using feline infectious peritonitis...
PetPace Responds to Whistle Shutdown with Exclusive Offer on PetPace Collar as a Smarter Solution for Health, Wellbeing and GPS Tracking
Source: Business Wire Following the announcement that all Whistle smart collars will be deactivated by August 31, 2025, PetPace has stepped in to offer affected pet owners a compelling alternative. PetPace, known for its advanced GPS and AI-powered health monitoring...
Vaccine Studied at Yale Could Delay, Cure Cancer in Dogs
Source: Today's Veterinary Business Dr. Mark Mamula, a Yale School of Medicine immunologist, is revolutionizing cancer treatment for dogs with a new vaccine developed through his company, Therajan. Currently in clinical trials, the vaccine has shown promise in...
Dr. Michael Bailey Is AVMA’s New President
Source: Today's Veterinary Business Dr. Michael Q. Bailey has become the first African-American president of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) for the 2025–2026 term. A board-certified Veterinary radiologist, educator, and clinician, Dr. Bailey aims...
TSA Issues Stern Warning to Pet Owners Traveling with Animals
Source: TheStreet The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) issued a stern warning to pet owners after a woman at Miami International Airport attempted to smuggle two turtles through security by hiding them in her bra—one of which died. In a Facebook post on...
‘Willy Wonka’ Child Star Peter Ostrum Never Acted Again: His Quiet Life as a Veterinarian
Source: Us Magazine Peter Ostrum, who played Charlie Bucket in the 1971 film Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, never pursued another acting role after the movie. At age 12, he chose to step away from Hollywood and eventually became a veterinarian. Inspired by a...
Virginia Grant Program Accepting Applications from Large Animal Veterinarians
Source: American Association of Swine Veterinarians Virginia’s Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) has launched the Large Animal Veterinary Grant Program to address critical shortages of Veterinary care for livestock, poultry, and horses across the...
Baldwin Demands Trump Admin Stop Withholding Funding for Labs that Protect Food Supply to Prevent Disease Spread and Price Hikes
Source: American Ag Network Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) is leading a coalition of lawmakers urging the Trump Administration to release withheld funding for Level 1 National Animal Health Laboratory Network (NAHLN) labs, which play a critical role in detecting and...
New Nonprofit Formed to Guide Farmers Through Renewable Energy Projects
Source: Feedstuffs The Renewable Energy Farmers of America (REFA), a newly formed nonprofit, aims to support U.S. farmers and ranchers navigating complex renewable energy projects like wind, solar, transmission lines, and battery storage. Founded in response to...
Australia Relaxes Curbs on US Beef Imports That Angered Trump
Source: Reuters Australia has announced it will ease long-standing restrictions on U.S. beef imports after a scientific review confirmed that U.S. biosecurity measures sufficiently mitigate disease risks. The curbs, originally imposed in 2003 due to mad cow disease...
USDA Will Relocate Most Washington-Area Staff, Farm Secretary Says
Source: Reuters The USDA will relocate approximately 2,600 Washington, D.C.–area employees to five regional hubs—Raleigh, Kansas City, Indianapolis, Fort Collins, and Salt Lake City—leaving no more than 2,000 staff in the capital. Announced by Agriculture Secretary...
USDA Cattle of Feed Bullish, Inventory Report Confirms Record Low Herd
Source: Drovers The USDA’s July 2025 Cattle on Feed and Inventory reports highlight historically low U.S. cattle supplies, signaling bullish market conditions. The total cattle on feed as of July 1 stood at 11.1 million head—2% below 2024 and the lowest since...
Revised Model Veterinary Practice Act Adopted
Source: AVMA After three years of stakeholder input and revision, the AVMA House of Delegates has approved an updated Model Veterinary Practice Act (MVPA). This guiding document helps states draft or revise Veterinary laws. Major changes include elevating Veterinary...
Pet Advocacy Network Submits Testimony Opposing Proposed Arizona Pet Fish Restrictions
Source: Pet Age The Pet Advocacy Network (PAN) has submitted testimony opposing proposed changes to Arizona’s Administrative Code that would ban the ownership of three families of pet fish—Pimelodidae, Osteoglossidae, and Siluridae. Arizona officials claim these...
That Itches! A Guide to Canine Hot Spots
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,...
Student Loan Programs Are Changing
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...
Rescued Rabbit, Boy Find Bond After Hardships, Win Award At Chautauqua County Fair
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...
Clark County Mandates Microchipping For Pets Over 4 Months Old Starting Next Month
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...
Study Links Dog Breed, Environment To Canine Obesity
Source: Texas A&M University A new study by Texas A&M University and the Dog Aging Project (DAP) reveals that nearly half of U.S. dogs are overweight due to a mix of factors, including breed, environment, and food motivation. Sporting breeds like retrievers...
Veterinarian Removes 80+ Ticks From One Animal: How Eagle Residents Are Protecting Their Pets
Source: Idaho News 6 Eagle, Idaho residents are taking extra steps to protect their pets as ticks appear earlier and in greater numbers this summer. Local veterinarians, including Dr. Zach Raptosh of Lake Shore Animal Hospital, report a significant uptick in tick...
Tick-Borne Illness Affecting Cattle Causing Significant Concerns for Kansas Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory
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...