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Parasite ‘Liver Fluke’ Found in Colorado River; Dangerous to Dogs
Source: Parker Pioneer Pet owners are being urged to keep dogs out of the Colorado River after the discovery of a dangerous parasite called Heterobilharzia americana, or liver fluke, which causes canine schistosomiasis. While harmless to humans, the parasite can be...
DVM Breeds: Hiring the Right Vet Starts with Knowing Who You’re Looking For
Hiring a veterinarian right now is no small feat. It's time-consuming, expensive, and emotionally draining for most practices. You’re lucky to get an application in under a month, let alone find someone who’s not just qualified but also aligned with your clinic’s...
Before You Share It: A Call for Personal Responsibility in the Age of Misinformation
I was recently invited to speak at the HIVE conference in Chicago to share strategies on how to correct false information in Veterinary medicine. What I didn’t expect but perhaps should have, was how urgently we all needed a reminder that misinformation isn’t just...
Has Work-Life Balance Gone Too Far?
In recent years, the modern workforce has seen a dramatic shift in values and expectations. Once characterized by long hours and near-total dedication to the job, work culture has swung toward an emphasis on flexibility, mental health, and personal fulfillment. This...
We’re Close To Translating Animal Languages – What Happens Then?
Source: The Guardian A growing movement to decode animal communication, especially among cetaceans, is gaining momentum, driven by advances in AI and a $10 million prize from the Jeremy Coller Foundation. Projects like Project Ceti are using large language models to...
Dogs Are Helping Us To Better Understand and Treat ACL Injuries
Source: New Atlas A new Cornell University study highlights striking similarities between dogs and humans in how anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries develop and heal, offering a promising path for advancing treatment in both species. Researchers analyzed...
Federal Incentive For Food Animal Veterinarians Paused
Source: VIN News The federal Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program (VMLRP), designed to encourage veterinarians to work in underserved rural areas, is currently on hold as the Trump administration reviews all USDA grant programs. Since its launch in 2010, VMLRP...
Virginia Latest State To Tackle Large Animal Veterinarian Shortage
Source: AVMA Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has signed legislation establishing a grant program to address the state’s shortage of large animal veterinarians in underserved areas. Beginning by July 1, 2026, the initiative will award $110,000 grants to up to four...
House Votes to Repeal Student Loan Forgiveness and Repayment Plans — 4 Key Takeaways for the Veterinary Community
Source: My Vet Candy The U.S. House narrowly passed a reconciliation bill (215-214) that would significantly alter the federal student loan system, including over $300 billion in education funding cuts. The legislation proposes eliminating key forgiveness...
52% of U.S. Pet Owners Skipped or Declined Veterinary Care
Source: Gallup A recent PetSmart Charities-Gallup study reveals that over half (52%) of U.S. pet owners skipped or declined Veterinary care in the past year, primarily due to financial barriers. Among these, 71% cited cost as the main reason—regardless of income...
Hill’s and Harvard Launch Web Portal to Accelerate Pet Microbiome Research
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...
How Pets Are Reshaping Employee Benefits
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...
Groundbreaking Surgery Saves Injured White Rhino at Onderstepoort Vet
Source: Citizen Houdini, a four-year-old white rhino, is breathing freely again after undergoing a groundbreaking six-hour surgery at Onderstepoort to remove a nasal obstruction caused by a previous poaching injury. Years after surviving a gunshot wound to the nose,...
Life-Saving Blood Donation at Veterinary Teaching Hospital Connects Two Dogs and Their Owners
Source: Virginia Tech University When Arya, a cocker spaniel-hound mix, developed a life-threatening condition with dangerously low platelet levels, her owners rushed her to the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. Facing a potential fatal hemorrhage,...
Urban Rats Spread Deadly Bacteria As They Migrate, Study Finds
Source: Veterinary 33 A six-year study led by Tufts University and collaborators has revealed that urban rats in Boston are significant carriers of Leptospira bacteria, the cause of leptospirosis—a potentially fatal disease affecting humans and animals. The research,...
Penn Breaks Ground On Gail P. Riepe Center For Advanced Veterinary Education
Source: Veterinary 33 The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine has commenced construction on the Gail P. Riepe Center for Advanced Veterinary Education at its New Bolton Center campus. This 11,800-square-foot facility, funded by a $6 million...
Cat Visits Surge Amid Slump in Canine Patients
Source: Today's Veterinary Business The CATalyst Feline Market Insights Report reveals a steady rise in feline Veterinary visits and cat ownership since 2023, countering the broader decline in companion animal vet appointments, which is largely due to reduced canine...
Colorado Volunteers Work To Conserve Prairie Dog Colony
Source: CBS News In Longmont, Colorado, neighbors in the Harvest Junction Village community have rallied to protect a prairie dog colony from extermination. After months of advocacy, volunteer work, and public pressure, the homeowner association (HOA) board agreed to...
Why Do Ostriches Have Four Kneecaps If They Only Have Two Legs?
Source: IFLSCIENCE Ostriches, the world’s fastest and largest birds, have a unique anatomical feature: four kneecaps—two on each leg. Researchers at the Royal Veterinary College in London explored this unusual setup using biplanar fluoroscopy to study the bones and...
A-State Veterinary School Given Grant
Source: The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette A $50,000 donation from animal welfare advocate Donna K. Easley will establish the Donna K. Easley Small Animal Practice Support Endowed Scholarship at Arkansas State University. This scholarship will support Arkansas residents...
A 320-Pound Loggerhead Sea Turtle Hit By a Boat Gets An Oversize CT Scan, With a Surprise
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....
Keep Your Furry Loved Ones Healthy With These Proactive Tips
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....
Clean Up Efforts At Saint Louis Zoo, Forest Park After EF-3 Tornado
Source: Spectrum Local News An EF-3 tornado struck St. Louis' Forest Park on Friday, causing significant damage across its 1,300 acres. The Saint Louis Zoo, which had 10,000 guests on-site at the time, closed for two days due to debris but reported no injuries thanks...
Mass Honey Bee Collapse May Compromise US Agriculture
Source: AVMA In early 2025, U.S. commercial beekeepers experienced an unprecedented honey bee die-off, with over half of managed colonies suffering near-total collapse. Many beekeepers lost 70% to 100% of their hives within a year, resulting in financial damages...
Largest U.S. Veterinary School Takes Legal Action to Protect Consumers and Their Pets
Source: PR Newswire Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) has filed an antitrust lawsuit against the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), alleging it unfairly restricts competition in Veterinary education. LMU claims the AVMA, through its Council on Education,...