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Lakina the Walrus Undergoes Eye Procedure
Source: The Suburban Times Lakina, a 7-year-old Pacific walrus at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, developed a serious ulcer in her right eye after weeks of keeping it closed despite pain medications. Suspecting a genetic link—her parents also suffered chronic eye...
Health Officials Investigate Unusual Outbreak in Long Beach
Source: KTLA 5 As of July 31, 2025, the Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services has confirmed 20 cases of flea-borne typhus, up from 12 during the same period last year. If the trend continues, the city could surpass its 2021 record of 28 annual cases....
Pooches Ride Waves at World Dog Surfing Championships
Source: AP News Charlie, a 10-year-old yellow lab with a passion for surfing, was one of 15 to 20 dogs who competed in the World Dog Surfing Championships in Pacifica, California, just south of San Francisco. This popular annual event draws thousands of spectators...
Buzz-Worthy: Spartan Research Saves the Bees
Source: MSU Today Michigan State University’s Pollinator Performance Center is at the forefront of pollinator protection and education, bringing together researchers, veterinarians, and even a retired K-9 dog named Maple to safeguard bee health. The center houses...
What Google Ratings Reveal about Veterinary Practice Closures
Source: Veterinary Advantage In Q1 2025, 262 enterprise-owned Veterinary practices closed permanently—a significant rise from the previous quarter—according to the Enterprise Practice Database. Nearly half of these closures involved Mars-owned practices, though...
Inside the Luxury World of Dog Wellness — as Experienced by One Very Lucky Golden Retriever
Source: LA Times Los Angeles has taken dog wellness to luxurious heights, mirroring human self-care trends with services like reiki, massages, facials, underwater treadmills, and sound baths. In a weeklong journey through L.A.'s elite dog wellness scene, Dug, an...
CDC Ends Emergency Response to H5N1 Bird Flu
Source: CNN The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has officially ended its emergency response to the H5N1 bird flu outbreak due to a significant decline in animal cases and no new human infections since February 2025. The CDC declared the emergency...
Redefining Leadership on Her Own Terms: A Conversation with Kimberly Young
Source: Women's Business Daily Kimberly Young, President of the KC Animal Health Corridor, blends curiosity, bold decision-making, and values-driven leadership to shape the future of animal health, biotech, and economic development. Starting in healthcare...
Essential Tips to Optimize Cow Comfort in the Holding Area
Source: Progressive Dairy Optimizing cow comfort in the holding area is essential for dairy productivity and herd health. Shaun Hardtke emphasizes that effective holding area management requires trained personnel who understand cow behavior and can properly operate...
Understanding Calf Digestive Development in Beef and Dairy Systems
Source: Beef Magazine Calf rumen development is influenced by more than age—it depends heavily on diet, milk intake, and early environmental exposure. On Kansas State University’s Cattle Chat podcast, experts explained how differences in dairy and beef calf nutrition...
Symposium Aims to Empower Women in Veterinary Medicine
Source: DVM360 The 2025 Fetch dvm360 Conference in Kansas City will host the “Thriving as Women in Veterinary Medicine” symposium on Sunday, August 24, 2025, offering 3 CE credits focused on personal and professional growth for female veterinarians. Sponsored...
The ABCs of Dog Blood Work: What Those Results Really Mean
Source: AAHA Routine blood work is a powerful tool for monitoring your dog’s health, offering early detection of illness even before symptoms appear. Included in annual wellness exams, these tests help veterinarians establish a health baseline, enabling them to...
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...