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Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Veterinary Radiology: Supporting Clinicians with Smarter Diagnostics
Source: Veterinary Practice News AI is revolutionizing Veterinary medicine, particularly in diagnostic imaging, by enhancing efficiency and accuracy. Tools like AIS RapidRead™, developed by Antech Imaging Services, combine AI-driven machine learning with the expertise...
Ask The Veterinarian: FIP, Pet Nutrition, and Socializing a Feral Cat
Source: Houston Public Media Houston Matters recently featured Dr. Lori Teller, a veterinarian from Meyerland Animal Clinic and Texas A&M University, to address questions about dog and cat care. Dr. Teller discussed feline infectious peritonitis (FIP), a...
November 2024: Pet Food Inflation Continuing to Decline
Source: Pet Food Industry John Gibbons of PetBusinessProfessor.com reported a notable increase in November 2024's year-over-year (YOY) "petflation" to 2.9%, up from October's 2.0%. This rise follows a rare price drop of -0.3% between October and November, an...
Chile Launches Vaccine That Neuters Dogs For a Year
Source: France 24 The Egalitte vaccine, developed by researchers at the University of Chile, offers a groundbreaking alternative to surgical castration for dogs. It temporarily prevents sexual behavior and reproduction by stimulating antibodies that block sex hormone...
The American Pet Products Association (APPA) Releases 2024 Bird, Small Animal & Horse Owner Insight Report
Source: American Pet Products The American Pet Products Association (APPA) has released its 2024 Bird, Small Animal & Horse Report, providing key insights into the evolving relationships between owners and their specialized pets. The report highlights increased...
U of I Professor Creates Non-Surgical Animal Sterilization Tech
Source: WCIA.com Dr. CheMyong Jay Ko, a professor at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, is pioneering nonsurgical sterilization methods to reduce the need for traditional spay and neuter surgeries. These methods aim to save veterinarians time...
App Designed After Marshall Fire Aims to Save Animals in Emergency Situations
Source: Denver 7 Nearly three years after the devastating Marshall Fire in Boulder County, Colorado, which killed two people and over 1,000 pets, efforts are underway to prevent such tragedies in the future. The fire’s impact on families like the Neustedters, who lost...
Helping Animals Live Longer: Targeting the Hallmarks of Aging
Source: Today's Veterinary Practice Veterinary science is advancing rapidly in addressing aging and promoting pet longevity. The "hallmarks of aging" are 12 key biological processes driving age-related decline, including genomic instability, telomere attrition,...
Golden Retriever Ingesting Diaper Cream Leads to Another Deadly Discovery
Source: DVM 360 Sawyer, a 6-year-old golden retriever from South Carolina, endured a serious health crisis after ingesting diaper cream containing zinc oxide, paired with hundreds of hair ties accumulated over years. Initially, his vomiting was attributed to the...
Voluntary Recall of Dry Dog Food in Certain US States
Source: DVM 360 Mars Petcare US has issued a voluntary recall for 315 bags of Pedigree Adult Complete Nutrition Grilled Steak & Vegetable Flavor Dry Dog Food due to potential contamination with loose metal fragments. The recall, announced on May 17, 2024, affects...
Veterinary Technician Licensing About to Get Faster
Source: AVMA The American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB) has introduced significant changes to streamline the Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE) process, enabling faster licensure for Veterinary technicians. Starting in 2025, the AAVSB...
Dogs Team Up with AI to Sniff Out Cancer
Source: Science News An innovative cancer screening method combining dogs' olfactory abilities with artificial intelligence has achieved remarkable accuracy in detecting cancer from patients’ breath. In a study by Israeli company SpotitEarly, Labrador retrievers...
Endocrine Disorder with Unique Dermatologic Symptoms
Source: DVM 360 Feline Acquired Skin Fragility Syndrome (FASFS) is a rare and severe dermatologic condition linked to systemic diseases, primarily in middle-aged to older cats. During a lecture at the New York Vet Show, Dr. Andrew Rosenberg highlighted the syndrome as...
Pig Overcomes Diamond Skin Disease
Source: DVM 360 Veterinarians at Texas A&M's Large Animal Teaching Hospital (LATH) successfully treated King Louie, a 1-year-old KuneKune pig, diagnosed with erysipelas, or "diamond skin disease." Initially lethargic and feverish, Louie was admitted to intensive...
Bird Flu Detected in Pets’ Raw Food, LA County Public Health Warns
Source: NBC Los Angeles Los Angeles County health officials have issued a warning against feeding pets raw food following the recall of Northwest Naturals Brand Feline Turkey Recipe Raw & Frozen Pet Food due to the detection of H5 bird flu. The affected products...
U of M Pilots New Program Combining Human and Animal Healthcare
Source: KARE 11 The University of Minnesota is launching the One Health Clinic pilot program to integrate human and animal healthcare under one roof. Funded by a three-year grant, the initiative is a collaboration between the university’s College of Veterinary...
More of America’s Pets Are Overdosing on Stray Coke, Meth
Source: Health Day A new study highlights a tragic rise in accidental poisonings of pet dogs and cats by cocaine and methamphetamine left out in their owners' homes. From 2019 to 2023, 433 dogs and 63 cats were reported poisoned, with meth more commonly affecting dogs...
Signs Your Dog Has Kennel Cough and How to Keep Them Healthy
Source: Discover Magazine Kennel cough, or canine infectious respiratory disease complex (CIRDC), is a highly contagious respiratory illness affecting dogs, especially in high-contact environments like shelters, kennels, and dog parks. A severe outbreak in July 2024...
Shelton Animal Sanctuary Says 20 Large Cats are Dead from Avian Flu Outbreak
Source: KING 5 A devastating avian flu outbreak has claimed the lives of 20 large cats at the Wild Felid Advocacy Center, a nonprofit sanctuary on Harstine Island, Mason County. Starting with the first case in late November, the virus has reduced the sanctuary's...
This Dog Will Hunt — For Rare Flowers in Bay Watershed
Source: Bay Journal Detector dogs are transforming conservation efforts, using their powerful noses to locate rare plants and invasive species. Encore, a trained Labrador, recently helped locate the endangered small whorled pogonia orchid in Fort Walker, VA. This...
Revolutionary, Non-Invasive In-Ovo Sexing Technology Makes History as First in United States
Source: PR Newswire An Iowa hatchery has introduced Cheggy, the first automated, non-invasive in-ovo sex-determining machine in the U.S., revolutionizing the egg production industry. Another machine is operational in Texas, and eggs from in-ovo sexed hens are expected...
PetScreening Ranked No. 151 on the 2024 Deloitte Technology Fast 500 List
Source: PR Newswire PetScreening, a leader in pet policy management software for the rental housing industry, has been ranked No. 151 on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 list for 2024, marking its third consecutive year on the prestigious ranking. The company achieved...
epiq Animal Health and Interpath Global Announce Partnership to Enhance the Joint Health Product Offering for Distributors and Veterinarians
Source: Business Wire Epiq Animal Health and Interpath Global have partnered to bring 4CYTE™, a groundbreaking joint health nutraceutical, to the U.S. animal health market. Previously available only internationally, 4CYTE™ features Epiitalis®, a patented,...
Survey Reveals 81% of Americans Would Rely on Pet Tech for Pet Care to Reduce Vet Visits
Source: PR Newswire A recent report by HostingAdvice.com reveals that 96% of pet owners now rely on technology to monitor their pets’ health, marking a significant shift in pet care practices. Smart devices, such as GPS trackers, remote cameras, and health monitoring...
Health P.E.I. Agrees to Pay for Moncton MRIs in Semi-Urgent Cases as Wait Times Soar
Source: CBC Health P.E.I. is addressing the province's record-high MRI wait times by funding travel for semi-urgent patients to a private clinic in New Brunswick. With a goal of performing 2,600 scans in the first year, the initiative aims to reduce wait times, which...