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Bill Regulating Pet Insurance in Montana Receives Positive Reception
Source: NBC Montana Montana lawmakers are considering House Bill 78, the Adoption of a Pet Insurance Model Act, to strengthen and regulate pet insurance in the state. Discussed in a House Business and Labor Committee hearing, the bill aims to standardize regulations,...
Petvivo Holding, Inc. Announces Partnership Engagements With Vedco, Inc. and Clipper Distributing, LLC
Source: Global Newswire PetVivo Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB: PETV & PETVW), a biomedical technology company specializing in adapting human medical technologies for Veterinary use, has announced new distribution partnerships with Vedco Inc. and Clipper Distributing, LLC....
SPCA Investigates Man Allegedly Posing as Veterinarian for Animal Cruelty in Monterey County
Source: CBS News The SPCA Monterey County is investigating a man accused of impersonating a veterinarian in Prunedale and Salinas, engaging in unlicensed Veterinary practices, and causing animal cruelty. The suspect allegedly performed examinations, prescribed...
CVTEA Announces Policy Changes, Decisions
Source: AVMA The AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA) had an eventful year, accrediting over 200 Veterinary technology programs, updating accreditation standards, and publishing statistics. In 2023, 5,162 veterinary technicians...
‘Good boy!’ Truffle-Sniffing Dogs are Helping Uncover Hidden Underground Ecosystems
Source: Science.org Heather Dawson, a University of Oregon biology Ph.D. student, and her golden retriever, Rye, are uncovering hidden truffle biodiversity in the Pacific Northwest. Rye’s remarkable nose has located thousands of truffles across 50+ genera, including...
Amanda Price Named as a New State Veterinarian
Source: Cache Valley Daily The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) has appointed Dr. Amanda Price as the state veterinarian. Dr. Price, who holds a BS, MS, and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from UC Davis, brings extensive experience in food animal...
Cat Declawing is Now Illegal in Massachusetts
Source: CBS News Massachusetts has banned cat declawing, making it the third state to do so, alongside New York and Maryland. Governor Maura Healey signed the legislation, which animal advocates call a significant step toward preventing what they describe as an...
Your Reporter Efforts Underway to Stop Wolf Reintroduction in Colorado With Popular Vote
Source: CBS News A group opposing Colorado’s wolf reintroduction plan is pushing for a 2026 ballot initiative to repeal the program. Patrick Davis, campaign manager for Colorado Advocates for Smart Wolf Policy, is leading the effort, citing increased opposition to...
FDA Posts Warning Letters to Six Sellers of Unapproved Seizure Drugs for Animals
Source: Pet Age The FDA has issued warning letters to six companies selling unapproved drugs claiming to treat seizures in dogs and cats. These products, available online and lacking FDA approval or veterinary oversight, have not been evaluated for safety or...
‘Nap Time’ Pilot Program for Dogs Launches at Dartmouth SPCA
Source: CTV News The Dartmouth SPCA in Nova Scotia has launched a pilot program called "Operation Hit Snooze," introducing a daily nap time for shelter dogs between 11 a.m. and noon. During this period, lights in the dog rooms are dimmed, and soothing music or...
New Grant Supports Research on The Link Between Small Animal Adoption and Human Well-Being
Source: dvm 360 The human-animal bond offers numerous health benefits, including reduced anxiety, lower blood pressure, and improved mental health, and has been studied extensively in relation to dogs and cats. However, a new UK study, supported by HABRI, aims to...
Northern Giant Hornet Eradicated From the United States
Source: dvm 360 The northern giant hornet, Vespa mandarinia, has been successfully eradicated from the United States, according to the USDA and the Washington State Department of Agriculture. This milestone marks the culmination of a 5-year collaborative effort...
Pets and Owners Reunite as Los Angeles County Fires Calm Down
Source: CBS News As wildfires in Los Angeles County subside, evacuees are reuniting with their pets, thanks to shelters like the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Los Angeles (SPCALA). May Wong, displaced by the Eaton Fire, was separated from her...
2025 VHMA Emerging Leaders Program Recipients Announced: Kaitlyn Behling and Victoria Lattig
Source: VHMA The Veterinary Hospital Management Association (VHMA) has announced Victoria Lattig and Kaitlyn Behling-Mikesell as recipients of the 2025 Emerging Leader Program Scholarship, recognizing their leadership and commitment to advancing Veterinary practice...
Local Students Scrub in as Veterinarians for a Day, Gaining Hands-On Experience and Immersive Training at the World’s Largest Veterinary Conference
Source: PR Newswire The North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) and blendVET will host the third annual Believe & Belong in Veterinary Medicine program on January 28, 2025, during the 42nd Veterinary Meeting & Expo (VMX) in Orlando, FL. This initiative...
Reducing Livestock Veterinarian Shortage Will Take Many Tools
Source: Lancaster Farming The shortage of large-animal veterinarians remains a long-term challenge, as most Veterinary graduates opt for small-animal practices due to better pay, work-life balance, and less physical strain. At a Lancaster Farming panel during...
Icelandic Sheepdog, Breed Mentioned by Shakespeare, is a Pedigree at Last
Source: The Guardian The Icelandic sheepdog, an ancient breed mentioned in Icelandic Sagas and Shakespeare’s Henry V, will be officially recognized by the Kennel Club as a pedigree breed in the pastoral group starting April 1, 2025. Known for its intelligence,...
Another Raw Pet Food Brand Contaminated with Bird Flu Infects More Cats
Source: DVM 360 Bird flu has been found in raw pet food, with cases reported in cats across multiple states, including California and Oregon. Affected products include Monarch Raw Pet Food and Northwest Naturals, with the latter recalling turkey-based food linked to a...
Dogs Can Help Detect, Remove Spotted Lantern Flies
Source: Health Day A new study highlights the effectiveness of trained dogs in detecting invasive spotted lanternfly egg masses, a major threat to crops like grapes, apples, and hops, as well as trees like maples and walnuts. Researchers found that dogs, including...
Argentina’s Breakthrough: The First Genetically Edited Horses and Their Future Impact
Source: The Rio Times Argentine scientists from Kheiron S.A. have achieved a world-first by genetically editing five horses using CRISPR-Cas9 technology. By targeting the MSTN gene, which regulates muscle growth, the researchers aim to enhance equine athletic...
Education Two Colleges Preparing to Bring Veterinary Medicine Education to Arkansas
Source: Arkansas Advocate Arkansas will establish its first two Veterinary schools at Lyon College and Arkansas State University (ASU), set to open in 2026 pending accreditation. These initiatives address the state's shortage of veterinarians, particularly in rural...
Is it Possible to Change your Personal Brand?
Changing your personal brand is no small feat. It's like trying to convince everyone you know that you've swapped your old, reliable Toyota for a flashy new Tesla—exciting, but a bit daunting. As someone who started in public relations and was known as the high-energy...
Traini Launched the World’s First Generative AI for Pets
Source: Business Wire Traini, an AI-driven pet tech start-up, launched its groundbreaking iOS app in November 2024, transforming pet-human communication and care through emotional intelligence and generative AI. The app's core feature is a GenAI dog-human translator,...
Why the Veterinarian Shortage is a Continuing Crisis
Much has been made about the veterinarian shortage within the Veterinary profession and much has been done in an attempt to combat it. However, as we creep closer and closer to the middle of the decade, the veterinarian shortage has proven itself to be a continuing...
Championing Compensation: Empowering Credentialed Veterinary Technicians
I’ve heard a lot of discussion lately from credentialed Veterinary technicians, both in person and in online forums, about how to make ends mee, or about sharing info on successful “side hustles” to bring in supplemental income. While I love that this is a close-knit...