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Walmart Expands Pet Care Offerings with New Service Locations, Online Vet & Prescription Delivery
Source: Pet Age Walmart is expanding its pet care offerings, providing more affordable and accessible in-person and virtual Veterinary care, grooming, pet prescriptions, food, and supplies. With pet-related spending expected to grow 7% annually by 2030, Walmart is...
Vet Emergency Team Supports Working Dogs Amidst Hurricane Helene
Source: Veterinary Practice News The Texas A&M Veterinary Emergency Team (VET) was deployed by the Texas Division of Emergency Management in response to Hurricane Helene, which severely impacted Southern states, particularly North Carolina. VET’s mission is to...
2023 U.S. PET SUPPLIES SPENDING $23.02B…Up ↑$1.08B
Source: Pet Business Professor In 2023, total U.S. pet spending grew by $14.89 billion (+14.5%), reaching $117.6 billion. The pet supplies segment, which had declined in 2022, rebounded with a 4.9% increase, totaling $23.02 billion. The average household spent $171.08...
Wolf & Badger Introduces New Pet Category
Source: The Retail Bulletin Wolf & Badger, a marketplace for independent brands, has launched a new luxury pet product category in response to growing consumer demand for eco-conscious and premium pet products. The collection includes a variety of items such as...
Elanco Receives FDA Approval for Credelio Quattro™, the Broadest(i) Canine Oral Parasiticide Protection in a Single Monthly Dose
Source: PR Newswire Elanco Animal Health announced that the U.S. FDA has approved Credelio Quattro™, the broadest canine oral parasiticide, offering protection against six types of parasites, including fleas, ticks, heartworms, and three intestinal parasites...
International Boarding & Pet Services Association Reveals 2024 IBBY Award Winners
Source: Pets+ The International Boarding & Pet Services Association (IBPSA) announced the winners of the 2024 Pet Care Business Excellence Awards, known as the IBBYs, during its FLOW Business Conference in Tucson, AZ. The IBBYs honor individuals and organizations...
No Dire Shortage of Veterinarians Anticipated in Coming Years
Source: AVMA News A recent analysis by Brakke Consulting, commissioned by the AVMA, indicates that the number of U.S. Veterinary graduates will likely meet the demand for veterinarians through 2035. The report, which focuses on supply and demand trends, highlights...
After Scrapping Health Clinics for People, Walmart is Expanding Pet Care
Source: CNBC Walmart is expanding its pet care business by opening five new pet service centers in Arizona and Georgia, offering Veterinary care and grooming services. These centers, operated by PetIQ but branded as Walmart, will provide routine vet care, wellness...
VHMA Announces New Certification Program for Veterinary Management Professionals – the CVOM – at its Annual Conference
Source: VHMA At the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association's (VHMA) “Racing toward Success” Annual Conference in Charlotte, NC, VHMA announced the launch of a new certification program: the Certified Veterinary Office Manager (CVOM). This program is designed for...
Elanco Receives FDA Approval for Credelio Quattro™ (lotilaner, moxidectin, praziquantel, and pyrantel chewable tablets), the Broadest(i) Canine Oral Parasiticide Protection in a Single Monthly Dose
Source: PR Newswire Elanco Animal Health has announced FDA approval for Credelio Quattro™, a new monthly chewable tablet offering the broadest parasite protection for dogs. Credelio Quattro protects against six types of parasites: fleas, ticks, heartworms, and three...
Action Hero Chuck Norris Launches Lone Wolf Ranch Pets, a Premium Dog Nutrition Brand
Source: Pet Age Lone Wolf Ranch, a premium dog food brand founded by Chuck and Gena Norris, has officially launched, offering nutrient-rich, air-dried foods for dogs. Motivated by their love for dogs and the health issues their own pets faced, the Norris family...
Wedgewood Launches Compounded Molnupiravir for the Treatment of Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP)
Source: Wedgewood Wedgewood has introduced molnupiravir to its formulary, becoming the first U.S. Veterinary compounding pharmacy to offer feline-friendly formulations of the drug, which shows promise in treating Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP), a typically fatal...
Pet Startup Funding Has Slowed
Source: Crunchbase News The global pet care industry is booming, with spending surpassing $320 billion in 2023 and projected to reach nearly $500 billion by 2030. Despite this growth, investment in pet care startups has slowed, with just over $500 million invested...
Ollie Acquires AI Pet Health Screening Company
Source: Pet Food Processing On October 3, 2024, Ollie, a fresh dog food company, announced its acquisition of DIG Labs, an AI-driven pet health screening company. This acquisition enables Ollie to further its mission of improving dog health by incorporating AI-based...
Mars Unveils the World’s Largest Pet Parent Study
Source: Mars Inc Mars Incorporated unveiled the world’s largest pet parent study, revealing insights from over 20,000 pet parents across 20 countries. The study highlights that 56% of people are pet parents, with 47% being first-time owners. It also shows a strong...
Minnesotan Dies After Rabies Exposure from Bat, Health Officials Say
Source: CBS News A 65-year-old Minnesotan has died from rabies after being exposed to a bat in western Minnesota in July, with the diagnosis confirmed in September. This is a rare occurrence, with only four other cases reported in Minnesota since 2000. The Minnesota...
Greenville Zoo Reopens After Storm Forces 10-day Closure
Source: Fox Carolina The Greenville Zoo in South Carolina has reopened after being closed for ten days due to storm damage from a microburst and Hurricane Helene. Zoo veterinarian Dr. Nikolay Kapustin reported on Facebook that, fortunately, no animals experienced...
Why Massachusetts Loves Nibi the Beaver and is Fighting to Keep Her Out of the Wild
Source: NPR Nibi, a two-year-old beaver rescued as a baby in Massachusetts, sparked a debate over whether she was ready for release into the wild. Found abandoned and raised by Newhouse Wildlife Rescue, Nibi became a local favorite due to her mischievous nature....
From Frogs to Rhinos, Database of Animal X-rays, MRIs, CT Scans Touted as ‘Game-Changer’ for Zoo Veterinarians
Source: Chicago Sun-Times In 2018, Brookfield Zoo Chicago veterinarians performed the first-ever CT scan on Layla, a 2,300-pound black rhinoceros, to investigate a nasal obstruction. However, they faced challenges in interpreting the results due to a lack of...
AVMF, Stanton Foundation Offering $150,000 Research Grant
Source: AVMA News The American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF) has partnered with the Stanton Foundation to offer the Stanton Foundation Canine Spectrum of Care Clinical Trials Grant, providing up to $150,000 for clinical trials aimed at improving canine health...
Groundbreaking Canine Cancer Case Highlights Precision Medicine at UF
Source: UF Health College of Vet Med A two-year-old French bulldog named George received groundbreaking cancer treatment at the University of Florida’s (UF) College of Veterinary Medicine. Initially misdiagnosed with lymphoma, George was eventually found to have a...
Retail Channel $ Update – July Monthly & August Advance
Source: Pet Business Professor In August 2024, deflation accelerated in commodities to -1.2%, affecting consumer spending despite high cumulative prices. Total retail sales rose 53% compared to the 92-23 average, while Relevant Retail saw a 73% increase, both lower...
Insights From The VET Recruiter’s 2024 Workplace/Workforce Survey
For the second year in a row, The VET Recruiter, the leading executive search and recruiting firm for the Animal Health industry and Veterinary profession, conducted a survey of Animal Health and Veterinary professionals. This survey, the 2024 Animal Health and...
VetForum 2024 Highlighting Innovative Products and Services
The VetForum 2024 meeting in Austin, TX, was an inspiring gathering of Veterinary leaders, suppliers, and innovators designed to foster connections and address the industry's key challenges. This was my fourth year as the conference chair, and each year, the event...
Beyond Appreciation: Structural Changes for Veterinary Technicians
Recently, The Bridge Club hosted a conversation titled, “Let's Prioritize Veterinary Technicians.” As a long-time member of the Veterinary industry, The Bridge Club’s founder and CEO, Catherine Haskins, is a supporter of Veterinary technician elevation and a firm...