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Are CBD Products Good For Your Pets?
Source: Chicago Tribune CBD products for pets have grown increasingly popular, but veterinarians caution that scientific evidence supporting their effectiveness remains limited. Research has focused primarily on arthritis-related pain, seizures, atopic dermatitis, and...
Rural Wisconsin Counties Face Critical Shortage of Veterinary Sare For Farm Animals, Pets
Source: WPR Rural Wisconsin communities are experiencing a critical shortage of veterinarians, limiting access to care for both farm animals and pets. In 2025, the U.S. Department of Agriculture identified a record 243 rural Veterinary shortage areas nationwide,...
Record Baby Boom Brings World’s Heaviest Parrot Back From the Brink
Source: NBC News New Zealand conservationists are celebrating a record breeding season for the critically endangered kakapo, with 90 chicks added to the population in 2026. The successful season increased the population of the flightless parrot to a record 325 birds,...
US Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Alleging Monopoly to Restrict Veterinarians
Source: Reuters A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by Lincoln Memorial University against the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), which alleged that the association used restrictive accreditation standards to limit the number of veterinarians...
Rural Veterinarians Highlight Challenges Facing Large-Animal Care
Source: Morrisons Cove Rural veterinarians in Pennsylvania are calling attention to a growing shortage of large-animal practitioners and the potential consequences for agriculture, livestock health, and food safety. During the 2026 Legislative Agribusiness...
Fromm Family Foods Recalls 2 Wet Dog Food Pâtés Over Potential Metal Contamination
Source: DVM 360 Fromm Family Foods has voluntarily recalled two varieties of wet dog food after receiving complaints about potential metal contamination. The recall involves 3,852 cases of Fromm Turkey Pâté Wet Dog Food and 1,973 cases of Fromm Diner Classics Milo’s...
Fellowship Program Bolsters Community Care
Source: Veterinary Practice News PetSmart Charities has launched a Veterinary Fellowship program designed to develop future leaders in community Veterinary medicine while expanding access to care for pet families facing financial and other barriers. The initiative...
Elanco Scales Biologics Capabilities with Expansion of Kansas Manufacturing Facility
Source: Elanco Elanco Animal Health has completed a 25,000-square-foot expansion of its manufacturing facility in Elwood, Kansas, significantly increasing the company’s capacity to produce monoclonal antibody therapies. The $120 million project expands production...
Pharmacy Board Creates Veterinary Specialty
Source: AVMA The Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) has established Veterinary pharmacy as its 17th specialty certification program, creating a formal pathway for pharmacists to demonstrate expertise in medication use for nonhuman animals. The designation recognizes...
2 Arrested After Fresno Police Rescue Dogs That Tested Positive for Multiple Drugs
Source: ABC 30 Fresno police arrested two people on animal abuse allegations after rescuing three Chihuahua mixes that tested positive for multiple drugs. Brownie, Baby Girl and Vada are recovering at the Fresno Animal Center after officers encountered them in...
Break Dog Breed ‘Shackles’, Says RVC-Led Research
Source: Vet Times Research led by the Royal Veterinary College suggests that carefully managed crossbreeding of brachycephalic dogs could significantly improve their health and welfare by reducing problems associated with extreme body shapes. Researchers studied 150...
Generational Pet Care: How Gen-Z Is Rewiring The Pet Health Experience Through Technology
Source: Forbes Gen Z’s growing influence as pet owners is reshaping the pet health experience around technology, continuous access, and greater confidence in decision making. Pet ownership among Gen Z grew nearly 44% from 2023 to 2024, and younger owners increasingly...
Elanco Scales Biologics Capabilities with Expansion of Kansas Manufacturing Facility
Source: PR Newswire Elanco Animal Health has completed a 25,000-square-foot expansion of its Elwood, Kansas, manufacturing facility, significantly increasing its capacity to produce monoclonal antibody therapies for pets. The $120 million project more than quadruples...
GAO Urges Congress to Modernize Animal Transport Law
Source: AVMA The U.S. Government Accountability Office is urging Congress to modernize the 153-year-old Twenty-Eight Hour Law governing interstate livestock transportation. The law requires animals transported longer than 28 consecutive hours to receive at least five...
See How Animals Get CT Scans at the Denver Zoo
Source: USA Today Zoo veterinarians rely on advanced medical technology, specialized knowledge, and creative problem-solving to care for an extraordinary range of animals. Veterinary teams at zoos perform many of the same diagnostic procedures used for people and...
Choosing The Right Pet: Local Veterinarian Shares Tips on Cat and Dog Breeds
Source: The Record Delta Choosing the right dog or cat requires more than selecting an appealing breed, according to veterinarian Roxanne Evans, owner of Upshur Veterinary Hospital in West Virginia. Evans recommends researching breeds before bringing a pet home,...
NC’s State’s Turtle Rescue Team Gives Injured Reptiles and Amphibians a Second Chance
Source: CBS 17 NC State University’s Turtle Rescue Team gives hundreds of injured and sick reptiles and amphibians a second chance each year while providing Veterinary students with hands-on clinical experience. Many patients are turtles struck by vehicles, although...
As US Border Reopens to Mexican Cattle, Concerns Persist Over Screwworm Spread
Source: Reuters The United States has begun a phased reopening of its border to Mexican cattle imports after a ban lasting more than a year due to concerns about New World screwworm. Imports resumed through Douglas, Arizona, with two New Mexico ports potentially...
There’s a $158 Billion Opportunity in the Wellness Industry, but It Isn’t for Humans
Source: Inc. The U.S. pet wellness industry is expanding rapidly as owners increasingly treat pets as family members and prioritize their health and longevity. According to the American Pet Products Association, 71% of U.S. households owned pets in 2025, when pet...
ASPCA Launches Direct Support Grant to Assist with New World Screwworm Outbreak
Source: PR Newswire The ASPCA has launched a New World Screwworm Direct Support Grant offering up to $500,000 in emergency funding to help protect dogs, cats, and equines from the parasite. Funding is available to eligible organizations in states with USDA-designated...
Understanding Addison’s Disease in Dogs | Ask Dr. Kait
Source: Hanford Sentinel Addison’s disease, or hypoadrenocorticism, is a rare, incurable condition affecting an estimated 0.5% to 2% of dogs. It occurs when the adrenal glands fail to produce adequate hormones needed to regulate electrolytes, blood pressure,...
Mysterious Droplets in Cat Kidneys May Help Felines Send Long-Lasting Messages
Source: Science Scientists have discovered that mysterious lipid droplets in cat kidneys may help felines create long-lasting chemical messages in their urine. Researchers led by Masao Miyazaki of Iwate University studied urine from 44 domestic cats and identified 13...
60% of Kansas Livestock Producers Report Veterinarian Shortage
Source: Ag Daily Nearly 60% of Kansas livestock producers report perceiving a shortage of veterinarians, according to a five-year assessment by Kansas State University’s Rural Veterinary Workforce Task Force. Researchers mapped 446 large- and mixed-animal...
Third US Case of Anthrax Discovered in Texas Goat
Source: Newsweek A goat in Edwards County, Texas, has tested positive for anthrax, marking the state’s second confirmed case of 2026 and the third reported U.S. case this year. The affected property was quarantined, and officials said only one domestic animal is known...
Mad Cow Disease Case Confirmed at Farm in Dumfries and Galloway
Source: BBC An isolated case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), commonly known as mad cow disease, has been confirmed in a cow on a farm in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. The infection was detected through routine surveillance, and authorities said the...