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The FDA reminds veterinarians, pet owners of recalled eye drops
Do you carry or prescribe eye drop products in the practice? It may be high time to review what is on your shelf. The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a reminder to veterinarians...
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Specialty and emergency veterinary care training focus of new...
The Veterinary Trauma Readiness and Operational Medicine Agility (Vet-TROMA) program aims to bolster the capability of the U.S. Army Veterinary Corps personnel in attending to injury cases and...
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Providing a ‘Haven’ for retired chimps
More than 300 chimpanzees live at Chimp Haven, in an estimated 30 groups, ranging from three to 20 members for each group. Photo courtesy Chimp Haven Chimpanzees have long been involved in human...
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Interacting with dogs boosts concentration and stress relief, study finds
Interacting with dogs decreases stress levels and enhances brain activity linked to relaxation and concentration, according to a study led by Onyoo Yoo from Konkuk University (KU), South Korea. The...
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Flatworm that preys on dogs found in Southern California
Experts warn owners of dogs that have been swimming in the Colorado River about the potentially lethal H. americana flatworm. Experts are warning pet owners about a potentially fatal dog parasite...
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Pets benefit mental health of owners in the U.S., poll reveals
“Man’s best friend.” This is a phrase commonly used to describe dogs, and one which rings true with findings from a poll of pet owners in the U.S. saying their animals offer companionship (65...
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Texas dog recovers from a trio of autoimmune diseases
Welcoming a puppy is a happy and exciting occasion for pet owners, save for the extra challenging parts of making sure they are well fed, kept busy and entertained, and more especially, healthy. Such...
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Essential medicines list for food-producing animals aims to improve access to...
Improving veterinarians’ access to safe and effective medicine and vaccines is central to the development of the world’s first essential veterinary medicines list (EVML) for food producing animals....
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Smart animal health monitor bags $25k industry innovation prize
An implanted biosensing microchip that gathers data and alerts pet owners for potential health issues and injuries via a mobile app was selected as the winner of the 2024 Pet Care Innovation Prize by...
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$45M additional funding bolsters development of canine longevity drug
Photo courtesy John Poisson Loyal, a biotechnology company developing longevity medications for dogs, has announced the conclusion of its Series B financing phase, securing $45 million in investment,...
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Highly pathogenic avian influenza found in Texas, Kansas dairy farms
The presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus in laboratory samples collected from some affected cows has been confirmed the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food and Drug...
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Las Vegas police dog stabbed on duty recovers and is ‘in good spirits’
K9 Enzo was injured on March 29 after responding to a barricade situation with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD). The police dog was stabbed multiple times by a “suicidal male,” and...
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$174,000 in scholarships support DEI efforts in veterinary medicine
Supporting efforts to champion diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in veterinary medicine is at the core of recent rounds of scholarship awarding the American Association of Veterinary Medical...
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New mentorship program aims to empower ACVIM diplomates
MentorVet Lead offers mentees online learning modules focused on professional skills, such as stress management, leadership, mentorship, team building, and budgeting. Providing peer support and...
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Greater capacity in specialty animal care aim of new San Diego center opening...
The new UC Davis veterinary center, located at 5040 Shoreham Place in San Diego, will be named as the Janice K. Hobbs UC Davis Veterinary Medical Center Southern California. Photo courtesy Blake...
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Guiding clients in keeping pets safe and stress-free during the eclipse
Veterinarians play a crucial role in helping pet owners keep their animals safe during events like the April 8 eclipse, which will be partially or totally visible in parts of North America. The...
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Post-procedural pain medication gets label extension from the FDA
Veterinarians now have an FDA-cleared, pharmaceutical-grade, CGMP (or current good manufacturing practice) extended-release buprenorphine for use in four species: mice, rats, ferrets, and non-human...
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At-risk shelter dogs spared from euthanasia through a heartworm awareness...
Photo courtesy Greater Good Charities Reducing euthanasia in overcrowded animal shelters by preventing heartworm disease in shelter dogs is part the goal of an annual program that kicked off early this...
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Wildfire disasters highlight the importance of burn injury care in companion...
Stabilizing the animal is a critical first step to handling burn injuries before transporting the patient to a facility for long-term care. Photo courtesy Dr. Jeffrey Smith Although burn injuries do...
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Free screening eye exams to benefit working and service dogs
Photo courtesy ACVO Early detection, prevention, and delayed progression of eye abnormalities in dogs are at the core of the upcoming National Service Animal Eye Exam. Led by diplomates from the...
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