Preventive care could rise post-pandemicMay 27, 2020One in five owners plan to take their pets in for regular checkups moving forward, a Banfield survey reveals.
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Got allergies? Welcome to the club (of veterinary masochists)May 26, 2020Did you know that in a recent study conducted by UC Davis, almost 90 percent of veterinarians tested positive for allergies?
Is a heartworm vaccine on the horizon?May 21, 2020Protecting dogs from deadly parasites and combating drug resistance to heartworm medications are the central goals behind a new Morris Animal Foundation-funded study.
Insurance companies expand partnership into 49 statesMay 19, 2020State Farm customers across the U.S. can now enroll for Trupanion-provided pet insurance.
Public safety dependent on understanding COVID-19 in petsMay 14, 2020Determining the impact of COVID-19 on companion animals and livestock is an imperative aspect of understanding the virus and planning future public safety measures.
Pharma group rounds out parasite protections in $400M dealMay 14, 2020Merck Animal Health’s acquisition of Virbac’s proprietary products expands the company’s offerings of internal parasite preventatives.
Fecal microbiome testing: Is the research reliable to ensure a healthy pet?May 7, 2020While enthusiasm for new discoveries and hypotheses is a necessary part of scientific progress, the premature application of these to clinical patients can be harmful.
Animal respiratory, GI insurance claims remain consistent in face of COVID-19April 30, 2020Despite news of a North Carolina dog testing positive for COVID-19, there is no evidence suggesting the virus is a concern for pets, says Trupanion.
New global group advocates for unified virtual careApril 28, 2020Telemedicine has become increasingly ubiquitous in the veterinary world, and the newly formed Veterinary Virtual Care Association (VVCA) hopes to arm animal health professionals with the knowledge needed to effectively deliver this type of service.
Cancer research campaign to match donationsApril 28, 2020Morris Animal Foundation’s new pet cancer research campaign just received a funding boost, thanks to Petco Foundation and Blue Buffalo.
