Cat deaths surge in U.K. amidst food recallAugust 6, 2021RVC says it has been notified of 528 cases of pancytopenia in cats in recent months, of which 63.5 percent (335 cases) were fatal.
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DNA may hold secret for feline HCM therapiesAugust 6, 2021The effectiveness of a commonly prescribed treatment for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) in cats may vary depending on the animal’s genes.
Fund matching campaign launched for National Dog DayAugust 5, 2021Canine research studies exploring bloat, urinary tract infections, and extracorporeal shockwave therapy are set to get a boost in funding, thanks to a newly launched donation matching drive.
Brain Teaser: A cocker spaniel needs a total ear canal ablation (TECA)July 29, 2021Test your veterinary knowledge with our monthly Brain Teaser!
Accidental euthanasia gets veterinarian delicensedJuly 26, 2021A veterinarian in Atlantic Canada has agreed to forfeit his license after accidentally euthanizing a dog.
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Canine lymphoma drug gets full approvalJuly 20, 2021Elanco’s Tanovea product contains the active ingredient rabacfosadine, an acyclic nucleotide phosphonate that kills rapidly growing tumor cells.
Dogs, cats can catch COVID from owners, study confirmsJuly 13, 2021Researchers say cats are at higher risk for contracting the virus than dogs and can develop COVID-like symptoms.
Reducing spread of deadly disease central to dog import billJuly 12, 2021Minimizing the spread of diseases that could be dangerous to both human and animal health is the goal of the recently reintroduced Healthy Dog Importation Act.
