HPAI-infected cats linked to contaminated raw pet foodMarch 10, 2025Two cats in Washington have tested positive for the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), with additional cases under investigation.
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Enhancing animal welfare goal of new AHS departmentMarch 10, 2025The American Humane Society (AHS) has announced the launch of its new Science and Standard Department, which aims to help advance animal welfare through scientific research and education.
Potassium chloride injection recalled for labeling errorMarch 10, 2025FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine has shared the company's announcement as these products may be used in veterinary settings.
AAHA releases 2025 Referral GuidelinesMarch 5, 2025The recent guidelines aim to foster stronger partnerships between primary care teams (PCTs) and specialty care teams (SCTs) in veterinary medicine.
PURR Act of 2025 raises red flags with AAFCOMarch 5, 2025The Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO), an independent organization that guides state, federal and international feed regulators with ingredient definitions, label standards and laboratory standards, recently expressed concerns for the newly reintroduced H.R. 597, the “Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform Act of 2025,” also known as the “PURR Act of 2025.”
Canine longevity drug advances toward FDA approvalMarch 4, 2025The FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine has accepted the Reasonable Expectation of Effectiveness (RXE) for LOY-002. Learn more about what this ‘milestone’ means in the pursuit of an FDA conditional approval.
Public health alert: Raw food diet found connected to cats getting HPAIFebruary 24, 2025The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) and the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) are warning pet owners about the risks of raw pet food after indoor cats in Oregon became ill from highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI or H5N1) beginning in early February 2025.
Figo survey shows pet owner trends across generationsFebruary 21, 2025A recent survey by Figo Pet Insurance looked closely at how pet ownership is evolving through the generations. The survey, with research conducted by Morning Consult, reached more than 2,000 pet parents through online interviews. Results included different ways owners handle food for their pets, and what happens when it eats something it shouldn’t.
New report proposes solutions to advance role of pets for better mental healthFebruary 18, 2025The Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) issued a new report, The Role of Companion Animals for Improved Mental Health, earlier this month, that focuses on providing data, insights, and best practices to boost awareness and implementation of policies and programs that elevate the role of pets for improved mental health.
Zoetis receives conditional license from USDA for Avian Influenza VaccineFebruary 17, 2025 Zoetis announced on Friday the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Center for Veterinary Biologics (CVB) issued the company a conditional license for its Avian Influenza Vaccine, H5N2 Subtype, Killed Virus. The vaccine is labelled for use in chickens. The conditional license was granted on the demonstration of safety, purity, and reasonable expectation of efficacy based on serology data.
