New injectable vaccine aims to 'simplify' kennel cough treatmentNovember 10, 2025The recombinant formulation also aims to “provide a comfortable immunization experience for the pet, with minimal pain, swelling, stinging, and sensitivity.”
Education Center - SponsoredWhy Some Dogs Keep Seizing: Understanding and Managing Refractory Epilepsyby • PRN PharmacalThe severe impact of drug-resistant epilepsy highlights the importance of aiming for complete seizure control in all dogs experiencing seizures. It's crucial to enhance our understanding of the reasons behind drug resistance and how they relate to various causes, progression of the disease, and affected breeds.
California bans cat declawing with signing of AB 867November 4, 2025California has banned elective cat declawing with the signing of AB 867, allowing the procedure only when medically necessary to protect the cat’s health.
UC Davis launches revamped portal to support data-driven animal health decisionsNovember 4, 2025UC Davis has updated the Disease BioPortal, an online platform that helps veterinarians and livestock producers track disease trends, improve outbreak detection, and make data-driven animal health decisions.
Role of pets in mental health supports highlighted in new online resourceNovember 4, 2025Developed in response to growing demand for resources, the online hub features educational materials on the science of the human-animal bond, animal-assisted interventions, and mental health guidance for pet owners.
Chocolate toxicity in pets spikes during the holidays, claims showNovember 3, 2025Holiday sweets can spell trouble for pets—new data show chocolate toxicity cases surge nearly 40 percent from October through December, with December incidents almost doubling from the month before.
Brain Teaser: Can you solve this puzzle?November 1, 2025Presentation: A 21-year-old cat presents for respiratory distress. Chylous effusion is removed via thoracocentesis.
FDA authorizes emergency use of drug to treat New World Screwworm in dogsOctober 28, 2025The agency concluded that “based on the scientific evidence available, it is reasonable to believe that Credelio may be effective in treating New World screwworm (NWS) infestations in dogs and puppies and the known and potential benefits of the product outweigh its known and potential risks.”
Study evaluates impact of 'fresh, human-grade' food on senior dog healthOctober 21, 2025The year-long study, conducted by Cornell University and The Farmer's Dog, links fresh, minimally processed diets to improved metabolic health and healthier aging in senior dogs.
New Mexico offers livestock veterinarians loan repayment programOctober 17, 2025The loan repayment program, which is funded via Senate Bill 8, targets food-animal care shortages in underserved counties, helping veterinarians offset steep student debt.
West Virginia vet fined $956K over missing opioids, false recordsOctober 15, 2025Between 2021 and 2023, the vet reportedly ordered far more opioids than any other customer—at one point accounting for nearly three-quarters of a supplier’s oxycodone sales.
