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.”
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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.
Trupanion IDs which Valentine's Day gift has proven most hazardous to pets—and it's not chocolateFebruary 14, 2025Since 2019, Trupanion has had 1,740 claims for chocolate toxicity-related claims around Valentine’s Day. On average Trupanion paid $727 for chocolate-related claims, with the highest claim being $9,376.
Brain Teaser: Can you solve this puzzle?February 6, 2025Presentation: A 13-year-old cocker spaniel mix presents for a dental procedure.
$8M annual investment bolsters veterinarians' career growth, well-beingFebruary 4, 2025New benefit offerings from a network of veterinary practices include efforts to help veterinarians pay off student debt.
Innovation, education, leadership focus of VMX 2025February 4, 2025The NAVC-hosted annual convention highlighted the latest advancements in veterinary medicine, such as AI-driven technology and new treatments and therapies.
