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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Empowering vet professionals focus of 97th WVCMarch 4, 2025Learn more about what’s new in this year’s conference, industry trends, and the organization’s upcoming expansion from Viticus CVMO, Dr. Anthony Pease.
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.
$10M funding bolsters pet nutrition researchMarch 4, 2025The funding aims to support research efforts to advance pet nutrition science and strengthen veterinarians’ role in pet health.
Study explores health benefits of human-dog interactionsMarch 4, 2025The newly funded research aims to uncover the mechanisms behind the health benefits of human-animal interactions.
Cell atlas research reveals parallels between equine, human pregnanciesMarch 3, 2025New research has resulted in the first high-resolution molecular picture of the equine endometrium – the inner lining of the uterus – before and after embryo implantation. This picture, or cell atlas, highlights key similarities in immune cells between early human and equine pregnancy, a surprise given the vastly different placentas, reports the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine.
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.
AVMA-endorsed xylazine legislation reintroduced in CongressFebruary 20, 2025The AVMA reintroduced the Combating Illicit Xylazine Act in both the House and Senate. The legislation is reported to provide the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) with tools to help address the illicit drug by scheduling xylazine as a Schedule III drug, ensure common veterinary uses of the drug remain legal, help maintain the availability of the drug on the market for veterinarians, and allow the DEA to track the legitimate supply.
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.
