Trupanion ends points program amid insurance regulator probeNovember 8, 2018Pet insurance company Trupanion says it is ending its points program, which is at the centre of an investigation by Washington state insurance regulators.
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Four tips for keeping pets safe during ThanksgivingNovember 7, 2018Veterinarians should remind pet owners to keep their pets away from toxic foods and provide them with a safe space when planning Thanksgiving activities, advises Pet Sitters International (PSI).
Couple donates $10 million to LSU in support of injured and homeless animalsNovember 6, 2018A combined endowment of more than $10 million to Louisiana State University (LSU), School of Veterinary Medicine is expected to provide resources to injured and homeless animals, support oncology research, and fund forensic training to help veterinarians and law enforcement identify animal abuse.
RVTTC designated a WSAVA affiliate memberNovember 5, 2018The Registered Veterinary Technologists and Technicians of Canada (RVTTC) is the newest affiliate member of the World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) Global Veterinary Community.
Cats need to hunt, forage for meals, says AAFPNovember 1, 2018Medical, social, and emotional problems resulting from the way most cats are currently fed and the best methods to appropriately feed them, are the principal topics addressed in Feline Feeding Programs: Addressing Behavioral Needs to Improve Feline Health and Wellbeing, the American Association of Feline Practitioners’ (AAFP’s) newly released consensus statement.
AVMA named animal health organization of the yearNovember 1, 2018The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) was named 2018 Animal Health Organization of the Year by the Pet Philanthropy Circle during its annual Pet Hero Awards.
Clinical trial shows possible longer life for dogs with osteosarcomaNovember 1, 2018Fifteen dogs diagnosed with osteosarcoma survived a median time of 415 days after completing canine osteosarcoma immunotherapy, according to a clinical trial by ELIAS Animal Health.
Doug Korn appointed CEO of Animal BiosciencesNovember 1, 2018Doug Korn, former vice-president of strategy for Mars Petcare North America, has been appointed CEO of Animal Biosciences Inc.
PetWell Partners earns first-ever AAHA accreditationOctober 31, 2018PetWell Partners, a Houston-based national veterinary practice network, has become the first organization to earn practice network accreditation from the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA).
AVMA to change euthanasia guidelinesOctober 30, 2018The use of CO2 for aquatic species in regards to euthanasia is part of one of the proposed updates to the American Veterinary Medical Association's (AVMA)’s Guidelines for the Euthanasia of Animals.
