Veterinarian guilty of illegally declawing lions at zooOctober 25, 2018A lawsuit by PETA against Rick L. Pelphrey, DVM, has been settled after the veterinarian admitted to declawing lions and tigers illegally without pain medication at Wildlife in Need zoo in Charlestown, Ind.
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WSAVA's 2019 World Congress to be held in TorontoOctober 25, 2018The World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA)’s 44th World Congress, which will be hosted by the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) in Toronto, Canada, will feature more than 50 educational streams on topics including soft tissue surgery, diagnostic imaging, dentistry, and dermatology.
Study proves gene editing in pigs can prevent virus infectionOctober 24, 2018A team of researchers from the University of Missouri (MU), Kansas State University (KSU), and biotechnology company, Genus plc, have successfully produced a litter of pigs genetically resistant to a deadly porcine virus through gene editing.
Two-way texting service available for veterinarians and pet ownersOctober 24, 2018VitusVet, a client communication company for veterinary practices, has added two-way text and picture messaging to its services available to practices across North America.
Trupanion hits half million pet milestoneOctober 24, 2018Pet insurance provider, Trupanion, has insured its 500,000th pet.
Petcurean donates pet food to rescue shelters affected by Hurricane MichaelOctober 19, 2018Petcurean says it is donating 1,000 lbs of pet food to two animal rescue organizations in Florida in the wake of Hurricane Michael.
Consulting company publishes telehealth and telemedicine studyOctober 19, 2018Brakke Consulting Inc., has released The Companion Animal Veterinary Telehealth Landscape, a study about the forces driving the growth of telehealth and the barriers to its adoption, including the regulatory framework governing veterinary telemedicine.
AVMA shares safety tips for pets on HalloweenOctober 19, 2018In preparation for Halloween, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has put together seven tips for veterinarians to share with pet owners to ensure animals stay safe during upcoming festivities.
Researchers explore how dogs process wordsOctober 18, 2018Scientists at Emory University have conducted one of the first studies using brain imaging to probe how canine companions process words they have been taught to associate with objects.
UC Davis vets remove life-threatening tumor from koi fishOctober 18, 2018The University of California, Davis (UC Davis) veterinary hospital’s Aquatic Animal Health Unit of the Companion Exotic Animal Medicine and Surgery Service has removed a large tumor from Madonna, a six-year-old female koi fish’s distended abdomen.
