Bipartisan bill aims to address rural veterinarian shortageApril 11, 2025The Rural Veterinary Workforce Act would exempt veterinarians from federal taxes on student loan repayments received through the Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program (VMLRP) and similar state programs.
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FDA unveils framework to curb animal testing in drug developmentApril 11, 2025The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) aims to replace animal testing with ‘more effective, human-relevant methods’ in developing monoclonal antibody therapies and other drugs.
The Lighter Side: 'Trusted Resources'April 5, 2025“The Lighter Side” is a monthly cartoon feature by Greg Bishop, DVM, that highlights the humorous and light-hearted perspectives in the world of animals and veterinary care. Visit sasquatchpaw.com for more of Dr. Bishop’s work.
Most U.S. dogs show 'problematic' behaviors, study findsApril 4, 2025New research from Texas A&M University's College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences urges veterinarians and pet owners to address behavior issues early to prevent escalation.
Brain Teaser: Can you solve this puzzle?April 2, 2025Presentation: A 2.5-year-old female intact corgi presents for dystocia. Her last puppy was born eight hours prior to presentation.
Industry partnership aims to enhance feline care through AIApril 1, 2025Fear Free and Sylvester.ai announce strategic alliance to advance feline well-being through artificial intelligence (AI) technology.
Skin allergies, gastroenteritis top lists of most common pet insurance claimsMarch 24, 2025Learn about the most common medical conditions affecting cats based on a database of more than 1M actively insured pets.
PAW Act reintroduced to make pet care more affordableMarch 24, 2025 Congresswomen Deborah Ross and Claudia Tenney reintroduced the bipartisan PAW Act to expand pet insurance access by making veterinary expenses eligible for HSAs and FSAs.
Working animals to receive free eye exams in annual eventMarch 24, 2025Board-certified diplomates of the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists (ACVO) are set to volunteer to conduct ‘sight-saving’ screening eye exams to service and working animals worldwide.
Bird flu detected in two NYC cats linked to raw pet dietMarch 21, 2025The NYC Health Department urges pet owners to avoid feeding Savage Cat Food and check for recalled products at home after two cats succumbed to bird flu-related illnesses.
