DNA may hold secret for feline HCM therapiesAugust 6, 2021The effectiveness of a commonly prescribed treatment for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) in cats may vary depending on the animal’s genes.
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Fund matching campaign launched for National Dog DayAugust 5, 2021Canine research studies exploring bloat, urinary tract infections, and extracorporeal shockwave therapy are set to get a boost in funding, thanks to a newly launched donation matching drive.
Missouri pet food co. finds international buyerAugust 5, 2021Whitebridge Pet Brands, the maker of Tiki Pets, Dogswell, Pet Botanics, and Crazy Dog, has been acquired by Belgium-based family-owned investment firm, NXMH.
Virtual care claims jumped 379 percent during pandemicAugust 3, 2021American pet owners certainly embraced the use of virtual veterinary care amidst the pandemic, according to American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) data.
Canine genomics co. scores $75M in fundingJuly 29, 2021A canine genomics and biotechnology company hoping to increase the lifespan of dogs by three years within the next decade has raised $75 million in Series B funding.
Accidental euthanasia gets veterinarian delicensedJuly 26, 2021A veterinarian in Atlantic Canada has agreed to forfeit his license after accidentally euthanizing a dog.
Veterinary colleges praised for communication, fundraisingJuly 20, 2021The communication and advancement efforts of two veterinary colleges are being celebrated by the American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC).
Canine lymphoma drug gets full approvalJuly 20, 2021Elanco’s Tanovea product contains the active ingredient rabacfosadine, an acyclic nucleotide phosphonate that kills rapidly growing tumor cells.
Dogs, cats can catch COVID from owners, study confirmsJuly 13, 2021Researchers say cats are at higher risk for contracting the virus than dogs and can develop COVID-like symptoms.
Reducing spread of deadly disease central to dog import billJuly 12, 2021Minimizing the spread of diseases that could be dangerous to both human and animal health is the goal of the recently reintroduced Healthy Dog Importation Act.
