Canine wellness focus of advocate committeeApril 5, 2021Promoting and protecting the health and wellbeing of dogs is the primary goal of the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council’s (PIJAC’s) newly formed Canine Care Committee.
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Pet food recalled due to SalmonellaApril 5, 2021Several brands of pet food have been voluntarily recalled because of possible Salmonella contamination, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reports.
Can shockwave therapy help canine back pain?April 1, 2021Dogs with chronic lower back pain may soon see relief, thanks to a noninvasive treatment method currently being tested at The Ohio State University (OSU).
$108,000 donation supports canine health researchMarch 30, 2021The American Kennel Club (AKC) Canine Health Foundation (CHF) has received a donation totaling $108,872 from Purina.
Free veterinary care program goes nationalMarch 30, 2021Homeless and street pets in America’s most vulnerable communities will soon have increased access to care, food, and supplies, thanks to ElleVet Sciences.
Why are pet thefts on the rise?March 30, 2021The Los Angeles dognapping of singer Lady Gaga’s French bulldogs in February, which also resulted in the serious shooting injury of her dogwalker, made worldwide news.
Controlling zoonotic disease central to One Health billMarch 26, 2021Legislation aimed at implementing a nationwide, One Health approach to tackling zoonotic disease has been reintroduced in both chambers of Congress.
Tracking blood pressure vital to feline preventive careMarch 26, 2021Arming veterinarians with the tools needed for early detection of feline hypertension is the goal of a newly published industry resource.
National study to shed light on canine OAMarch 22, 2021Gaining insight into the incidence and prevalence of canine osteoarthritis (OA) is the driving force behind a newly announced partnership.
$11M donation to build MU imaging centerMarch 22, 2021Patients at the University of Missouri (MU) College of Veterinary Medicine will soon have improved access to care, thanks to a significant estate gift from two former students.
