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Dog and cat news in plain English: what happened, why it matters, and what you can do about it.
MountainView Veterinary Hospital Adoptable Pet of the Week: Cinderella
A local veterinary hospital is featuring a pet named Cinderella as its adoptable pet of the week. The story is a regular feature promoting one animal available for adoption from the hospital's program.
Why it matters: Adoption features show owners who may be ready to add a dog or cat to their home where to look and what to ask.
NASDA Foundation receives USDA grant to introduce veterinary students to careers in state and regulatory veterinary medicine
The NASDA Foundation has received a grant from the USDA aimed at introducing veterinary students to careers in state and regulatory veterinary medicine. The program is meant to show students the public-sector side of the profession.
'I won't feed my dog anything else': The dog food made for fussy eaters and 4 checks before you buy
Good Housekeeping has published a piece about a dog food marketed to fussy eaters, along with four checks readers can run before buying. The story centers on a dog owner's testimonial about sticking with one food. It is a consumer guide rather than a news report.
Meatly survey finds pet owners want answers on meat sourcing
A survey by Meatly, a company that makes cultivated meat, reports that pet owners want clearer answers about where the meat in pet food comes from. The story comes from a trade publication focused on protein production technology.
Report paints grim picture for future of Irish veterinary nursing
A report on Irish veterinary nursing paints a bleak outlook for the profession's future. The headline suggests concerns about the workforce that supports vets in clinics and hospitals.
VICKERS: SPCA launches urgent appeal as vet bills mount
An SPCA has launched an urgent appeal for donations as veterinary bills mount for the animals in its care. The story is about the organization's financial strain rather than any single animal case.
Citizens Pet expands Fresno manufacturing facility by 40,000 square feet
Citizens Pet, a pet-related company, is expanding its manufacturing facility in Fresno by 40,000 square feet. The report is about the company's growth and new floor space.
Cranston Animal Shelter: Pet of the Week
The Cranston Animal Shelter has named its Pet of the Week, spotlighting one animal looking for a new home. The local shelter's feature is meant to help pets find adopters. Owners interested in the featured animal can check the shelter's listings for details.
Valley veterinarians warn pet owners of deadly cane toad poisoning following heavy rains
Veterinarians in the Rio Grande Valley are warning pet owners about cane toad poisoning after recent heavy rains. The toads can be deadly to dogs and cats that mouth or lick them. It is worth asking your vet how to keep your pet safe.
Vet-developed dog food named NFL’s first pet food partner
A vet-developed dog food has been named the first pet food partner of the NFL. The announcement was reported by Vet Times. The partnership brings a dog food developed with veterinary input into the league's sponsorship lineup.
Animal shelter seeks community support after more than 100 dogs seized in Chattooga County
An animal shelter is asking the community for help after more than 100 dogs were seized in Chattooga County. The story was reported by WDEF.
Veterinary shortage impacts emergency care access in Rochester – RochesterFirst
A local report says a shortage of veterinarians is affecting access to emergency animal care in Rochester. The story concerns pet owners in that area who may have trouble getting urgent treatment for their animals.
Travel restrictions hit Arizona pet owners after screwworm outbreak
Arizona pet owners are facing new travel restrictions following a screwworm outbreak in the state. The rules are aimed at limiting the spread of the parasite, and owners planning trips with their animals may want to check the latest requirements before they set off.
Costco Can't End Dog Food Heart Risk Suit Yet, Buyers Say
Costco has asked a court to end a lawsuit over dog food and heart risk, but the buyers who filed it say the case should go on. The dispute is at an early stage, with no ruling on the merits reported in this story.
Animal Legal Defense Fund's Collaborative Response Project brings law enforcement, prosecutors, veterinarians, and animal welfare professionals together from across the state.
A program called the Collaborative Response Project, run by the Animal Legal Defense Fund, is bringing together police, prosecutors, veterinarians, and animal welfare workers from across a state. The aim is to help these groups work together on cases involving animals. The story was reported by KRTV.
York County SPCA $4M campaign to expand cramped veterinary facility
The York County SPCA has launched a $4 million fundraising campaign to expand its veterinary facility, which the headline describes as cramped. The story reports the effort to add space for the clinic's medical work.
Morocco approves US rendered proteins for pet food
Morocco has approved imports of rendered proteins from the United States for use in pet food. Rendered proteins are processed animal-derived ingredients commonly used as protein sources in pet food.
University and pet food industry partnerships drive research, train workforce
The story describes partnerships between universities and pet food companies that fund research and train workers for the industry. It is a general look at how these collaborations operate, based only on the headline and a brief excerpt.
Petplan announces veterinary award finalists
Petplan has named the finalists for its veterinary awards, according to a Vet Times report. The announcement recognizes vets and practices whose work is being put forward for honors. Little further detail is given in the coverage.
Meet Magnolia: Cheyenne Animal Shelter’s unofficial mascot and newest therapy dog
Magnolia, a dog at the Cheyenne Animal Shelter in Wyoming, has become something of an unofficial mascot there and is now training as a therapy dog. The story introduces her to readers as a familiar face around the shelter.
CSU Veterinary Hospital Celebrates Grand Opening
Colorado State University has held a grand opening celebration for its veterinary hospital. The event marks the start of services at the new facility for animal patients. Little else is reported in the available text.
Freeze-Dried & Dehydrated Cat Food Market Forecast to 2035, Driven by PET Humanization and Premiumization
A market research report forecasts growth in the freeze-dried and dehydrated cat food segment through 2035. The growth is attributed to owners treating pets more like family members and a shift toward premium products.
Triage is the right word: AI and the veterinary front desk - American Animal Hospital Association
An article from the American Animal Hospital Association looks at how artificial intelligence may be used at the veterinary front desk, the first point of contact when clients call or visit a clinic. The piece frames the work as triage, meaning sorting requests by urgency. The excerpt is brief, so the specifics of its recommendations are not clear from this summary.
Screwworm parasite is in Arizona. What pet owners need to know
A 12News story reports that the screwworm parasite has been found in Arizona and tells pet owners what they should know. The piece is aimed at helping owners understand the risk to their animals locally.
How pet owners are using AI—and why veterinary teams should welcome it
Pet owners are increasingly turning to AI tools for information about their animals, and a veterinary trade publication argues that vet teams should view this trend positively rather than with suspicion. The piece is aimed at the professionals who care for pets day to day. Owners may want to bring what they have learned to their vet.
AI use may strengthen veterinary-client relationships, study finds
A study reports that artificial intelligence use in veterinary practice may help strengthen the relationship between veterinarians and their clients. The available information is limited to the headline and a short excerpt, so details of the study's methods and findings are not clear here.
Costly Groceries Make Dinner More Complicated. That Goes for Pets Too.
A New York Times piece looks at rising grocery costs and how they are affecting pet owners as well as families sitting down to dinner. The headline and excerpt give little detail beyond that framing.
New York City begins offering free pet food at city-funded food pantries
New York City has started giving away free pet food at food pantries that the city funds. The move is aimed at helping people who are struggling to afford food for their animals, so they can keep their pets at home.
Vegan Dog Food Market To 2035: Health and Ethics Drive Growth - News and Statistics
A market report from IndexBox projects growth in the vegan dog food sector through 2035, citing health and ethical concerns among buyers as the main drivers. The headline is the only substantive detail available, so the report's specific figures and forecasts are not described here.
Bison co-products in pet food support regenerative ranching
Bison by-products are being used in pet food, and the story links this to regenerative ranching, a farming approach aimed at improving land health. The article is about how using these co-products can support that kind of ranching. Pet owners interested in what goes into their pet's food may find the sourcing angle worth a look.
Episode 308: How a Local Entrepreneur Went From Dog Costumes to Competing with the Biggest Names in Pet Food?
A podcast episode from Biz New Orleans profiles a local entrepreneur who started out making dog costumes and later moved into competing with large pet food companies. The episode is part of the outlet's business series. Details beyond the premise are not included here.
Mars invests £161M in UK pet food plant
Mars is putting £161 million into a pet food plant in the UK. The investment is aimed at the company's pet food production in Britain. For pet owners, it points to continued investment in the food their animals eat.
Pet Owners Continue to Prioritize Pet Health Spending
Pet owners are still putting a high priority on what they spend on animal health, according to a report from Today's Veterinary Business. The coverage points to a continued focus on veterinary care even as other costs rise.
Southern Pines Animal Shelter Celebrates Growth of Kitten Foster Program Thanks to Orphan Kitten Club Grant
A Southern Pines animal shelter is celebrating the growth of its kitten foster program, made possible by a grant from the Orphan Kitten Club. The shelter's news highlights how the funding is helping young kittens find temporary care and a route to adoption.
MSU announces proposed large animal teaching hospital as part of Veterinary College of the Future
Michigan State University has announced a proposed large animal teaching hospital as part of a plan for a Veterinary College of the Future. The story is about the university's veterinary school expanding its facilities for training.
Georgia animal shelter takes in 23 of 114 dogs seized from home with feces-covered floors and dead animals
A Georgia animal shelter has taken in 23 of 114 dogs that were removed from a home where investigators found floors covered in feces and dead animals. The rest of the dogs were not mentioned as placed at the shelter in this report.
Veterinary Technology student Elizabeth Koehl receives IVTA Golden Stethoscope Award
Elizabeth Koehl, a veterinary technology student, has received the Golden Stethoscope Award from the Indiana Veterinary Technician Association. The honor is presented through Purdue University's College of Veterinary Medicine.
Lewisville animal shelter temporarily closes cat services after virus outbreak
A Lewisville animal shelter has temporarily closed its services for cats because of a virus outbreak. The pause is meant to limit the spread of illness among the animals in its care. Owners worried about their own cats may want to ask their vet for guidance.