News
Bill to Combat Lyme and Other Tick-Borne Diseases Advances
Nationwide, tick-borne diseases have risen exponentially from approximately 30,000 cases in 2003 to an estimated 450,000 last year.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Multicultural Pet Owners Are a Growing Segment
Pets now live in 67 million U.S. households, and multicultural pet owners are a key reason why, according to a report by Packaged Facts. Hispanics, Asians, and African Americans are an influential and growing segment among owners of dogs, cats, and other pets.
Ethics/Welfare
U.S. Senate Passes Bill Making Animal Cruelty a Federal Crime
The Senate unanimously passed the Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture Act two weeks after the House passed it on a voice vote.
News
Study Shows Positive Impact of Fear Free Certification in Veterinary Practices
Veterinary practices show stronger performance across major industry KPIs after implementing Fear Free techniques, according to a two-year-long study outlined in a special report entitled “The Positive Impact of Fear Free Certification.
News
AAFP Releases Updated Feline Zoonoses Guidelines
The AAFP aims to provide accurate information about feline zoonotic diseases to owners, physicians, and veterinarians with these guidelines.
News
“Pet Parents” Are Shaking Up $75 Billion Pet Industry, New Data Shows
Orlando-based advertising agency Bigeye released its 2019 Pet Industry Study, which reveals how “pet parenting” is reshaping the landscape for the consumer packaged goods and retail industries.
Ethics/Welfare
Poll: Have You Ever Suspected a Pet Owner of Animal Abuse?
Sadly, more than 400 of our Facebook fans said they suspected a pet owner of animal abuse.
Integrative Medicine
Poll: Are You Being Asked About CBD Products in Your Practice?
We asked our Facebook fans: Have you been asked by pet owners about cannabinoid treatments for their pets? At issue is whether veterinary professionals can recommend and dispense these products and treatments for their patients.
News
Prescribing Oral Opioids for Dogs Likely Doesn’t Help Them
Sending ailing dogs home with oral opioids may not be an effective way to manage their pain, experts report in a free, online continuing education program recently developed for veterinarians.
