Interesting & unusual

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January 21, 2021
Weekly News Roundup 1/15 to 1/21
This week: A new veterinary school is coming in the fall, a new Purdue scholarship promotes DE&I, and the top obesity-related pet insurance claims. -
January 21, 2021
Study: One animal species can infect humans with SARS-CoV-2
We know humans can give SARS-CoV-2 to animals. But can animals give it to humans? According to Dutch researchers, the answer is . . . yes. -
January 7, 2021
SARS-CoV-2 is mutating. Here’s what your hospital needs to know
Viruses mutate, and multiple variants of the virus that causes COVID are currently circulating. Should you be worried? -
January 4, 2021
American Kennel Club decrees the Biewer terrier an official breed
It looks a little like a Yorkie, but its name sounds like “beaver.” And as a newly recognized American Kennel Club breed, the Biewer terrier is... -
December 31, 2020
Endangered black-footed ferret gets experimental COVID-19 vaccine in Colorado
When people first started worrying about what species besides humans could catch COVID, ferrets weren’t top of mind for most—except for a group of... -
December 31, 2020
Weekly News Roundup 12/24 to 12/31
This week: The FDA investigates reports of aflatoxin in pet food, dog racing to end in Florida, and the first year of pet ownership is the hardest. -
December 22, 2020
Weekly News Roundup 12/18 to 12/23
This week: Urban environments are bad for pets’—and owners’—allergies, a wild mink in Utah with COVID bodes ill for the future, and kangaroos can... -
December 17, 2020
Study: What dogs don’t hear when you talk to them
Dogs just don’t listen. Or maybe more to the point, dogs can’t listen. Despite their excellent hearing, dogs don’t hear the subtle differences... -
December 15, 2020
Weekly News Roundup 12/11 to 12/17
This week: Congress bans private ownership of big cats and Brazil taps dogs to sniff out COVID. Plus, how do robotic therapy dogs compare to the re... -
December 10, 2020
Where are you in the vaccine queue?
As Americans await a vaccine rollout in the US, most are wondering when they’ll get their shots. Veterinary healthcare workers are no exception. -
December 10, 2020
Who are you calling “bird brain”?
Birds are far from stupid. So their lack of a neocortex has long baffled scientists. A new study may provide clues to help explain that mystery. -
December 3, 2020
An empathetic ear—and more—for veterinary professionals struggling with depression
Between 1979 and 2015, 398 veterinarians died by their own hands. Talking about depression can help. Or, in this case, posting about it. -
December 2, 2020
Weekly News Roundup 11/26 to 12/3
This week: Escaped minks could spread coronavirus to people in Denmark, face masks pose a health risk to animals in an unusual way, and veterinary... -
November 25, 2020
Weekly News Roundup 11/20 to 11/25
This week: BluePearl expands end-of-life services, climate change has Arctic animals on the move, and a spike in pandemic-related dog bites. -
November 24, 2020
Penn Vet to evaluate first-of-its-kind point-of-care pathogen-detection system
Penn Vet is testing a new tool that does real-time veterinary diagnostic testing at the point of care. The technology could be a gamechanger. -
November 24, 2020
What you’re experiencing is an emotional hangover
It’s normal to experience some dip in mood and functioning after a period of high emotion. Kathleen Smith, PhD, offers advice to regain your focus... -
November 19, 2020
Weekly News Roundup 11/13 to 11/19
This week: A protein that protects against Lyme disease, a clue to the cause of canine lung disease, and the pandemic leads to pet theft in the UK. -
November 18, 2020
Scientists discover new species of tick-borne bacteria dangerous to dogs
Researchers have identified a new species of Rickettsia bacteria—and a new vector for Rocky Mountain spotted fever in dogs. -
November 12, 2020
Are N95 masks still hard to find (and does it matter for veterinary professionals)?
In the spring, when COVID first hit, facemasks of any type were in dangerously short supply. And N95 masks were the rarest of all . . . -
November 12, 2020
Weekly News Roundup 11/6 to 11/12
This week: Dogs will return to the White House, minks are declared a danger in Denmark, and bug-based pet food debuts in Europe. -
November 11, 2020
Can Denver’s repeal of its pit bull ban help dismantle stereotypes?
Denver, Colorado, voted to overturn a 30-year-old pit bull ban last week. Will cities with similar bans take the hint? -
November 5, 2020
Gooood dog: Why dogs like vowels
Dogs like A, E, I, O, and U. They also like Y, but we don’t know for sure how often. Here’s the science behind dogs’ affinity for vowels. -
November 5, 2020
“How soon can you get us in?” Managing client expectations during COVID
Veterinary teams adopted an emergency mindset when the pandemic first hit. But we’re in the “new normal” now—and teams may need to adjust clients’... -
November 5, 2020
Weekly News Roundup 10/30 to 11/5
This week: A dean steps down at UC Davis and a new nonprofit takes aim at lack of diversity in the profession. Plus, do UV air-disinfection units... -
October 29, 2020
Pandemic-related pet poisonings continue to rise—but the toxins are different
Calls to the Pet Poison Helpline continue to rise as the pandemic goes on. And the toxins reflect how owners' lives have changed. -
October 28, 2020
Weekly News Roundup 10/23 to 10/29
This week: Applications to veterinary school are way up, American Humane’s 2020 veterinary heroes, and where do pets go when they pass? -
October 22, 2020
Study: There may be a biomarker for canine osteoarthritis—and it involves cranial cruciate ligaments
Despite common wisdom, a new study out of Cornell suggests that the presence of lubricin might actually be a predictor of osteoarthritis. -
October 14, 2020
Weekly News Roundup 10/9 to 10/15
This week: The Tasmanian devils’ triumphant return, blinking slowly can help you communicate with cats, and dogs may like each other’s faces more... -
October 8, 2020
AAHA’s Connexity 2020 a success (literally and virtually!)
“I had no idea what I was getting into going to a virtual conference,” said Coral Ware, CVT. Here’s how it went. -
October 7, 2020
COVID can spread through aerosols: The CDC changes its mind . . . again
In July, a growing number of scientists began to question the CDC's guidance that COVID-19 isn't aerosolized. This week, the CDC came around. -
October 1, 2020
Click ’em or crate ’em: Car restraints for pets save lives
“Every veterinarian can tell you a story about how, if you stop short in your car, an unrestrained dog will go flying forward,” says Michelle Mayer... -
September 30, 2020
Weekly News Roundup 9/25 to 10/1
This week: Social distance and service dogs, pig ears cause problems in Canada, and how 9/11 impacted the health of search-and-rescue dogs. -
September 30, 2020
Once-per-day feedings could improve feline health
Feeding cats more often might actually make them hungrier. Here's why. -
September 29, 2020
Top 5 consequences of brachycephaly
Anne Fawcett, BVSc, MVS, MANZCVS, DECAWBM, shares how brachycephalic conformation is associated with multiple health problems, some of which can be... -
September 24, 2020
Lessons learned from the pets who were diagnosed with SARS-CoV-2
Back in March, the first pet was diagnosed with SARS-CoV-2 in Hong Kong. What‘s the status of SARS-CoV-2 in pets now, nearly seven months later? -
September 24, 2020
Weekly News Roundup 9/18 to 9/24
This week: Researchers investigate why pets catch coronavirus, feeding cats less frequently may be better for them, and a poll on pet owners’... -
September 17, 2020
Mr. Fluffybottom goes to Washington: Pet Week on Capitol Hill
Last week, pets held Congress hostage for three days, and all they did was be their adorable, dependable selves. -
September 16, 2020
Weekly News Roundup 9/11 to 9/17
This week: An inspirational league of veterinary superheroes, a cloned horse could save a species, and the ratio of labra to doodle in labradoodles. -
September 10, 2020
Pandemic puppies and multidog aggression: How to help clients fix behavioral issues
Cases of canine housemate aggression spiked when pet owners tried to integrate their new pandemic adoptees into a household where another dog alrea... -
September 10, 2020
Weekly News Roundup 9/4 to 9/10
This week: FDA announces dog food recall, the secrets of FeLV revealed, and singing dogs in the wild are very much alive. -
September 10, 2020
What happens to pets when owners can no longer care for them?
You can help your clients ensure their pets are cared for should the unthinkable happen. -
September 3, 2020
A Black veterinarian on the lack of diversity in the profession
Will Draper started veterinary school at historically Black Tuskegee University in 1987. It didn’t occur to him at the time that he, as a Black man... -
September 3, 2020
Weekly News Roundup 8/28 to 9/3
This week: A spicy new way to treat canine uveitis, a cat drug could treat COVID-19 in humans, and the FDA warns against deceptively packaged hand... -
August 27, 2020
Weekly News Roundup 8/21 to 8/27
This week: Not all service dogs make the cut, active dogs are less fearful, and veterinary students in Georgia will learn to care for bees. -
August 27, 2020
Utah mink farms report deadly coronavirus outbreak
Minks at fur farms in Utah have tested positive for SARS-CoV-2, marking the first time the virus has been found in minks in the US. -
August 27, 2020
Is litigation the answer to negative online reviews?
A veterinarian who said an ex-client’s negative online reviews cost him his practice was awarded damages of nearly $30,000 after a six-year court... -
August 25, 2020
Research shows dogs understand words and intonation
According to recent research, dogs not only understand the emotional tones of what we say, but also recognize and understand more words than... -
August 20, 2020
Hurricanes, bacteria, parasites: More curveballs in the saga that is 2020
Fears about the possible transmission of SARS-CoV-2 from humans to pets and vice versa are obscuring the proven dangers of clear and present zoonot... -
August 20, 2020
Face your behavior fears—with confidence
Unruly behaviors cause significant distress between clients and their pets, and can significantly increase the risk of relinquishment. But common... -
August 19, 2020
ALERT: Some state licensing boards report spoofing scam
At least two veterinary state boards report that scammers are spoofing the license board’s phone number to try to get personal information from... -
August 13, 2020
Budget-friendly ways to show staff they’re appreciated (especially during a pandemic!)
It’s been a long, tough haul for veterinary teams. How do you show your appreciation to staff for heroically rising to the occasion day after day?... -
August 6, 2020
The unintentional casualty of overwhelmed general practices: Your local ER
Most practices are experiencing a major uptick in business. But the boom in general practices is cascading—onto emergency practices. -
August 6, 2020
Weekly News Roundup 7/31 to 8/6
This week: The FDA approves chewable tabs for canine congestive heart failure, a new veterinary school is slated to open next year, and COVID has... -
August 6, 2020
Building psychological safety
Every veterinary team is currently experiencing a surge of stress and exhaustion. It’s important to ensure that managers and team members are... -
August 5, 2020
The reason cats get COVID and dogs don’t
A couple of Canadian researchers may have figured out why cats get COVID and dogs don’t: a mutation in the gene that provides a vector for the nove... -
July 30, 2020
First US dog diagnosed with SARS-CoV-2 dies
There have only been three dogs in the world who have officially tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 so far. The only one in the US has died. -
July 30, 2020
Childcare amid COVID: What’s a hospital to do?
Christen Skaer, DVM, recently asked her colleagues what their hospitals were doing about staff childcare during COVID. There weren't a lot of... -
July 30, 2020
Weekly News Roundup 7/24 to 7/30
This week: A cat in the UK tests positive for COVID, a vet loses his license to practice medicine, and the pandemic inspires more people to adopt p... -
July 28, 2020
The COVID mask you shouldn’t wear
If you want to help stop the spread of COVID, the kind of mask you wear is critical. -
July 27, 2020
FDA announces recall of human sedative used extralabel by veterinarians
The FDA announced a recall of a sedative commonly used in the treatment of human COVID patients—and by some veterinarians as an anxiolytic. -
July 23, 2020
Weekly News Roundup 7/17 to 7/23
This week: Role models in veterinary medicine, unlocking the secrets of canine cancer, and the future of dental study in veterinary schools. -
July 16, 2020
Big spike in pandemic-related pet poisonings
What’s it like working a pet poison hotline during a pandemic, when people are cleaning like crazy and calls are up 100%? Even crazier than you mig... -
July 16, 2020
Piggybacking pandemics?
Are you ready for another pandemic? Not later, after this one is over—right now. Because it is a possibility. And it starts with pigs. -
July 16, 2020
Weekly News Roundup 7/10 to 7/16
This week: Coronavirus hampers help for feral cats in Canada, buying drugs on Facebook’s black market, and AAHA’s only accredited zoo tests a goril... -
July 14, 2020
Connexity in the (beach) house!
Even though Connexity’s going virtual this year, Alice Malone and her management team plan to be there together. Now they just have to decide on a... -
July 9, 2020
What’s better than treating your staff to a movie about dogs? A bunch of movies about dogs!
Treat your staff to a private showing of The Bow Wow Film Festival, a compilation of the best dog-themed short films of the year. There's even a... -
July 9, 2020
Weekly News Roundup 7/3 to 7/9
This week: Smuckers announces cat food recall, jerky-treat still suspect, and Blue Pearl reports a pandemic-related parvovirus outbreak. -
July 2, 2020
Weekly News Roundup 6/26 to 7/2
This week: Vaccinating wildlife may reduce threat of zoonotic disease, and the AKC recognizes a rare dog breed. Plus, why do fireworks freak out so... -
July 2, 2020
AAHA’s president-elect thanks a veteran for his service—with a service dog
Plenty of veterinarians play matchmaker by putting dogs together with good people. But for Pam Nichols, making the perfect match came about in an... -
June 30, 2020
Helping pets cope with the fireworks pandemic
Americans aren’t limiting their Fourth of July fireworks to the holiday weekend. And that’s a real problem for pets. -
June 25, 2020
When the going gets tough, veterinary teams get nimble
“We’re not a profession that does a good job at rapid change, but almost overnight we completely changed how we practice medicine.” -
June 25, 2020
Training dogs to sniff COVID-19 in . . . armpits?
SARS-CoV-2 is transmitted person-to-person through respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes. But what other bodily fluids mig... -
June 25, 2020
How much should we blame the pandemic for the behavior of naughty pups?
One veterinarian at an AAHA-accredited hospital was recently bitten by a five-month-old Labrador. She attributes it—at least in part—to the pandemi... -
June 25, 2020
Weekly News Roundup 6/19 to 6/25
This week: Big changes in veterinary school classrooms this fall, walking benefits shelter dogs and veterans alike, and juggling kids and work duri... -
June 18, 2020
Cats can be coronavirus carriers—for other cats
Cats with SARS-CoV-2 can give it to other cats. That’s according to researchers who infected cats with SARS-CoV-2 to see what would happen when... -
June 18, 2020
Weekly News Roundup 6/12 to 6/18
This week: Coronaviruses are extremely widespread in the wildlife trade, postal workers are getting along better with dogs, and a celebrity street... -
June 11, 2020
Weekly News Roundup 6/5 to 6/11
This week: Frank talk about racial discrimination, the USDA beefs up guidelines for dog sellers, and pet ambulance in name only. -
June 9, 2020
You’ve got pee-mail—and it’s COVID test results
Kössi and Lucky knew the people had COVID-19 before the people did. More remarkably, they knew before the people even began to show symptoms. -
June 4, 2020
Weekly News Roundup 5/29 to 6/4
This week: A new cat virus discovered in Vancouver, snake-bit cats do better than snake-bit dogs, and scientists can now test dolphins and sea... -
June 3, 2020
First dog in the US tests positive for SARS-CoV-2
If that headline gives you déjà vu (“Didn’t the first dog in the US already test positive for SARS-CoV-2? Like, a month ago?”), you’re probably... -
May 28, 2020
Weekly News Roundup 5/22 to 5/28
This week: Treating COVID-19 in people with a drug developed for cats, seizure-prone dogs may have tells, and London cat’s evening stroll ends with... -
May 28, 2020
COVID’s effect on the human-animal bond
There’s no question that stay-at-home orders have impacted pets and their owners. Now, a new survey from Banfield Pet Hospital reveals how, and to... -
May 27, 2020
Veterinarian lawmakers propose increased scrutiny of imported dogs
More than one million dogs are imported into the United States each year. Most are healthy, but some are not. And the number of unhealthy ones is... -
May 21, 2020
Weekly News Roundup 5/15 to 5/21
This week: More dogs are being trained to sniff out COVID-19, new veterinary schools are determined to open despite the pandemic, and driving with ... -
May 15, 2020
Pet scams are alive and well and now come with a coronavirus twist
Stay-at-home restrictions aren’t slowing down pet scammers much. In fact, they’re helping. -
May 13, 2020
A plethora of pandemic pet adoptions? Maybe not so much . . .
Pandemic-related pet adoptions are definitely up in the US . . . but maybe not as much as some news reports suggest. -
May 7, 2020
Weekly News Roundup 5/1 to 5/7
This week: The AVMA names this year’s Bustad Companion Animal Veterinarian of the Year, social distancing is good for animals in the wild, and what... -
May 4, 2020
COVID-19: A view from abroad
The COVID-19 pandemic looks pretty grim for veterinarians here in North America. But how does it look to your colleagues around the world facing th... -
April 30, 2020
Weekly News Roundup 4/24 to 4/30
This week: A pre-existing antiviral drug may help COVID-19 patients recover faster, the pandemic could lead to a pet baby boom, and you should neve... -
April 30, 2020
Tips for making curbside check-ins safer (and easier) for everyone
Although some states are preparing to relax social distancing guidelines, curbside check-ins are likely to continue for most hospitals for some tim... -
April 23, 2020
In the midst of a national tragedy, a small glimmer of good news
When Jennifer McKay, DVM, began working to save the small dog’s life, she had no idea she belonged to a friend of hers. A friend who had already lo... -
April 23, 2020
Weekly News Roundup 4/17 to 4/23
This week: Dogs could suffer when quarantine ends, there are roadblocks in the way of finding a coronavirus vaccine, and a rare species of dog figh... -
April 21, 2020
Removing PPE the right way: Do you know how to doff?
As many as half of human healthcare workers don’t remove personal protective equipment (PPE) correctly, according to a 2015 study from the Universi... -
April 16, 2020
AAHA releases interim vaccination considerations for dogs and cats
Most people know that the Veterinarian’s Oath focuses on caring for animals and protecting animal welfare. But there is also a very important line ... -
April 15, 2020
What one AAHA-accredited practice wishes they could tell their clients
A veterinarian writes an imaginary "memo to clients," inspired by the incredible patience, indomitable good cheer, and flat-out fortitude of her... -
April 15, 2020
Veterinarians and COVID-19 in Canada
Canada has 200 AAHA-accredited hospitals. Canada also has Covid-19: 27,540 confirmed cases as of April 15, and just under 1,000 deaths. How are you... -
April 14, 2020
North Royalton takes a monstrous approach to COVID-19
What do you do when COVID-19 divides your tightly knit team? The team at AAHA-accredited North Royalton Animal Hospital is taking monstrous measure... -
April 9, 2020
Weekly News Roundup 4/3 to 4/9
This week: More veterinary colleges go online, glimmers of hope on the COVID-19 vaccine front, and pet fostering gets popular as people stay home -
April 9, 2020
Can animals catch COVID-19? Probably not. But then along came a tiger . . .
Up until last weekend, there were only four reported cases of dogs and cats testing positive for the SARS-CoV-2 virus anywhere in the world: two do... -
April 7, 2020
Scary Times Success Manual can help you now
Transforming current anxieties and fear into strategic growth, progress, and achievement is the objective for this manual from Dan Sullivan. The 10... -
April 3, 2020
Some veterinary hospitals donating unneeded PPE to their human counterparts
Got spare PPE? Ready to give it away? That’s what Andrea Moore, DVM, co-owner and medical director of AAHA-accredited Pinnacle Animal Hospital in S... -
April 2, 2020
Weekly News Roundup 3/27 to 4/2
This week: Veterinary colleges go online and coronavirus fears could derail scientific research. And by the by, does a dog need a learner’s permit ... -
March 31, 2020
N95 mask production ramping up, but you have options if you’re crafty and in a hurry
You already know that facemasks are in critically short supply. That's why a small DIY cottage industry has sprung up around making your own masks. -
March 26, 2020
Weekly News Roundup 3/20 to 3/26
This week: Some medical students get out of school early to join the fray, human medical workers told to keep mum on COVID-19, and good news on the... -
March 11, 2020
Weekly News Roundup 3/6 to 3/12
This week: The passing of the world’s first cloned cat, face mask theft skyrockets, and where do cats go when they’re out and about? -
March 10, 2020
Tiny tapeworm mimics symptoms of liver cancer
Echinococcus multilocularis is well established in wild canids in southern Ontario, and could migrate to the US. Adult E. multilocularis infect... -
March 5, 2020
Coronavirus update: Pets are safe . . . but wash your hands
That seems to be the general consensus when it comes to companion animals and COVID-19. Reports that a dog in Hong Kong repeatedly tested “weak... -
March 4, 2020
Weekly News Roundup 2/28 to 3/5
This week: Pet insurance payouts hit new highs, heat-seeking dog noses, and UC Davis named top veterinary school (again). -
February 20, 2020
Weekly News Roundup 2/14 to 2/20
This week: Denver’s mayor votes thumbs down on pit bulls, the coronavirus slows down science, and canines could hold the key to brain cancer. -
February 20, 2020
How much is that doggy in the window . . . worth?
Because what he costs is one thing. What he’s worth is quite another. And according to a new paper, he’s worth around $10,000. -
February 12, 2020
Weekly News Roundup 2/7 to 2/13
This week: FDA approves new source for rescues, golden retrievers shut out of Westminster winner’s circle again , and Denver City Council says “yes... -
February 6, 2020
Weekly News Roundup 1/31 to 2/6
This week: A frostbitten cat gets 3D-printed paws, a con man peddling canine-cancer cures gets caught, and a veterinary school that admits rejected... -
January 30, 2020
One Health, wicked problems, and carbapenem-resistant E. Coli: Penn Vet weathers the perfect storm
When researchers at the University of Pennsylvania Matthew J. Ryan Veterinary Hospital (Penn Vet) shipped off a set of animal isolates to the US Fo... -
January 29, 2020
Weekly News Roundup 1/24 to 1/30
This week: A new air travel option for pets, CBD research gets gifted at Colorado State, and travelling the world with a ferret. -
January 23, 2020
Adverse reactions to anesthesia: It’s not just greyhounds
A rare genetic mutation could result in some canine patients being exposed to dangerously high levels of certain anesthetic agents. -
January 22, 2020
Bartonella bacteria found in canine HSA tumors
The authors of a new study say their findings further support the connection between persistent infecton and some types of cancer. -
January 16, 2020
Weekly News Roundup 1/10 to 1/16
This week: Many people with dog allergies only allergic to males, wildlife thrives in a nuclear wasteland, and checking out dog photos online could... -
January 9, 2020
Weekly News Roundup 1/3 to 1/9
This week: World’s first cloned cat still going strong, beware CBD products that leave out the CBD, and a cat thief thoughtfully leaves owner a not... -
December 31, 2019
The top 10 NEWStat stories of 2019
As 2019 draws to a close and we look back over the year that was, NEWStat put together a list of the most popular news stories we published over th... -
December 26, 2019
Study: Dogs can count, kind of
That’s among the finding of a new study by researchers at Emory University (EU) in Atlanta, Georgia. More accurately, the findings indicate that do... -
December 26, 2019
Weekly News Roundup 12/20 to 12/26
This week: A police dog gets busted for theft, firefighters rescue a dog who literally chased a cat up a tree, and a shelter dog gets some... -
December 18, 2019
Weekly News Roundup 12/13 to 12/19
This week: Military veterans with PTSD could get free service dogs, trekking to Idaho to find out if dogs can detect bird flu, and Santa’s reindeer... -
December 18, 2019
Common cat virus could be linked to feline cancer
A new hepatitis B–like virus called domestic cat hepadnavirus (DCH) was discovered last year by Australian researchers and is now believed to be a... -
December 12, 2019
Say what? Dogs can recognize new words and voices
Dog owners might want to consider getting their pet one of those word of the day desk calendars (and a desk to put it on): Researchers in Great... -
December 11, 2019
Weekly News Roundup 12/ 6 to 12/12
This week: A congressman’s pet rabbit flies at taxpayer expense, Smucker recalls some cat food, and a big, red dog gets a reboot. -
December 5, 2019
Pssst: If you can you tell what she’s thinking, you may be a “cat whisperer”
Many people think cats are hard to read, but some Canadian researchers wanted to find out just how true that is. And it turns out that some people... -
November 27, 2019
Weekly News Roundup 11/ 22 to 11/27
This week: A dog’s lick turns deadly, cruelty to animals is now a federal crime, and mixed news from the AVMA Economic Summit. -
November 21, 2019
Weekly News Roundup 11/15 to 11/21
This week: One man’s clever scheme to sneak an overweight cat on a plane, freeze-dried versus stuffed, and cat food samples test positive for... -
November 14, 2019
AAHA’s only accredited zoo saves the lives of two panther kittens in Florida
Last July, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) trail cameras caught footage of a radio-collared, female panther in the wild who... -
November 12, 2019
Defining causes of dogs’ aggression in boarding facilities
Of all the behaviors boarding and daycare personnel experience, dogs’ aggression can be difficult and frequently dangerous. Dogs become aggressive... -
November 6, 2019
Weekly News Roundup 11/1 to 11/7
This week: This year’s oddest pet insurance claim gets paranormal, animals who can navigate by the stars, and a list of all the animals who’ve ever... -
October 31, 2019
AAHA-accredited hospital staff save man struck by lightening
It was a lightning strike heard ’round the world. And the man it struck is alive and well today (along with his three German shepherds) thanks to t... -
October 30, 2019
Weekly News Roundup 10/25 to 10/31
This week: Alumni give back in the Badger State, the most popular dog names for 2020, and are you taking enough photos of your cat? -
October 24, 2019
Weekly News Roundup 10/18 to 10/24
This week: Arizona greenlit for new veterinary college and testing on early detection of canine cancer. Plus, 1 woman, 1 van, and . . . 300 rats. -
October 21, 2019
Canine dysautonomia is killing dogs and no one knows why
It’s a disease that was first diagnosed in a dog in the UK in 1983. The second case popped up in the state of Wyoming in 1991. And how it got from... -
October 17, 2019
TRENDS IN YOUR INBOX: Parasites Are on the Move
Each month in NEWStat , we highlight an article from the upcoming issue of Trends magazine. As pet parasite problems pop up all over, experts... -
October 9, 2019
Connexity by AAHA 2019: Street clinic saviors
“When the ambulance came, I started to freak out a little,” said Heather Loenser, DVM. Loenser, AAHA’s senior veterinary officer, was volunteering ... -
October 9, 2019
Weekly News Roundup 10/4 to 10/10
This week: Owning a dog can lower your risk of death from almost anything, invasive pets are becoming a problem in some US cities, and a new study... -
October 3, 2019
Feline weight-loss study has unexpected results involving (yuck!) vegetables
According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, 60% of cats in the US are overweight or obese. A couple of researchers at Virginia Tech... -
October 3, 2019
Weekly News Roundup 9/27 to 10/3
This week: The man who created the Labradoodle rues the day, new dog treats made from swamp rodents, and the FDA warns of raw pet food that tested... -
September 26, 2019
Study: Don’t believe those cat memes
Most cat memes are predicated on the idea that cats are aloof, impersonal, and, frequently, jerks. But new research out of Oregon State University... -
September 18, 2019
Weekly News Roundup 9/13 to 9/19
This week: A new veterinary school will break ground in Texas despite controversy, a mysterious Leptospirosis outbreak in Utah, and 23 funny tweets... -
September 12, 2019
New research shows (long-term) promise for eradicating tick-borne disease
Ticks can transmit a number of diseases to both pets and people through their saliva, including Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Ehrlich... -
September 11, 2019
New AI-based diagnostic tool predicts feline kidney disease—two years in advance
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is the number-one cause of death in cats older than five, and it’s estimated that it affects around 30% of cats over 1... -
September 11, 2019
Weekly News Roundup 9/6 to 9/12
This week: Find out if you follow the most popular pet influencers, the FDA recalls more pet food products, and gender discrimination in the... -
September 9, 2019
Study: Different breeds mean different brains
Ever wonder why some dogs have big heads and some dogs have little heads? Humans did that. -
September 5, 2019
Kibbles ’n Bits (of insects)
At least 2 billion people worldwide eat insects regularly as part of their diet. There’s no telling how many cats and dogs do. But one thing is... -
August 30, 2019
Some pet owners spend more on their pet’s health than they do on their own
And they’re willing to go into debt to do it. That’s according to a new survey by online financial group LendEDU that asked 1,000 US pet owners how... -
August 29, 2019
Study: How scared is that doggie on the table?
Maybe a lot. A new study out of Australia found that up to 40% of dog owners report their dogs are scared while being examined by a veterinarian. -
August 26, 2019
Scientists figure out how to breed Toxoplasma gondii in mice
Researchers have a found a way to breed Toxoplasma gondii in mice, and that’s going to save the lives of a lot of cats. Toxoplasma gondii (or Toxo...