Legislation & regulation

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January 21, 2021
How’s your state’s vaccine rollout going?
In most places, the COVID vaccine rollout is confused at best. Vet med professionals share their vaccination frustrations and successes. -
January 20, 2021
FDA approves tablet for treatment of canine idiopathic epilepsy
The FDA has granted conditional approval to chewable potassium bromide tablets for controlling seizures in dogs with idiopathic epilepsy. -
January 14, 2021
Midwestern Pet Foods expands recall of aflatoxin-contaminated pet food
Last week it was 28. This week, it’s more than 70. That’s how many pets have died after eating Sportmix pet food due to suspected aflatoxin... -
January 14, 2021
FDA conditionally approves first oral tablet to treat canine lymphoma
Which means that once you prescribe it, clients can administer it themselves at home. -
January 6, 2021
FDA investigating pet food for lethal levels of toxin
The FDA is investigating now-recalled Sportmix pet food for potentially fatal levels of aflatoxin following the deaths of more than two dozen dogs... -
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 23, 2020
Study: Punishment-based training is stressful for dogs
A new study out of Portugal adds to the mounting evidence that dogs trained using aversive stimuli suffer long-term negative effects. -
December 23, 2020
How the new stimulus package will help practices
Congress passed a $900 billion COVID relief bill and stimulus package this week. Here’s how your practice could benefit. -
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... -
November 19, 2020
FDA approves first intratumoral injection to treat nonmetastatic mast cell tumors in dogs
On Monday, the FDA approved Stelfonta to treat mast cell tumors in dogs, giving clinicians a new treatment modality. -
November 12, 2020
How the new COVID surge could affect veterinary hospitals
Experts have been predicting a fall surge in COVID cases since last spring, and now it's here. How will that impact hospitals? -
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? -
October 29, 2020
FDA approves first medicine for weight management in cats with chronic kidney disease
A newly approved medication could prolong the lives of cats diagnosed with chronic kidney disease by helping them maintain a healthy weight. -
October 29, 2020
What taxpayers should know about protective claims for possible ACA tax refunds
Largely, tax refunds result from the overpayment of income taxes through payroll tax withholding and/or quarterly tax estimates for any particular... -
October 9, 2020
Pet food recall: FDA investigating unsafe levels of alfatoxins
Last month, Sunshine Mills issued a dog food recall due to high levels of aflatoxin. Yesterday, they expanded the recall. Today, the FDA stepped in. -
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
Study: More pets could have SARS-CoV-2 than we thought
It turns out the relatively small number of cats and dogs who have tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 may not reflect the number of actual pets who ha... -
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 23, 2020
Introducing AAHA’s new End-of-Life Care accreditation
In an effort to help veterinary practitioners elevate end-of-life care for companion animals, AAHA now offers an End-of-Life Care accreditation... -
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 10, 2020
Introducing the 2020 AAHA/AAFP Feline Vaccination Guidelines
What you need to know about the 2020 AAHA/AAFP Feline Vaccination Guidelines , straight from the Task Force chair. -
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. -
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 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... -
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 17, 2020
Help overturn an IRS ruling on PPP deductions that could hurt veterinarians
More than half of US veterinary practices took out PPP loans to keep their doors open. Then the IRS changed the terms. -
July 9, 2020
Don’t let unexpected events or errors derail your controlled substance records
In order to meet the DEA’s core compliance requirement of creating and maintaining the most accurate records possible, a specific protocol for... -
July 2, 2020
How to properly log and dispose of expired controlled substances
Comprehensive controlled substance recordkeeping is the backbone of DEA compliance, and the DEA wants to see that your practice is tracking the ful... -
July 2, 2020
FDA approves generic version of topical parasiticide for cats
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Vetoquinol USA’s Imoxi Topical Solution for Cats. -
June 11, 2020
PPP update: How it’s changed and what those changes mean for you
With a stroke of the president’s pen, the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act brought desperately needed reform to well-meaning financial... -
June 4, 2020
They cancelled your favorite conference. So what are you going to do about CE?
How much have CE requirements changed due to the pandemic? -
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 7, 2020
Leading diagnostic labs say testing delays are possible for some feline samples
Those two cats who tested positive for COVID-19 in New York State last month may have thrown a wrench in lab-test turnaround time for all the other... -
May 7, 2020
From curbside to inside: Strategies for the beginning of back to normal
Things are a long way from being anywhere near back to normal , but with many states starting to relax stay-at-home orders and allowing businesses ... -
April 30, 2020
The CDC now recommends social distancing for pets
The CDC and the USDA announced last week the first confirmed cases of SARS-CoV-2 infection in two pet cats in New York State. In the wake of that... -
April 23, 2020
Small businesses get a second chance at relief loans
If you didn’t secure a piece of the billions of dollars in pandemic-related money slated to go to US small businesses, you’ll get another chance in... -
April 16, 2020
The PPP is out of money. Now what?
Ironically, the Paycheck Protection Program ran out of money on April 15. What’s next for veterinarians? -
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 8, 2020
American Heartworm Society provides new guidance on heartworm protocols during the pandemic
While telemedicine is proving a lifeline for many hospitals during the current crisis, it doesn’t allow for routine heartworm testing and the... -
April 3, 2020
The CARES Act: What practices should know
The CARES Act, passed March 27, is an attempt to provide relief to not only individual Americans and large corporations, but also to small business... -
April 3, 2020
Applications for SBA Loans for small businesses (including veterinary hospitals) roll out today
Attention veterinary hospitals worried about making payroll and keeping their doors open: the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) portion of the... -
April 2, 2020
The CARES Act: What veterinary staff should know
On March 27, Congress passed the CARES Act, a sweeping, $2 trillion bill aimed at providing relief to millions of Americans as the US economy is... -
April 1, 2020
CDC: An about face on face masks?
You don’t need to wear a face mask if you’re not sick: the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) says so. But what if you’re sick and you don’t know it... -
April 1, 2020
Free legal aid for veterinary practices
How does free legal aid sound? With the global pandemic still in full swing, small businesses need all the help they can get, including legal advic... -
March 26, 2020
FDA says yes to telemedicine—by not saying no
On Tuesday, the FDA announced that it’s temporarily easing restrictions on veterinarians’ use of telemedicine so they can more easily treat pets... -
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 25, 2020
Mental health risks and strategies for veterinary teams during the pandemic
Both the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health provide online resources for... -
March 23, 2020
Family First Coronavirus Response Act: Fact sheet
An easily scannable fact sheet to use in your practice. -
March 21, 2020
Families First Coronavirus Response Act overview and related issues
On Wednesday, March 18, 2020, President Donald Trump signed a $100 billion relief package—the Families First Coronavirus Response Act—to address th... -
March 20, 2020
Industrial facemasks okayed for hospital use—or, if you can’t wait, you can make your own
How badly does your hospital need surgical masks and other personal protection equipment (PPE)? Thanks to new legislation, N95 respirators are on t... -
March 16, 2020
COVID-19 and companion animals: They’re probably safe . . . but keep washing your hands
It’s that one darn dog. The one in Hong Kong who tested “weak positive” for SARS-CoV-2 on February 28 . And again on February 29. And again on Marc... -
March 16, 2020
Coronavirus guide: Communicating with staff and clients
The situation with the coronavirus (COVID-19) is rapidly evolving as the virus is spreading in countries around the globe, including in the United... -
March 12, 2020
Short on masks and gowns? The FDA can help you make the most out of what you have left
If you’re running thin on surgical masks and other personal protective equipment (PPE) due to coronavirus-related shortages, you’re not alone. The... -
March 5, 2020
Introducing a new continuum of patient-focused anesthesia
Tamara Grubb, DVM, PhD, DACVAA, cochair of the 2020 AAHA Anesthesia and Monitoring Guidelines for Dogs and Cats , is excited about the new... -
February 26, 2020
Weekly News Roundup 2/21 to 2/27
This week: Canine blood banks face increased regulation in California, Western has a new name, and what happened to the happiest animal in the worl... -
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 13, 2020
Pet obesity: Is it a disease yet?
According to Banfield Pet Hospital, pet obesity is an epidemic. But if it’s an epidemic, does that mean it’s a disease? -
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 22, 2020
Weekly News Roundup 1/17 to 1/23
This week: A new music-streaming service for pets, the most-trafficked animal in the world might be one you’ve never heard of, and why you don’t wa... -
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... -
January 8, 2020
Upcoming Oregon vote could change the way you practice telemedicine
A controversial proposed amendment to Oregon’s Veterinary Practice Act may have ripple effects that could change the way veterinarians nationwide... -
January 8, 2020
New FDA draft guidance on compounding may not meet your needs. You could help change that
The US Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Veterinary Medicine (FDA CVM) recently released its draft guidance for industry (GFI) #256 for... -
January 2, 2020
FDA announces mirtazapine tablet recall
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued a MedWatch Safety Alert for one lot of mirtazapine 7.5 mg tablets. -
January 2, 2020
Mexico drops health certificate requirement for tourists traveling with pets
If you have “get pet health certificate” on your mid-winter Mexican getaway to-do list, you can cross it off. -
January 2, 2020
Weekly News Roundup 12/26 to 1/2
This week: The mental health benefits of childhood dog ownership, animal-testing-free cosmetics sales now the law in California, and the American... -
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 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
Campylobacter is back, and it's just as hard to treat as before
With 30 people in 13 states reported ill, a new outbreak of multidrug-resistant Campylobacter jejuni linked to puppies sold in pet stores is... -
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 4, 2019
Weekly News Roundup 11/ 28 to 12/5
This week: A proposed law would require veterinarians in Florida to report suspected animal abuse, beleaguered dog-walking app Wag under fire again... -
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
If you’re a veterinarian and a DEA registrant, SORS Online will affect you—to a point
Last year, Congress passed the Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities... -
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 13, 2019
FDA, CDC agree: Go ahead and pick up those pig ears!
If you’ve had a craving for pig ears (you may be a fan of nose-to-tail eating), you’ll be delighted to know that pig ear treats recently received t... -
November 12, 2019
Weekly News Roundup 11/8 to 11/14
This week: Former musher hopes sled dogs can help slow aging in humans, a canine lieutenant commander in the Navy, and the Dallas Cowboys add a cat... -
November 7, 2019
FDA approves generic clomipramine to treat separation anxiety in dogs
Treating an anxious dog? Now you have options you didn’t have before. -
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 23, 2019
Prescribing oral opioids for dogs probably doesn’t help them—and could hurt their owners
Given the popularity of tramadol among opioid addicts and how often pet owners doctor shop for veterinarians willing to prescribe it, sending home... -
October 10, 2019
DEA issues new marching orders in the war against opioid addiction
On October 1, 2019, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) released its 2020 fiscal year work plan to its diversion investigators. This likely... -
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
TRENDS IN YOUR INBOX: Biosecurity in the Spotlight
Each month in NEWStat , we highlight an article from the upcoming issue of Trends magazine. Many nosocomial or hospital-acquired infections (HAIs)... -
September 25, 2019
Weekly News Roundup 9/20 to 9/26
This week: A woman quits her job to find her dog, and veterinary students want to know where their money’s going. Also: should human surgeons opera... -
September 24, 2019
PIJAC issues statement on use of pet vaccinations
ccording to its statement last fall, the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council (PIJAC) supports the judicious use of vaccines in pets in order to... -
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... -
August 15, 2019
US Department of Labor: Working in the veterinary field is more dangerous than working in law enforcement
According to figures compiled by the US Department of Labor, 12% of people who work in the veterinary services profession reported work-related... -
August 8, 2019
Who let the dogs (and the cats and the hamsters and the parrots) in?
A dog in a deli. A cat in a coffee shop. A bird on an airplane. Companion animals who serve double duty as emotional support animals (ESAs) are... -
July 31, 2019
Put down those pig ears—again!
How many times do we have to say it? Possibly every time the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the US Food and Drug... -
July 25, 2019
New study offers more fodder to spay/neuter discussion
The age at which large-breed dogs are spayed or neutered has become a hot topic with regard to obesity and nontraumatic orthopedic injuries, and a... -
July 25, 2019
Weekly News Roundup 7/19 to 7/25
This week: Inaugural class at new veterinary school could get sent home come September, tracking baby turtles from the International Space Station,... -
July 15, 2019
FDA issues xylitol update: It’s not just in chewing gum anymore
We already knew that Xylitol is poisonous to dogs; researchers figured that out back in the 1960s. But it turns out there’s way more of it out ther... -
July 10, 2019
FDA, CDC agree: Put down those pig ears
And if you’ve been gnawing on them (they’re a human delicacy in some countries), you might want to spit ‘em out. The FDA and the CDC are... -
July 1, 2019
FDA update: An investigation into grain-based diets and the possible link to canine DCM
In July 2018, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it was investigating a potential link between heart disease in dogs and the... -
May 31, 2019
FDA: Company voluntarily recalls injectable versions of popular NSAIDs
A pharmaceutical company in the UK is voluntarily recalling 34 lots of veterinary injectable drug products due to sterility concerns, according to... -
April 29, 2019
FDA: Jurox voluntarily recalls two lots of Alfaxan after reports of adverse side effects, including one death
After receiving adverse reports involving five animals, Australia-based Jurox Animal Health voluntarily recalled two lots of the widely used... -
April 25, 2019
Former-DEA agent: Veterinary hospitals are “low-hanging fruit”
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has too much time on its hands. At least, that’s how it might seem to some veterinary professionals as th... -
April 18, 2019
Are your controlled substance records DEA compliant?
Recently, several hospitals in the West have been unsure about whether AAHA Controlled Substance Logs were in recordkeeping compliance with both DE... -
March 26, 2019
Veterinarian at AAHA-accredited hospital tricks her way to a national championship
Meet the 2019 National Stunt Dog Champions: Maggie Weston, DVM, and her 15-month-old Australian shepherd, Skye. Weston says she got involved in dog... -
March 21, 2019
Hill’s Recall Expansion
This press release just in from Hill's Pet Nutrition: It is with sincere regret that I write to inform you that Hill’s is expanding the voluntarily... -
February 11, 2019
FDA doubles options for approved insulin treatment of canine diabetes
It's official: Prozinc's not just for cats anymore. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced last week that it had approved ProZinc for... -
January 31, 2019
Hill’s voluntarily recalls select canned dog food due to vitamin D concerns
Pet health and safety are Hill’s Pet Nutrition’s first concern. That’s why Hill’s contacted AAHA and asked us to help spread word of their voluntar... -
January 24, 2019
AVMA Council on Education seeking volunteers
You could have a say on the future of veterinary education. The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Council on Education (COE) Selection... -
January 11, 2019
Study: Rise in veterinary opioid prescriptions could contribute to human opioid epidemic
A new study by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine and the School of Veterinary Medicine reviewed all opioi... -
December 26, 2018
AI could help you diagnose disease by scanning your clinical notes
Say the US Food and Drug administration has issued another pet food recall. Some animals are dying. Are your patients at risk? Imagine being able t... -
December 17, 2018
The Pet and Women Safety (PAWS) Act to become law this week
While women have historically borne the brunt of domestic violence, as many as 86% of domestic violence survivors have reported that their family... -
December 10, 2018
FDA approves drug for dogs with noise aversion (but not in time for New Year’s Eve)
The US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Center for Veterinary Medicine recently approved Pexion (imepitoin tablets) to treat noise aversion in... -
December 5, 2018
Article: Grain-free diets are “market-driven fads” with no proven link to dilated cardiomyopathy in dogs
Who knew eating peas could be trendy? Last July, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it was investigating a potential link... -
November 19, 2018
The VA and the FDA come down on opposite sides of the animal testing divide
In the dog-eat-dog world of Washington politics, it sometimes seems as though the right paw doesn’t know what the left paw is doing.The US Food and... -
October 11, 2018
Weekly News Roundup 10/5–10/11
This week: Veterinarians treat bees, a dog who lost her limbs helps human amputees, and rat-catching cats are a contradiction in terms. -
September 20, 2018
Well-intentioned opioid quotas have unintended consequences for veterinary care
The opioid shortage is both a manufacturing issue and a manufactured one. The manufacturing part can be traced back to production issues at a Pfize... -
August 30, 2018
Weekly News Roundup 8/24–8/30
This week: A surprising new survey reveals the type of pet who makes kids happiest, service dogs who wash out of basic training are available to go... -
August 29, 2018
AAHA joins other veterinary leaders in call for strong licensure requirements
When it’s all about quality of care, everyone’s on board. The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), American Association of Veterinary... -
August 27, 2018
No more needles: New research could mean cure for dogs, humans with Type 1 diabetes
Okay, maybe just one needle every three months. But one shot every 90 days sure beats daily insulin injections, if promising new research out of... -
August 24, 2018
Genetic testing shows animal shelters often get breeds wrong . . . and not always by mistake
He sure looks like some kind of pit bull terrier, but the shelter says otherwise. If you go to a shelter to adopt a dog and ask an employee what... -
August 16, 2018
FDA releases new tools to help veterinarians fight opioid abuse
The United States is battling an epidemic of opioid abuse that claimed 42,000 lives and caused 1,000 emergency room visits per day in 2016. The US... -
August 1, 2018
FDA approves cannabis for treating pets (sort of)
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) gave veterinarians the green light to use cannabis in the treatment of pets—in a manner of speaking. Put ... -
April 26, 2018
Weekly News Roundup 4/20–4/26
This week: A daring baboon breakout, Congress could ban Americans from eating their pets, and a cancerous mass that’s anything but. -
April 19, 2018
Weekly News Roundup 4/13–4/19
This week: Dogs get banned, a rescue backfires, and your pet wants to know if there’s anything good on Netflix. -
April 4, 2018
Weekly News Roundup 3/30–4/5
This week: The Empire State considers pot for pets, comfort dogs get their day court, and why you otter-not flush kitty litter. -
March 28, 2018
Unhand that dog!
Which caregivers should be allowed to put their hands on a client’s pet? And under what circumstances? For that matter, what constitutes a qualifie... -
March 23, 2018
Veterinarians take on Congress, the Farm Bill, and student debt
If you had a chance to talk face-to-face with the government officials you helped elect about the most pressing issues facing veterinary medicine... -
March 14, 2018
There’s never been a better time for an opioid shortage
The opioid shortage isn’t going away any time soon. The shortage, which is severely affecting veterinarians’ ability to provide pain management for... -
March 12, 2018
Nearly a dozen brands of dog food recalled due to potentially toxic levels of vitamin D
On Monday, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) alerted pet owners and veterinary professionals that at least 11 different brands of dog food... -
March 8, 2018
Weekly News Roundup 3/2–3/8
This week: Cats! Two dead cats spark a cat food recall, a cat gets under a model’s skin—literally, and a cat owner adopts a kidney donor (it’s good... -
February 22, 2018
Weekly News Roundup 2/16–2/22
This week: rescue dogs on the catwalk, dog mats go upscale, and the Flintstones got it wrong about Dino -
February 16, 2018
Pet food recalled after traces of euthanasia drug found
The Gravy Train stops here. So do the Kibbles ’n Bits, Ol’ Roy, and Skippy. Big Heart Pet Brands announced on Thursday that it’s recalling 27... -
February 15, 2018
Weekly News Roundup 2/9 – 2/15/18
This week: a loophole keeps a dog out the Kansas governor’s race, a lion poacher gets poached by lions, and contaminated dog food sparks salmonella... -
February 2, 2018
Blow off your friends and let’s have some quality “us” time
If you’d rather just hang out at home with your pets after a long day at the hospital, you’re not alone. According to a new study, more than half o... -
January 24, 2018
Food stamps for pets?
Low-income Americans are having a hard enough time feeding themselves. Feeding their pets is an even bigger challenge. Some 42 million Americans... -
January 4, 2018
Weekly News Roundup 12/28/17 – 1/4/18
This week: a Staffordshire terrier peers reviews papers, Colorado pays the tab for large animal vet students, and who gets the dog in a divorce? -
December 28, 2017
Weekly News Roundup 12/22 – 12/28
This week: checking for microchips becomes law in New York, why more dogs aren't sniffing out cancer, and nipping compassion fatigue in the bud -
December 27, 2017
Reporting animal abuse just got easier
“Veterinarians who want to report suspected animal abuse often encounter a bureaucratic runaround,” says Phil Arkow. Arkow hopes that the recent... -
December 14, 2017
FDA says shortage of pain relief drugs due to manufacturing issue
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is reporting a shortage of three pain relief drugs: fentanyl, morphine and hydromorphone. The shortage ... -
November 30, 2017
Weekly News Roundup 11-24 to 11-30
Catch up on the latest pet and veterinary news from the last week. In this update: Reporting animal abuse becomes mandatory in parts of Canada, a... -
October 27, 2017
Pennsylvania house approves veterinary school funding
Scholarship students at Penn Vet are breathing easier this week.Pennsylvania’s House of Representatives on Wednesday voted to pass a series of bill... -
October 20, 2017
Landmark California law puts puppy mills on notice
California became the first state to ban the sale of commercially bred puppies in pet stores when Gov. Jerry Brown signed Assembly Bill 485 on... -
September 5, 2017
Texas eases veterinary laws to help affected animals
In the wake of the Tropical Depression Harvey disaster, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has made it easier for Texas veterinarians to treat animals affected... -
August 27, 2017
Dog sitting debate
A New York City Health Department rule bans anyone from taking money to care for an animal outside a licensed kennel; the rule has long been ignore... -
June 27, 2017
FDA makes labeling changes for three critical care medications
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is requiring labeling changes to three critical care medications used for people and animals. On June 2... -
May 4, 2017
Weekly News Roundup 4/27 – 5/4
Catch up on the latest pet and veterinary news from the last week. In this update: a New York bill proposes banning declawing, the FDA sends warnin... -
April 20, 2017
Weekly News Roundup 4/13 – 4/20
Catch up on the latest pet and veterinary news from the last week. In this update: Congress introduces animal welfare bills, April the giraffe give... -
April 6, 2017
Resources to brush up on backyard chickens
The VFD, enacted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, regulates antibiotics used for food-producing animals. This includes backyard chickens,... -
December 15, 2016
How will marijuana legalization affect you?
On Nov. 8, California, Nevada, Maine, and Massachusetts all passed the legalization of recreational marijuana and another four states passed the... -
December 8, 2016
Catch up on the buzz surrounding VFD regulations
Starting January 1, 2017, all animals that fall under the Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD) have to be prescribed VFD antibiotics through a... -
February 1, 2016
Animal abuse offenders being documented at state and federal levels
Animal abuse, like any form of abuse, is unacceptable and this year, such crime statistics will be collected by at least one state, and at the... -
November 30, 2015
Supreme Court rejects veterinarian’s appeal to give online advice
In this era of digital everything, dispensing veterinary advice online may be considered the wave of the future, but not any time soon according to... -
October 12, 2015
Protect ketamine use in the United States
The World Health Organization (WHO) may be considering another proposed change to the international scheduling of ketamine, and the AVMA is seeking...