Legislation & regulation

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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 Mayers, VMD. For Mayers, it's the story of Annie. -
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 have SARS-CoV-2. -
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’ attitudes toward CBD. -
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 option for veterinary practices as part of the AAHA Standards of 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 battle. Was it worth the wait?