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New research suggests that outdoor cats may be leaving an unwelcome “gift” behind while out on their rambles—in the form of a potentially deadly parasite.

Although heart problems are a well-recognized complication in people affected by COVID-19, they’ve never previously been associated with COVID in pets.  

A new study of burnout in the veterinary profession indicates that our suspicions were correct: The pandemic has taken it’s toll on the veterinary profession.

The US pet industry continued its strong recovery from the pandemic, surging 14% overall to $123 billion in 2021. 

Are people more likely to feel empathy for animals, or for humans? The answer is complicated, but it boils down to a question of context.

Researchers at the Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine used state-of-the-art molecular evolution tools to assess how pressures from natural selection may have influenced the canine coronavirus’ evolution.

This week, the American Heartworm Society (AHS) published the results of the 2019 AHS Heartworm Incidence Survey and unveiled a new heartworm incidence map. Both are drawn from data submitted by nearly 6,000 US veterinary practices and shelters.

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 fights for survival in the Amazon.

That tiger in the Bronx Zoo has a lot of pet owners worried that maybe their pets can catch COVID-19 after all. Now IDEXX Laboratories is rolling out a new COVID-19 test for pets that could help veterinarians soothe those client worries.

Researchers are training dogs to detect SARS-CoV-2 in humans. But the CDC says we’re supposed to practice social distancing with dogs . . . to keep them away from humans who might have SARS-CoV-2. So how exactly is this going to work?