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June 11, 2015

Gaga for animals: the pet proclivities—and power—of the famous

Famous people—and animals—have influence, and that influence is emerging everywhere. On the hill, a new caucus was launched to strengthen the bond between people and animals. In the skies, American Airlines has added pet cabins. Out of the closet comes Lady Gaga's new pet clothing line. And on the way to jail, Chuck Blazer 'fessed up not only to taking bribes for the World Cup, but also to keeping an apartment in Trump Tower for his cats.

February 03, 2015

Veterinarians love their alma maters

The Journal of the American Veterinary Medicine (JAVMA) recently asked veterinarians to share why they loved the veterinary schools they attended so much. The reasons for alumni devotion vary.

January 22, 2015

Medieval cat grave marker goes on display in Taunton, Somerset, England

On January 17, an Anglo-Saxon limestone carving of St. Peter, dating back to AD 1000, went on display at the Museum of Somerset, located in Taunton Castle, in Taunton, Somerset, England. The 18-by-17-inch sculpture had been discovered some time ago by Johnny Beeston, a stonemason, who had installed it in his rock garden and used it to mark the grave of Winkles, a stray cat he had adopted.

December 30, 2014

Happy Mew Year!

The NEWStat team, and all of us at AAHA, wish you a Happy Mew Year!

December 23, 2014

Drones: coming to a dog park near you

In anticipation that some consumers may receive drones for Christmas or Hanukkah, the FDA has published an owner's manual to insure safe flights. One consumer found an ingenious use of his drone.

September 25, 2013

Fla. animal hospital using comedy to increase spay/neuter appointments

They say that laughter is the best medicine, but one Florida animal hospital is proving that laughter might also be the best marketing tactic. Eau Gallie Veterinary Hospital in Melbourne, Fla., has been receiving national media attention and increasing spay/neuter appointments with its signs displaying messages such as "No hump Wednesdays 10% off spay and neuter."

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