Early bird registration open for WSAVA/CVMA 2019 CongressFebruary 19, 2019The World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) and the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) are partnering to host the annual international congress in Toronto, Canada, from July 16 to 19.
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Trupanion to donate $5 on behalf of every visitor at WVC for pets in needFebruary 15, 2019Instead of giving out trinkets, a pet insurance provider will use its booth at the upcoming Western Veterinary Conference (WVC) in Las Vegas, Nev., to help animals in need.
Study shows African swine fever can be transmitted through feedFebruary 15, 2019New information is being learned about how the currently circulating strain of African swine fever (ASF) could spread in feed and feed ingredients.
Iowa police officer charged with stealing narcotics from veterinary clinicFebruary 14, 2019An Iowa police officer has been charged with stealing drugs from a local veterinary clinic.
Report highlights growing pressure on pet industry to produce sustainable productsFebruary 14, 2019According to new report by the World Pet Association (WPA) and the Pet Sustainability Coalition (PSC), only 23 percent of pet industry professionals rank their own sustainability program as effective, while 26 percent report they have no sustainability program at all.
Dangerous tick species could spread across North AmericaFebruary 13, 2019The long-horned tick could establish itself across North America if transported accidentally, according to a new study.
Report reveals top 10 heartworm cities in the U.S.February 13, 2019Cincinnati, Ohio, and Stockton, Calif., have topped the list of heartworm infested cities in the U.S. for January.
FDA approves new drug for diabetic dogsFebruary 12, 2019A new drug for managing diabetes mellitus in dogs has been approved for use in the U.S.
Trupanion expands coverage to offer pet enrollment at birthFebruary 12, 2019Pet insurer Trupanion is removing age restrictions from its policies, a change the company says is a result of its promise to deliver lifelong support to animals and pet owners.
AVMA urges Congress to act on horse abuseFebruary 8, 2019The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) is asking Congress to pass the Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act, which would help end the cruel and inhumane practice of soring horses. AVMA says soring continues to be a pervasive issue, especially in Tennessee's walking horse industry, where deliberate pain is inflicted to exaggerate a horse's gait and gain advantage in horse shows. "From a veterinary viewpoint, it's indisputable that soring causes horses an unacceptable and unnecessary level of pain," said AVMA president John de Jon, DVM. "Unfortunately, soring practitioners have become experts at hiding evidence and even working with horse show inspectors to avoid detection. The PAST Act would provide the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) with the resources and enforcement mechanisms necessary to finally end this cruel and inhumane practice." Soring methods include the long-term application of harsh chemicals to horses' legs, the grinding of their soles to expose sensitive tissue, the insertion of hard objects such as nails between horses' shoes or pads and their soles, and the use of chains or other "action devices." Although soring was made illegal in the 1970s, AVMA reports violations often go undetected because trainers and owners are able to exploit loopholes in …
