Celebrating the loving bond we have with our buddies who bark while promoting the importance of our dogs’ physical fitness, the third Saturday in October has been dubbed National Fetch Day! Created by Petmate to mark the 20th anniversary of Chuckit! (launchers that provide drool-free pick ups for games of fetch with Fido), the pet holiday encourages pet parents to enjoy […]
After a summer-long effort of gorging herself on salmon, a brown bear named “Grazer” has been crowned the champion of this year’s Fat Bear Week. Grazer, now an empty nester, has earned a reputation as a fiercely aggressive mother and a skilled angler. “She has been putting in the work,” Katmai National Park ranger Felicia Jimenez said in […]
Since 1993, the 3rd week of October has been set aside as National Veterinary Technician Week (NVTW) to celebrate, recognize, and promote the valuable contributions Credentialed Veterinary Technicians make to the veterinary profession and society. To mark the 30th Anniversary of NVTW, the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA) has compiled a few “Pearls of […]
It’s been all over the news recently about how the Biden’s dog Commander has bitten another Secret Service agent and has been banned from the White House… again. Must be a slow news week. Still, the situation brings up an important concern for many who are grappling with a similar situation at home. You love […]
If you’ve ever scrolled through your social media feed and found yourself captivated by adorable furry friends promoting products, you’re not alone. Pet influencers have taken the marketing world by storm, becoming a powerful tool for brands to reach their target audience in a fun and engaging way. So, how do brands use pet influencers […]
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) just announced that it has launched the Animal and Veterinary Innovation Agenda (AVIA) as a way to modernize the way the FDA evaluates and supports the development of innovative animal and veterinary products. The guidelines break for a list of 4 objectives and details that will support actions by […]
Elanco Animal Health Incorporated has sent its first shipments of Varenzin™-CA1 (molidustat oral suspension) to veterinary clinics around the country. Varenzin-CA1 has been conditionally approved by U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as the first and only treatment to control non-regenerative anemia in cats with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Anemia from CKD can dramatically affect […]
Calviri, a Phoenix-based biotechnology research company, is investigating an experimental vaccine that could protect dogs from major cancers. According to the company’s website, they “are determined to offer humanity a better life, free from cancer. While our goal is hugely ambitious, we are intensely driven to rid the planet of worry from cancer.” As Today’s […]
Bob Barker, the iconic host of “The Price is Right,” once said during an interview that he wanted to be remembered for trying to make the world a kinder place for animals. “I would like to have them remember me as a man who loved all living things and did all he could during his life to […]
There is some really promising news for dog lovers around the world. During the Summer, the effort to end the dog meat trade gained even more momentum. According to the Humane Society International, South Korean Democratic Party Assembly Member Jeoung-ae Han introduced legislation that would outlaw the breeding and slaughter of dogs for human consumption. […]