Feline veterinary visits increased 2.7% in the third quarter of 2026, extending a three-year growth streak even as overall clinical visits declined 1.9%, according to a new CATalyst Council report. The findings highlight the growing importance of feline care to veterinary practices as declining puppy visits reshape the companion animal market.
USDA has confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza in two Washington dairy herds, marking the state’s first reported detections in livestock. Federal and state animal health officials are conducting additional testing and epidemiological investigations, while emphasizing that the commercial pasteurized milk supply remains safe.
Veterinary practice management leader Susie Crockett, BS, CVPM, will receive The Bridge Club’s 2027 ICON Award, becoming the first Certified Veterinary Practice Manager to earn the distinction. The award recognizes her more than 25 years of leadership, mentorship and contributions to the veterinary profession.
Boehringer Ingelheim has introduced an FDA-approved, quarterable Snap-Tab design for PREVICOX (firocoxib) chewable tablets, allowing veterinarians to tailor dosing more precisely for dogs weighing as little as seven pounds. The redesigned tablets also offer storage and packaging improvements intended to reduce product waste.
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