IDEXX Laboratories has acquired veterinary AI software company CoVet, adding ambient listening and clinical workflow technology to its diagnostics and practice software ecosystem. The companies say the combination is intended to reduce administrative work, connect clinical information and support diagnostic decision-making.
Elanco Animal Health says expanding parasite and allergy seasons, combined with demand for newer products, are supporting growth across its U.S. and international pet health businesses. The company reaffirmed expectations for high-single-digit to low-double-digit U.S. Pet Health growth in the second half of 2026.
Patterson Veterinary has launched Atlas, an AI assistant that allows veterinary teams to query practice data using natural language and automate routine workflows. The technology is integrated with NaVetor but can also be used with other veterinary practice management software.
Cat ownership reached 53 million U.S. households in 2025, according to new American Pet Products Association data. APPA’s latest research also points to growth in multi-cat households, Gen Z ownership and male cat ownership, alongside increased spending on food.
Chewy reported second-quarter fiscal 2026 net sales of $3.33 billion, up 7.3% from the prior year, while net income increased to $80.5 million. The pet retailer said the results led it to raise its full-year revenue and profitability outlook.
Petco reported essentially flat second-quarter fiscal 2026 sales while comparable sales increased 0.6% and net income rose to $38.7 million. The company reaffirmed its full-year outlook and announced an additional $75 million debt prepayment following the quarter.
A joint 2026 survey from AAHA and Pawlicy Advisor found 85% of responding veterinary professionals see clients decline recommended care at costs of $1,000 or less. The findings also point to frequent treatment-plan changes tied to affordability and a gap between veterinary professionals’ views of pet insurance and how often practices proactively discuss it.
USDA APHIS has lifted New World screwworm infested-zone designations covering portions of five Texas counties, removing NWS-specific livestock and pet movement requirements in those areas. Other infested zones remain active as federal and state officials continue surveillance and response efforts.
AAHA has released its 2026 Diabetes Management Guidelines for Dogs, updating recommendations for canine diabetes diagnosis, insulin therapy and monitoring while incorporating the growing use of continuous glucose monitors and long-acting insulin formulations.
SUPRDOG has opened a waitlist for a canine wellness platform designed to combine biological and lifestyle signals with AI to help pet owners monitor how nutrition, exercise, supplements and other factors may affect their dogs over time.
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