
USDA Updates New World Screwworm Response Playbook to Strengthen U.S. Preparedness
USDA APHIS has released an updated response playbook outlining coordinated strategies to prevent, detect, and control New World screwworm in the United States.

USDA APHIS has released an updated response playbook outlining coordinated strategies to prevent, detect, and control New World screwworm in the United States.

After more than a decade building VETgirl into a global veterinary CE community, co-founder Dr. Justine Lee says she will retire this summer and hand leadership to co-founder Dr. Garret Pachtinger.

Chewy has agreed to acquire veterinary platform Modern Animal, adding 29 clinics and a membership-based care model as the company expands its integrated pet healthcare ecosystem.

A USDA-funded research project led by Purdue University will evaluate a fogging system using hydrogenated catmint oil to reduce airborne spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza in poultry facilities.

Petwealth has emerged from stealth with $1.7 million in funding and partnerships with Kennel Connection and Pawp to expand access to at‑home PCR diagnostics and AI‑driven pet health insights.

CareVet has established a Clinical Advisory Board composed of veterinarians and technicians to guide research initiatives, evaluate new treatments, and support evidence-based clinical practices across its hospital network.

A new Spot Pet Insurance survey of more than 4,000 U.S. pet owners finds veterinary expenses increasingly shape financial decisions, career choices, and even relationships.

The U.S. pet industry continues to grow steadily, reaching $158 billion in 2025 with projections for further expansion in 2026, as generational shifts and value-driven spending reshape the market.

New research in JAVMA finds dogs with chronic enteropathy are significantly more likely to exhibit anxiety and stress-related behaviors, highlighting a potential gut–brain connection in canine health.

A new NAVTA report finds widespread inconsistencies in veterinary scope of practice laws across the U.S., raising concerns about patient safety, workforce utilization, and recognition of credentialed technicians.