Jenina Pellegren

Every year, approximately 6.5 million companion animals enter shelters nationwide. Veterinary and animal shelter professionals want potential owners to be prepared when considering adoption.

Fraudulent Service Animal claims put the public and well-trained service dogs at risk. Distracting a service dog could result in injury to individuals, the service dog, and their disabled handler.

The British Veterinary Association recently published results of a survey which revealed 98% of veterinarians are asked to euthanize a healthy pet.

Recently, scientists with the United States Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases (USAMRIID) have identified a new virus that contains different segments of genetic material in separate particles, otherwise known as a “multicomponent” virus.

The bond between humans and their companion animals has been shown to influence the care pets receive. Cultivating the human-animal bond can benefit veterinary practice.

The Humane Society of the United States and the Bureau of Land Management have been at odds for the better part of 20 years over population control methods of burros and wild horses.

A paper published in the Journal of Probiotics & Health says, the tendency for dog owners to be slender could also be due to beneficial dog bacteria that works to up-regulate oxytocin, lowering the risk of obesity.

Cat Cafés are establishments that allow patrons to engage and interact with cats while drinking their coffee. Some animal welfare organizations are concerned the cafés are not in the best interest of the cat.

Organic and clean eating trends may be good for human consumers but, raw food diets put both companion animals and their owners at risk for food-borne illnesses and nutritional deficiencies.

Reports of transmission of mcr-1–harboring E. coli between companion pets and people reported after samples from companion animals and one human patient showed mcr-1 in colistin-resistant E. coli.

The International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management honors Animal Pain Awareness Month every September, with information and resources for both pet owners and veterinary professionals.

The US Food and Drug Administration, as part of their Animal Health Literacy campaign, is reminding pet owners to “be A.W.A.R.E.” when purchasing medications for their pets online.

Three types of eye solutions are being recalled by Kinetic Vet due to sterility issues.