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FDA Approves Tessie (Tasipimidine): The First Medication for Both Dog Noise Aversion and Separation Anxiety | Vet Candy Veterinary News
1+ hour, 37+ min ago (576+ words) If you've been waiting for a single, clinically validated solution for dogs who panic at thunderstorms and fall apart the second their owner leaves the house, the wait is over. The FDA has approved Tessie, a tasipimidine oral solution, and…...
Dog daycare leptospirosis outbreak in Los Angeles reveals broader public health risks
5+ day, 23+ hour ago (693+ words) A 2021 outbreak of leptospirosis that sickened more than 200 dogs in Los Angeles County reveals critical gaps in vaccination practices and raises broader concerns about the spread of the disease between animals and people, according to'new research'led by the University of…...
Tractor Supply Acquires VIP Petcare " What It Means for Veterinarians
6+ day, 3+ hour ago (541+ words) Tractor Supply Company just made one of the biggest moves in veterinary access in recent memory, and if you work in this profession or are training to enter it, this deal is worth understanding. The scale is significant. VIP Petcare…...
Rattlesnakes among most vulnerable to fungal disease and parasitic lung infection
5+ day, 23+ hour ago (479+ words) Now, to achieve a grounded overview of snake health, researchers in the southeastern US surveyed seven pathogens in wild native snakes to compare pathogen prevalence over time, space, and among snake species. The results were published in'Frontiers in Veterinary Science....
Neutralizing smelly dog breath with plant extracts
5+ day, 23+ hour ago (152+ words) The spray itself has a mild plant-like and molasses-like smell, but it is not strong or unpleasant." "Hongye Li Our goal was to investigate if a sustainable agricultural by-product could safely improve the daily oral health of our pets, says…...
New Book Tackles the Veterinary Staffing Crisis Head On
1+ week, 5+ day ago (304+ words) The veterinary staffing crisis is not new. The approaches most practices are still using to address it are. "This book was written for leaders who are tired of reacting to staffing shortages and ready to take control of their hiring…...
More selective breeding might help flat-faced dogs to breathe easier
2+ week, 3+ day ago (591+ words) Vet Candy More selective breeding might help flat-faced dogs to breathe easier Breeding programs could alter heritable dog characteristics to reduce the rates of brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS), a breathing disorder common in dogs such as Bulldogs, French Bulldogs…...
More Than 84% of Dogs Show Signs of Fear or Anxiety. New Research Says We're Not Talking About It Enough.
2+ week, 6+ day ago (835+ words) A study published in Veterinary Research Communications analyzed behavioral data from more than 43, 000 dogs enrolled in the Dog Aging Project, one of the largest and most geographically diverse canine research initiatives in the United States. The finding that stands out…...
The CDC Just Documented Cat-to-Human H5 N1 Transmission. Every Veterinary Professional Needs to Read This.
3+ week, 1+ hour ago (575+ words) For the first time, public health investigators have documented serologic evidence of H5 N1 transmission from a domestic cat to a human. The person infected was a veterinary professional. They were not wearing PPE over their mouth or eyes during the exposure....
Feline VMA is awarding scholarships to veterinary students, here's how to apply
3+ week, 3+ hour ago (220+ words) The Feline VMA is awarding two $10, 000 scholarships to second and third-year vet students committed to feline medicine. Deadline to apply is June 15, 2026. If feline medicine is where your heart is, this one is for you. The Feline VMA has been…...