FDA approves ThyroKare for hypothyroidism in dogs
The FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine has approved ThyroKare (levothyroxine sodium tablets) from Neogen to treat hypothyroidism in dogs....
Feline temperament assessment could be used to find homes for rescue cats: study
A tool used to assess cats’ temperaments could be used by animal rescue groups to find homes for the...
Weekly companion animal news: January 25, 2021
Groups draft ‘Global Principles of Veterinary Collegiality’ The Federation of European Companion Animal Veterinary Associations and World Small Animal...
Groups issue guidelines for safe transport of heartworm-positive dogs
The American Heartworm Society and the Association of Shelter Veterinarians have issued a new set of joint recommendations for...
Obesity-related conditions continue to rise in Nationwide’s insurance claims
New data from pet insurer Nationwide shows claims for obesity-related conditions continued to rise in 2020. The company, which...
Weekly companion animal news: January 18, 2021
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Some English bulldogs diagnosed with cancer don’t actually have it: study
Some English bulldogs diagnosed with a common cancer may instead have a newly described, noncancerous syndrome called polyclonal B...
AAFP announces end to elective declawing at ‘Cat Friendly Practices’
The American Association of Feline Practitioners announced a policy update ending elective declawing procedures for felines in all AAFP-designated...
Weekly companion animal news: January 11, 2021
Merck Animal Health partners with The Street Dog Coalition Merck Animal Health announced a partnership with The Street Dog...
Weekly companion animal news: January 4, 2021
Veterinarians in Connecticut invited to administer COVID-19 vaccines Connecticut and the Canadian province of Manitoba have taken steps to...
