CDC issues interim pandemic guidelines for veterinary clinics
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is in the process of updating its pandemic infection prevention and control...
VitusVet and Shipt offer same-day prescription delivery
A new service from VitusVet and Shipt offers same-day delivery of pet prescriptions and products to pet owners across...
Weekly companion animal news: June 14, 2021
New smartphone app lets veterinary students practice treating dogs The Royal Veterinary College has launched a smartphone app that...
U.S. pet ownership reaches all-time high, APPA says
An estimated 70% of U.S. households own a pet, setting an all-time high, according to the American Pet Products...
Idexx acquires practice management software developer ezyVet
Idexx Laboratories has acquired ezyVet, a practice information management system. With the acquisition, Idexx says it has a full...
Weekly companion animal news: June 7, 2021
New vaccine shows promise treating cancer in dogs A new experimental vaccine has shown early success treating cancer in...
New guide addresses challenges during feline euthanasia
The American Association of Feline Practitioners released a new “End of Life Educational Toolkit” to help veterinarians address challenges...
Pandemic brings changes in human-animal bond, veterinarian-client relationship
Many people report having a stronger bond with their pets as a result of the pandemic, new research shows....
Weekly companion animal news: May 31, 2021
Pandemic pets are staying with their owners, data shows Despite initial fears that a return to pre-pandemic routines would...
FDA warns of prescribing errors in veterinary medicine
Many of the same errors that occur when prescribing human medications also occur in veterinary medicine, the FDA is...
