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Pets in Need Project Reaches Homeless Pet Owners During Trying Times
ElleVet Sciences staff members embarked on a 2-month journey through California to provide free veterinary services and supplies for pet owners experiencing homelessness.
ElleVet Sciences staff members embarked on a 2-month journey through California to provide free veterinary services and supplies for pet owners experiencing homelessness.
Study Shows Shifting Views on Pet Healthcare, Human-Animal Bond During Pandemic
A Banfield Pet Hospital study found that 84% of pet owners surveyed feel more attuned to their pet's health during quarantine and 67% plan to make changes to how they care for their pet.
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on how pet owners view pet healthcare and the human-animal bond, according to findings from a recent Banfield Pet Hospital survey. The online survey included 1,000 dog and cat owners in the United States, and was conducted by Wakefield Research from May 11-15. The range of questions …
Coronavirus Pandemic Continues to Hurt Veterinary Business, While Some Bright Spots Persist
The latest VetWatch report shows large metropolitan areas are generally struggling, while some interior regions post year-over-year growth.
The coronavirus pandemic has hurt veterinary business in much of the country, but some areas are seeing growth, according to VetWatch.
Can Dogs Identify COVID-19 via Scent Detection? Penn Vet Aims to Find Out.
A new training program aims to determine if dogs can identify COVID-19 infected humans via scent detection.
A new University of Pennsylvania training program aims to determine if dogs can identify COVID-19 infected humans via scent detection.
Merck Animal Health Offers up to $1,000 per Sick Pet That Missed Vaccinations
The COVID-19 Nobivac Relief Plan is designed to support veterinary practices in the wake of a pandemic that forced many pet owners to push back preventative care.
The COVID-19 crisis has changed consumer behavior in many ways, but one particularly troubling trend for veterinary professionals is a decline in pet vaccinations and preventative care. Merck Animal Health designed its COVID-19 Nobivac Relief Plan as a safety net of sorts for its partner practices and pet owners. The program will cover the cost …
Participants Needed for Study on Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) in Dogs
Hill's Pet Nutrition and Embark have partnered on a study that looks to test 1,000+ in an effort to learn more about treating and preventing DCM in dogs.
Hill’s Pet Nutrition and Embark have partnered on a study on treating and preventing dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in dogs.
Cornell Veterinarians and Physicians Partner for Rare Canine Open-Heart Surgery
Veterinarians and physicians worked together to race the clock and remove a tumor blocking the labrador retriever's right ventricle.
Cornell veterinarians perform rare open-heart surgery on a labrador retriever in collaboration with human physicians.
AVMA Cancels 2020 Convention Due to COVID-19 Concerns
The AVMA Convention 2020 was scheduled to take place July 31-August 4 in San Diego.
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) announced that it has canceled the AVMA Convention 2020 scheduled to start July 31 in San Diego.
AVMA: Prepare COVID-19 Stimulus Loan Applications Quickly
Funds are expected to deplete quickly; here are the key provisions and practical resources
Veterinary practices applying for government assistance loans offered in response to the COVID-19 pandemic should move quickly before funds dry up, the AVMA says.