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The veterinary industry is at a crossroads, and it's time to take notice. Urban Animal 's Dr. Cherri Trusheim, DVM with 24 years of experience in veterinary practice, shares her perspective on the looming crisis in a powerful article. PS. You can get to know Dr. Cherri more on 21 Questions with Vet Candy LISTEN NOW
Veterinarians use little devices to make giant impact on cat’s life
After a sudden onset of a chronic illness created a life-or-death situation for a cat named James Dean, the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences 's teaching hospital's cutting-edge Interventional Radiology Service was able to step in and save the cat’s life with a surgery not commonly offered at other veterinary hospitals.
Interdisciplinary team receives $5 million grant to explore COVID-19 virus ecology at the human-animal interface
With the support of a $5 million grant from the?U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, veterinary researchers at Virginia Tech will take an interdisciplinary approach to exploring the risk of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, infections in wildlife communities.?
UPENN study shows promise for iNKT cell platform to treat cancer?
Pet dogs develop cancers that?share similarities with human cancers, and both species receive some of the same cancer-fighting drugs. More common animal models in research are not relevant models in this case because they have different iNKT biology from humans. Now researchers at Veterinary Hospital University of Pennsylvania looking into a new theory. ??
Pandemic prevention consortium announces new veterinary leadership team
Recognizing the many milestones it has reached in recent months,?Strategies to Prevent Spillover, a project funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and led by Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine , has announced that Dr. Hellen Amuguni , an associate professor in the Department of Infectious Disease and Global Health at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, is the new project director.
Amazon considers offering veterinary telehealth as it looks to compete with Chewy & Walmart
According to a report by CNBC , 亚马逊 is reportedly eyeing the expansion of its services into the world of veterinary telemedicine. While Amazon already has a significant presence in the pet food and supplies market, it's yet to make meaningful strides in pet health—a sector set to drive growth in the $137 billion pet industry.
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Just like its human counterpart, veterinary telehealth allows pet parents to have virtual appointments with veterinarians and veterinary technicians, making care more accessible. 沃尔玛 recently partnered with Pawp to offer Walmart+ subscribers a year of free access to this telehealth service. Chewy has been providing free live chat for instant advice for customers and $19.99 veterinary video telehealth consultations for their customers for over a year.
A new legislation in California will enable pet owners to access veterinary services via telehealth
Starting from the beginning of next year, Californians will have the option to schedule virtual veterinarian appointments for their pets, thanks to a recently signed bill by California Governor Gavin Newsom .
The bill, Assembly Bill 1399, is set to take effect on January 1, 2024, and it permits licensed veterinarians to engage in "veterinary practice through telehealth," as outlined in the bill's text, which received Governor Newsom's approval on October 8. The prior legislation prohibited veterinarians from conducting telemedicine consultations or even offering guidance to patients, as highlighted by the San Francisco SPCA .
Animal shelters grapple with population control amidst challenges
Animal shelters, vital in safeguarding the welfare of our furry friends, are currently facing a daunting challenge – population control. Two recent stories from Cincinnati and New York City highlight the ongoing struggle of shelters to cope with rising animal populations and the strain it places on their resources.
Secrets of superhero vets! How these veterinary heroes saved Pennsylvania's poultry industry
In a distinguished ceremony held on Monday, Pennsylvania Governor Office of Governor Josh Shapiro
Josh Shapiro bestowed the Governor's Awards for Excellence upon Pennsylvania Veterinary Laboratory Director, Dr. Deepanker Tewari, along with nine agency veterinarians and field staff. These honorees were recognized for their swift, resolute, and highly effective response during the avian influenza outbreak that swept through Pennsylvania in 2022 and early 2023.