Hill’s Pet Nutrition Celebrates 15 Million Pet Adoptions with Kitten Advocate Hannah Shaw

Hill's Pet Nutrition celebrates 15 million pet adoptions through its Food, Shelter & Love Program and partners with Kitten Lady Hannah Shaw to advocate for kitten care. The collaboration supports fostering initiatives and provides shelters with educational resources to improve adoption outcomes. Read more

From Zero to NAVLE-Ready: Inside the 12-Week Program Helping Vet Students Succeed

Cue the Confetti! Over 1,000 Students Complete Vet Candy's 12-Week NAVLE Prep Course

It’s official—more than 1,000 veterinary students have just completed Vet Candy ’s 12-Week NAVLE Prep Course! From epic quiz nights to challenging case studies, this journey was packed with over 1,000 lessons, thousands of practice questions, and hands-on support from our expert team.

Vet Candy’s free intensive 12-Week NAVLE Prep Course was all about gaining confidence and skills to ace the NAVLE. Their journey to NAVLE confidence was made through challenging case studies, expert-led sessions from the most exciting experts on the planet, and practice quizzes with Dr. Shannon Gregoire , thanks to partner, Hometown Veterinary Partners . Read more

Bird Flu Jumps to Pigs in U.S. for the First Time—Is It a Sign of a New Threat?

In a concerning first, a pig at a backyard farm in Crook County, Oregon, tested positive for bird flu, as confirmed by the USDA U.S. Department of Agriculture. The virus, previously found only in poultry and wild birds across the country, was detected in one of the farm's five pigs after poultry at the same site tested positive last week. This discovery has raised questions about the potential risks of bird flu adapting to infect humans. Read more

Petfolk Secures $36M Investment to Revolutionize Veterinary Care with “Connected Care” Model

Discover How Petfolk’s Tech-Driven, Community-Focused Approach is Transforming the Veterinary Industry

Petfolk , a trailblazer in veterinary and urgent care, recently closed a $36 million Series C funding round led by Deerfield Management agement, with continued support from investors like Movendo Capital, White Star Capital , Cutting Horse VC, Idea Farm Ventures, and Parkview International, Inc. . This investment will fuel Petfolk’s expansion, bringing its innovative “connected care” model to more communities nationwide. Read more

Veterinary Legal Expert, Mark Cushing dives into Colorado’s Proposition 129—Is this a game-changer for veterinary care?

In this episode of Vet Candy News, we explore the proposed Veterinary Professional Associate (VPA) role, a position that could revolutionize support in veterinary clinics, especially in rural areas, by allowing skilled professionals with a master’s degree to work under licensed veterinarians.

Attorney Mark L. Cushing breaks down the pros, the pushback, and what’s at stake for veterinary care’s future in Colorado. Don’t miss this eye-opening chat on how this role could bring balance and relief to the field. ?Listen Now

Merck Animal Health’s Game-Changing Tech: Transforming Dairy Calf and Livestock Management with Smart Monitoring and Advanced RFID Readers

Merck Animal Health is reshaping the future of livestock management with two new technologies aimed at enhancing efficiency, animal welfare, and data accuracy on the farm. With the recent launch of SenseHub? Dairy Youngstock, the first monitoring system tailored for calves from birth through their first year, and the wide availability of ALLFLEX APR handheld RFID readers, Merck is giving producers powerful tools to improve operations, ensure animal health, and streamline information management. Read more

Animal Dermatology Group Expands National Presence with Acquisition of Four Specialty Dermatology Clinics

New Acquisitions in Maryland, Tennessee, Florida, and California Strengthen ADG’s Mission to Provide Advanced Skin Care for Pets

ANIMAL DERMATOLOGY GROUP, INC (ADG), a leading provider of veterinary dermatology services, has expanded its national footprint with the acquisition of four specialty practices: Long Green Animal Dermatology in Maryland, Nashville Veterinary Dermatology in Tennessee, Animal Dermatology & Allergy in Florida, and Dermatology & Allergy Clinic for Animals in California. This strategic growth supports ADG’s mission to offer advanced dermatological care to more pets across the country.

With the addition of these four clinics, ADG now operates in 17 U.S. states, with a team of over 90 doctors focused on delivering specialized dermatology care. “Our growth allows us to offer pet owners the highest level of dermatology specialty care,” said Steven Mrha, CEO of ADG. Combining acquisitions with organic expansion, ADG continues to build a collaborative network of veterinary specialists dedicated to elevating dermatology services for pets nationwide. Read more

The Vets and BetterVet Merge to Revolutionize Pet Care with Nationwide At-Home Services

Newly Unified Company Expands to Over 30 U.S. Cities, Bringing Advanced, Convenient Pet Care to Thousands More Homes

The Vets , founded in 2021 by @Daniel Sagis, Dori Fussmann , and Shmuel Chafets , has quickly transformed pet healthcare by offering at-home veterinary services powered by advanced technology. Now, in a game-changing merger with BetterVet , the company is set to expand its reach and elevate the U.S. pet care industry, valued at $123 billion and serving 85 million pets across 70% of U.S. households.

Operating under The Vets brand, the merged entity is dedicated to providing pet owners with broader access to at-home services and pioneering veterinary innovations. Lead investors Shmuel Chafets of Target Global and Dr. Pete Hudson of Alta Partners, along with other existing investors, have committed additional funds to accelerate growth and expand the company's footprint to over 30 major U.S. cities. Read more

Anivive Lifesciences Welcomes Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy to Board as It Prepares Groundbreaking Valley Fever Vaccine

McCarthy’s Appointment Brings Advocacy and Government Insights to Advance the First-Ever Valley Fever Vaccine for Pets and Humans

Anivive Lifesciences, a tech-driven pet pharmaceutical company, is thrilled to announce that Kevin McCarthy, former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, has joined its Board of Directors. McCarthy’s longstanding commitment to addressing Valley Fever, through initiatives like the Congressional Valley Fever Task Force and the FORWARD Act, aligns with Anivive’s mission to develop the first vaccine for this escalating health issue, affecting both pets and humans.

“Anivive's innovative approach to developing a Valley Fever vaccine is a game-changer,” said McCarthy, emphasizing his enthusiasm for contributing to Anivive’s goal. Valley Fever, a fungal infection, impacts nearly 100 million people and 30 million dogs across regions where infection rates have surged by 600% over the past decade. With billions spent annually on healthcare for Valley Fever cases, there remains no preventative vaccine—an urgent gap Anivive aims to fill. Read more