Elanco Animal Health announced that its lifesaving treatment for the deadly canine parvovirus, Canine Parvovirus Monoclonal Antibody, has received full approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and will join Elanco’s Tru portfolio under the new brand name Trutect™ Source: Elanco, December 15, 2025. Link. To learn more about Trutect, visit DefeatParvo.com … [Read more...]
FDA approves Dechra’s Emeprev™ (maropitant citrate) Injectable Solution
Emeprev™ (maropitant citrate) Injectable Solution is the first FDA-approved bioequivalent injectable solution to the most widely used antiemetic for dogs and cats. Emeprev™ will deliver the same trusted antiemetic effectiveness as the pioneer but with a differentiated preservative for comfort. The product requires no refrigeration, according to the company. Source: Dechra, … [Read more...]
AAHA Accreditation named key quality indicator by Newsweek
Newsweek, in partnership with Plant-A Insights, announced America’s Best Animal Hospitals 2026, a definitive ranking of the nation’s premier veterinary care facilities. AAHA accreditation served as a key differentiator in the selection process, highlighting hospitals that meet rigorous quality benchmarks in veterinary medicine. Source: AAHA, December 2, 2025. Link. … [Read more...]
Circumvent® CL swine vaccine is now available from Merck Animal Health
CIRCUMVENT® CL vaccine is a new addition to Merck Animal Health’s swine portfolio. The ready-to-use vaccine is formulated to protect pigs three weeks of age and older against disease caused by Porcine Circovirus Types 2a and 2d and Lawsonia intracellularis. The formulation eliminates mixing/reconstituting, reducing on-farm labor and potential handling errors. Source: Merck … [Read more...]
Worth a Glance – December 17, 2025
Last week’s AHD Bulletin – Animal Health Digest Bulletin, December 11, 2025. Link. Most read posts from December 11th AHD Bulletin – Don’t get caught at TSA! NEW carry-on rules for 2026. Link. “We” mode in the practice. Link. Pet playbook: Four pillars redefining the future of pet. Link. Leading when employees are concerned about job security. Link. 10 … [Read more...]
Don’t get caught at TSA! NEW carry-on rules for 2026
Airport security is changing fast! As our industry’s convention season approaches, new TSA rules will affect how we fly. In the video here, learn about carry-on size and weight changes, what to do with electronics, how to avoid security stops and tougher guidelines around personal bags and briefcases. Real ID requirements and penalties, plus changes to shoe and liquid rules … [Read more...]
Pet playbook: Four pillars redefining the future of pet
The future of pet care, as seen at Pet Connect 2025, is about connection over competition, shares Jeff Mard. Sharing insights from the 8th annual Pet Connect conference, he says industry leaders crystallized the massive shifts underway in animal health and commerce. The prevailing consensus is that the era of fragmented, reactive care is ending, replaced by an ecosystem built … [Read more...]
Great teams are the foundation of success
Chewy Health* President Mita Malhotra shares the attributes she believes are essential for leaders as they seek to build teams that drive growth and create experiences that keep customers coming back. Her key assertions include: Build trust daily by encouraging thoughtful questions, offering autonomy, supporting growth and allowing room for mistakes. Front desk staff … [Read more...]
10 years later, November 2015 post still relevant
As part of our 10th anniversary, we looked back at some of the first posts we wrote for animal health pros. This one remains relevant. AAHA Trends’ main feature dove into the experience economy and examines what it takes to make a great impression on every client. Source: Welcome to the experience economy. It’s everything!, Animal Health Digest, November 16, 2015. … [Read more...]
IBPSA Fast Bites – December 8, 2025
"Reading the room" webinar planned featuring Certified Canine Behavior Consultant Lisa Large, Tiny Paws Booking keeping member benefit, Carmen’s book recommendations, legislative updates, latest from Animal Health Digest and more . . . Stronger bonds, changing expectations and new technologies, Today’s Veterinary Business, December 1, 2025. Link. EU lawmakers approve … [Read more...]
ACVB seeks collaboration with AVMA after shock collar comments stir controversy
American College of Veterinary Behaviorists’ president Lisa Radosta DVM, DACVB, posted a response to recent statements made by American Veterinary Medical Association leadership regarding the use of shock collars to train dogs. She says the peer-reviewed literature is clear; shock collars increase fear, stress and aggression—and they are no more effective than reward-based … [Read more...]
Belgian Sheepdog chosen Best in Show at 2025 National Dog Show; 24.6 million viewers
Congratulations to Soleil, the first Belgian Sheepdog to win Best in Show. George the American Foxhound was runner-up as the reserve Best in Show. This year's National Dog Show included 1,994 dogs across 201 breeds. Source: Bleacher Report, November 27, 2025. Link. NationalDogShow.com and the NBC Sports YouTube Channel provide video of every breed-winning dog in the group … [Read more...]
A symphony of woofs: 2,397 golden retrievers gather in an Argentina park, break world record
A passerby could hear the cacophony from miles away in the Argentine capital, the unmistakable sound of 2,397 dogs barking — and breaking the unofficial world record for the largest-ever gathering of golden retrievers. Source: Associated Press, December 8, 2025. Link. The article has several photos but the organizers’ hopes for a big group photo of the dogs alone on the … [Read more...]
How to support pet food pantries; it is increasingly important
Jen Reeder shares a situational overview of the need for increased support for pet food pantries, rewarding ways to help and a resource to share with clients and local media contacts, PetHelpFinder.org. Source: AAHA Trends, December 8, 2025. Link. … [Read more...]
Dog Guide spotlights latest and greatest dog essentials
The annual Pet Age Dog Guide includes columns on functional chews, digestive health and stress relief. The essential products section features beds, bowls, safety equipment and toys along with digestible products. Use the guide to see what dog owners are being presented before getting blindsided with a question. Source: Pet Age, November/December 2025. Link. … [Read more...]
EHV-1 outbreak update: New case confirmed in Oklahoma
The Equine Disease Communication Center confirmed one new case associated with the outbreak in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. The horse is displaying neurological clinical signs. It did not attend the WPRA but was stalled with horses that did, including one that tested positive for EHV-1 with only respiratory signs. Source: The Horse, December 5, 2025. Link. … [Read more...]
AVMA Board updates telemedicine, guardianship policies
The AVMA Board of Directors updated policies addressing a range of issues during a meeting at association headquarters in Schaumburg, Illinois. They include: Telehealth including telemedicine Ownership not guardianship Policy on "Pet Health Insurance" Revisions to the zoonotic infectious diseases policy defining effective surveillance Participation in the … [Read more...]
Pet Age 2025 Power 50 List
The Pet Age Power 50 list features companies that have overcome recent marketplace obstacles to remain high-performing players in the pet industry. The publication positions them as positively impacting the pet care community and utilizing their social and financial capital to improve the well-being of companion animals. Source: Pet Age, November/December 2025. Link. … [Read more...]
The 2025 year end legislative review
The final Table Talk episode of 2025 brought together laughter, real-time challenges and a powerful legislative deep dive that sets the stage for the year ahead. The Animal Policy Group discussed the legislative dynamics involving more than 2,000 bills impacting veterinary medicine this year they’ve tracked, and shared the trends for every veterinary professional to keep in … [Read more...]
Worth a Glance – December 11, 2025
Last week’s AHD Bulletin – Animal Health Digest Bulletin, December 4, 2025. Link. Most read posts from December 4th AHD Bulletin – Beat seasonal depression before it arrives. Link. Barrel racing event in Waco, TX, epicenter of EHV-1/EHM outbreaks. Link. How cold is too cold? Link. Unused PTO: a red flag. Link. Stay informed without doomscrolling. … [Read more...]
Worth a Glance – December 4, 2025
Last week’s AHD Bulletin – Animal Health Digest Bulletin, November 26, 2025. Link. Most read posts from November 2025 AHD Bulletins – Ownership model frames lasting change. Link. Speed eating cats, skateboarding dogs highlight Thailand’s pet boom. Link. Convenience, connection matter just as much as price. Link. You … [Read more...]
Unused PTO: a red flag
Even if employees are allowed to roll unused PTO into the next calendar year, widespread resistance to taking time off regularly isn’t a policy problem. Instead, it’s a cultural signal that people believe rest comes with a penalty. Source: HR Executive, November 20, 2025. Link. There are personal and organizational risks from avoiding personal time off and strong predictive … [Read more...]
Leftover safety. Don’t reheat these 10 foods in a microwave
All the prep to feed a squadron often turns into a refrigerator full of containers. Beyond shelf life, some foods should not be reheated in the microwave. These were notable: Processed meats Rice and potatoes Spinach and beets Source: Reader’s Digest, August 25, 2024. Link. Certain foods can become downright toxic when nuked in the microwave.” Image: Link. … [Read more...]
IBPSA Fast Bites – December 1, 2025
Holiday readiness, finding stability during hard seasons, HBR podcast featuring Nicholas A . Pearce, PhD, and the latest from Animal Health Digest. Source: IBPSA, December 1, 2025. Link. The best companies are ones that not only have a purpose for themselves but also attract and hire people whose individual senses of purpose align with the company’s purpose.” - Nicholas … [Read more...]
Counter-surfing dog spends Thanksgiving in ER; ate common holiday ingredients
Here’s a story to share on social media, in newsletters and with local media. Pet owners need to be reminded of risks to pet safety over and over again. Snoopy and his family are sharing their story about a toxic food encounter to save pet parents and their animals from stress this holiday season. Despite his owner’s attempt to keep him from the fried chicken pan, Snoopy … [Read more...]
Can weight loss drugs turn fat cats into skinny ones?
Okava, a biopharmaceutical company, announced this week that it began a pilot study of a GLP-1 drug for cats with obesity. Instead of receiving weekly injections of the medicine as humans do, the cats will get small, injectable implants that will release the drug for up to six months. Initial results are expected next summer. Competing companies are starting research, as … [Read more...]
Barrel racing event in Waco, Texas, is epicenter of equine herpesvirus outbreaks
Multiple states have reported EHV-1/EHM cases, including Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas since the November 20th event. Because exposed horses might not show clinical signs immediately, more cases are likely over the next two weeks as testing continues nationwide. To help owners and the public understand the evolving situation and reduce spread, the University of Missouri’s … [Read more...]
Fewer cull cows are driving dairy herd growth
The milk cow population has been trending upward since December 2024, largely due to dairy cow retention, writes Abbi Prins. Instead of cull cows showing up in cattle slaughter reports, these cows are still being milked in barns across the country and are making calves destined for beef feedlots. Source: Hoard’s Dairyman, December 1, 2025. Link. Beef-on-dairy revenues are … [Read more...]
Bird flu surges as holiday season begins
Bird flu is once again sweeping through commercial and backyard poultry flocks, infecting and killing more than 8.9 million turkeys, chickens and ducks in the U.S. since September. Source: AgriMarketing, December 1, 2025. Link. As of November 21st, USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service reported outbreaks in 90 commercial and backyard flocks just in the last 30 … [Read more...]
Serenity Vet introduces a subscription for managing existing relief DVMs; no per-shift fees
Serenity Vet has launched a subscription service allowing clinics to manage their own relief veterinarians through the platform without incurring any service fees for booking their existing network. The subscription includes automated invoicing, payment processing, and shift scheduling, AI-driven fill-rate insights, profitability planning tools and market-based rate data. … [Read more...]