Last week’s AHD Bulletin –
- Animal Health Digest Bulletin, February 5, 2026. Link.
Most read posts from February 5, 2026 AHD Bulletin –
- Pet humanization predicted to double global pet care market by 2035. Link.
- Why Ro is spending $233,000 per second on a Super Bowl ad. Link.
- The pro/con list – useless. Link.
- Dental revenue remains behind; 90 percent of animals need dental care. Link.
- Software integration is key to greater veterinary AI adoption. Link.
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Firefighter bear-hugs terrified deer on icy lake in daring rescue
Source: The Washington Post, February 8, 2026. Link. Daniel Poleschook Jr. looked out of his window at Washington state’s Loon Lake and saw something unusual: A deer was stranded in the middle of it.
Team Fluff defeats Team Ruff in Puppy Bowl
Source: USA Today, February 8, 2026. Link. (includes video clips of the action) The 22nd Puppy Bowl included 150 dogs from 72 shelters across the United States, Puerto Rico and the British Virgin Islands, a new record. The event highlights the need for pet adoptions.
Is biocontrol a viable alternative to chemical parasite management?
Source: AAHA Trends, February 2, 2026. Link. One alternative to chemical parasiticides is to use biocontrol. Experts note that biocontrol is unlikely to replace chemical parasiticides entirely, but it could serve as a complementary tool in integrated parasite management as research continues to evaluate its safety, consistency, and practical application in veterinary settings.
How far can a dog smell?
Source: Whole Dog Journal, December 31, 2025. Link. In perfect conditions, a dog can pick up a scent up to 12 miles away. The distance a dog can detect a scent varies widely and is subject to the same environmental rules as any other scent.
Dog intelligence ranked by breed
Source: Modern Dog, January 14, 2026. Link. More than 200 professional dog obedience judges ranked 110 dog breeds on the basis of their intelligence to generate this list.
2025 best beards in the pork industry winners
Source: PORK, December 30, 2025. Link. The judges loved the diverse array of entries this year; from color to texture to grooming choices. In the end, however, there were a couple of entries that were a cut above the stiff competition. Take a look. You might see a customer or client.
21 awful, awful pet food industry puns
Source: Petfood Industry, February 5, 2026. Link. Tim Wall acknowledges that humor has earned a place in pet food marketing. Commenting about when it gets too much, he shares 21 pet food industry puns that may make you cough up a hairball. ENJOY!
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