Worth a Glance – July 9, 2026

Last week’s AHD Bulletin –

• Animal Health Digest Bulletin, July 2, 2026. Link.

Most read posts from July 2, 2026 AHD Bulletin –

• Choose thriving. Link.
• Pet owners seeking help sooner; telehealth becoming the first step. Link.
• A new framework for assessing dog bite risk. Link.
• Behavior and health problems during short-distance transport. Link.
• Pet vaccine compliance important to groomers. Link.

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New federal bill wants to help more lost pets find their way home

Source: Animal Policy Group, LinkedIn, July 6, 2026. Link. The Keeping Pets and Families Together Act (HR9319) was introduced last week to amend the Animal Welfare Act. It would direct the Secretary of Agriculture to work with eligible animal shelters to help cover the cost of microchipping dogs and cats before they are adopted or transferred, with up to $5 million authorized annually for fiscal years 2026 through 2030.

 

Consumers value facts about pork nutrition

Source: PORK, June 3, 2026. Link. By investing in human nutrition research, the National Pork Board is combating misinformation and providing the data-backed evidence needed to position pork as a healthy, versatile choice for every life stage.

 

Google to release millions of sterile mosquitoes. Entomologists optimistic.

Source: The Scientist, June 23, 2026. Link. Google’s Debug project targets a Wolbachia-based approach to curb West Nile virus harboring mosquitoes in California and Florida. Entomologists are optimistic. The initiative specifically targets Culex quinquefasciatus mosquitoes, which are the primary carriers of the West Nile virus.

 

Stop making these gas pump mistakes ASAP

Source: Reader’s Digest, June 24, 2026. Link. Like distracted driving, distracted fueling can be dangerous. Brooke Nelson Alexander shares 13 expert tips to help you avoid common gas pump mistakes and stay safe at the pump.

 

Mental health reminders for when you’re having bad days

Source: TED Conferences via LinkedIn, June 30, 2026. Link. Whether you’re struggling yourself or trying to show up for someone who is, here are 3 things to remember when thinking about mental health.