Puppy Poisoned: The Tragic Case of a 12-Week-Old Sheltie—and the Deadly Mushroom That Killed Him in Less Than a Day
A recent case involving a 12-week-old intact male Shetland Sheepdog underscores the devastating and often unpredictable nature of α-amanitin toxicity in pediatric veterinary patients. The puppy presented with acute onset vomiting and diarrhea, which rapidly progressed to stupor and hypoglycemic shock. Despite immediate and aggressive supportive care, the patient deteriorated within hours, ultimately experiencing cardiopulmonary arrest less than 24 hours after presentation.
New Hope for Blindness: Scientists Unlock Game-Changing Gene Therapy for Advanced Vision Loss
A groundbreaking breakthrough out of the University of Pennsylvania's School of Veterinary Medicine could change the future for patients facing blindness due to inherited retinal diseases. For the first time, researchers have developed powerful new genetic tools that actually work in advanced stages of retinal degeneration—when most vision-saving options have already run out.
Association of Extreme Brachycephaly With Persistent Fontanelles in Adult Chihuahuas
A recent study investigated the relationship between cranial morphology and persistent fontanelles (PFs) in adult Chihuahuas, a condition where the soft spots on the skull do not close as expected. Despite being common in Chihuahuas, the link between cranial shape and PFs had not been previously explored. The study aimed to understand how cranial features, including skull shape and bodyweight, might influence the presence of PFs in this breed.
Veterinary Experts at the Frontline: USDA Moves to Reinstate Bird Flu Response Teams
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is working to reverse the recent termination of critical staff involved in the government’s response to bird flu, a move that highlights the essential role of veterinary professionals in protecting public health and the food supply.
Judge further pauses 'Fork in the Road' resignation offer to federal employees
A controversial resignation offer for federal employees, known as the "Fork in the Road" directive, is now in the hands of a federal judge, leaving thousands of veterinary professionals employed by the government uncertain about their future.
After a hearing today, U.S. District Judge George O'Toole once again delayed the Trump administration's deferred resignation program "until further order of the Court," prolonging the uncertainty for federal veterinarians working at agencies such as the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
Researchers finds relative of deadly Hendra virus in the US
Researchers at the University of Queensland have identified the first henipavirus in North America.
Dr Rhys Parry from the School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences said Camp Hill virus was confirmed in shrews in the US state of Alabama.