500 Shelter Dogs Come Together to Inspire: The Heartwarming Collage at Ryan Veterinary Hospital!
At Ryan Veterinary Hospital, located on the University of Pennsylvania’s campus, a poignant piece of art in the lobby is catching the attention of pet owners, clinicians, and students alike. The photo collage titled Fantine, created by artist Emma Frayssignes and donated by the Richard Lichter Charity for Dogs, features nearly 500 faces of shelter dogs that were once invisible, overlooked, and left without hope. Now immortalized in this stunning work, these dogs represent resilience, care, and a second chance at life.
PetSmart Charities Donates $1 Million to Help Struggling Pet Owners Keep Their Furry Friends
East Bay SPCA receives a $1 million grant from PetSmart Charities to expand affordable veterinary services for financially struggling pet owners. The funding supports spay/neuter services, vaccinations, medical care, and telemedicine. With rising veterinary costs, this grant aims to ensure that families can keep their pets healthy and safe. The initiative also includes recruiting more veterinarians and enhancing Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) training. Discover how this grant is transforming pet care accessibility!
How to Train Yourself to Sleep Like a Pro (And Why Your Brain Will Thank You)
That’s right, sleep training isn’t just for infants. Adults can—and should—hack their sleep habits to improve focus, energy, and overall health. Here’s how you can reset your body’s internal clock and finally get the deep, restful sleep you deserve.
Think You’re the Smartest Vet Professional? Prove It on Vet Candy’s New Show, Brain Smarts!
Introducing Brain Smarts, Vet Candy’s brand-new veterinary game show, where contestants go head-to-head in a battle of wits, weird trivia, and breaking vet news. It’s a show designed to make learning fun, with a twist of comedy, a splash of chaos, and a whole lot of unexpected moments. And the best part? We’re looking for contestants!
Deadline at Midnight? How Mass Resignations Could Endanger Animal Welfare and Public Health
A controversial deferred resignation offer, requiring over two million federal employees to decide whether to resign or risk termination, has sparked nationwide concern. Among those affected are more than 3,000 veterinary professionals working for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Breaking: New Bird Flu Strain Detected in Dairy Cattle—What It Means for the Industry
On January 31, 2025, the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) confirmed by whole genome sequence the first detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4b, genotype D1.1 in dairy cattle. This confirmation was a result of State tracing and investigation, following an initial detection on silo testing under the USDA’s National Milk Testing Strategy (NMTS) in Nevada.