WOAH Calls for Global Vaccine Investment to Combat Rising Animal and Zoonotic Disease Threats
The World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) warns that nearly half of emerging animal diseases threaten human health. Its first global animal health report urges global investment in vaccines, veterinary infrastructure, and coordinated disease surveillance.
Veterinary Drug Emerges as New Threat in U.S. Illicit Drug Supply
A veterinary sedative used in dogs and cats is making its way into the U.S. illegal drug supply, contributing to severe and sometimes deadly overdose clusters across multiple states. According to a recent CDC report, illicit medetomidine—a non-controlled veterinary sedative—has been identified as a new adulterant in street drugs, often found in combination with fentanyl or heroin.
FDA Warns Pet Companies Over Unapproved CBD Products Marketed for Animals
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued warning letters to three companies—Bailey’s Wellness, HolistaPet, and House of Alchemy—for the unlawful sale and marketing of unapproved CBD products intended for animal use.
WSU Vet Student Wins Prestigious Fellowship to Explore Gene Editing for Cattle Health
Hanna Meyer, a second-year student in WSU’s Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program, has been selected as one of only 15 students globally to receive the Veterinary Student Research Fellowship, awarded by the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research (FFAR) and the American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC).
The Brady Hunter Foundation Expands Its Commitment to Diversity in Veterinary Medicine with New Scholarship Recipient
The Brady Hunter Foundation (BHF), in partnership with the Office of New York City Mayor Eric Adams, proudly announces the second recipient of its veterinary medicine scholarship: Rorrie Dance, a Brooklyn native and incoming first-year student at Long Island University’s Lewyt College of Veterinary Medicine.
Some dog breeds are more likely to get diarrhea
Approximately one in every 12 dogs in the U.K. will be diagnosed with diarrhea each year, with some breeds more susceptible than others, according to a study published June 11, 2025 in the open-access journal PLOS One by Dan O’Neill from the Royal Veterinary College, U.K., and colleagues.