

America’s Shelters Are Overwhelmed: Why More Pet Owners Are Saying Goodbye
Chicago Animal Care and Control (CACC) is sounding the alarm as a wave of pet surrenders strains its already overburdened shelter. In a troubling trend that mirrors rising numbers across the country, the city shelter is now taking in an average of 56 animals per day—up from 42 per day during the same period last year.

Are Vets Feeling the Pinch? What Pet Spending Data Really Shows
As the U.S. continues to be a nation of animal lovers, new insights from Bank of America and the American Pet Products Association (APPA) shed light on how pet ownership and spending habits are evolving in 2025. With nearly 94 million households owning at least one pet, dogs remain the most popular companion, followed closely by cats, fish, birds, and other animals.

OSU Receives Historic $250M Investment to Build World Class Veterinary Teaching Hospital
Oklahoma State University has received a historic $250 million state funding appropriation to support construction of a new, state-of-the-art veterinary teaching hospital.

Cornell Veterinary Hospital Unveils Cutting-Edge Imaging and Radiation Technology
ike science fiction is now part of everyday clinical care at the Cornell University Hospital for Animals. The hospital recently installed two groundbreaking pieces of medical equipment—the Varian Edge linear accelerator and the Siemens Naeotom Alpha photon-counting CT scanner—bringing an unprecedented level of precision and innovation to veterinary diagnostics and treatment.

Burned Out in Vet Med? This New Show Gets Real About It – And You’re Not Alone 52% are dealing with it right now
Veterinary medicine just got a fresh new voice. Meet Vet Candy Pop — a vibrant, real-talk show hosted by two of the industry's most dynamic rising stars, Dr. Elan Armstrong and Dr. Shannon Gregoire. Designed for the modern vet professional, Vet Candy Pop dives deep into the topics that matter most — no sugarcoating, no fluff, just honest conversations and expert insight.

Harvard Scientists + Hills Pet Nutrition Just Launched a Game-Changer for Pet Health
A new web portal has been launched to support the One Health Microbiome Resource (OHMR), a collaborative initiative between researchers at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Hill's Pet Nutrition. The portal aims to centralize and expand access to data, tools, and protocols focused on the microbiome and its role in pet health.