America’s Shelters Are Overwhelmed: Why More Pet Owners Are Saying Goodbye
Jill Lopez Jill Lopez

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.

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Are Vets Feeling the Pinch? What Pet Spending Data Really Shows
Jill Lopez Jill Lopez

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.

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Cornell Veterinary Hospital Unveils Cutting-Edge Imaging and Radiation Technology
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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.

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Burned Out in Vet Med? This New Show Gets Real About It – And You’re Not Alone 52% are dealing with it right now
Jill Lopez Jill Lopez

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.

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