Zoetis Receives European Commission Marketing Authorization for Lenivia® (izenivetmab) to Reduce Pain Associated with Osteoarthritis (OA) in Dogs
Zoetis Inc. announced that the European Commission has granted the company marketing authorization for Lenivia® (izenivetmab) for the reduction of pain associated with osteoarthritis (OA) in dogs.
As Pet Care Costs Soar, Furble Launches Canada’s First All-in-One Platform
Furble, a new Canadian-built platform to safely and legally fill pet prescriptions online, along with food and wellness products, has officially launched nationwide. With 50% of Canadian pet owners skipping vet visits due to rising costs, Furble helps close the gap by connecting pet parents to licensed community pharmacies for affordable, convenient care delivered right to their door.
Emerging human and canine leptospirosis in New South Wales: insights from a One Health geospatial study
As cases of leptospirosis continue to rise in both humans and dogs in New South Wales, a critical question has emerged: are our pets transmitting this dangerous bacterial disease to us? A geospatial study recently published in Science in One Health suggests that there is limited evidence of dog-to-human transmission, human-to-dog transmission, or shared sources of infection at the spatial level examined (SA3). Instead, the findings indicate that humans and dogs may have largely independent transmission pathways.
Most homemade dog diets lack nutrients, Texas A&M study finds
Over the last two decades, homemade diets have seen a rise in popularity among dog owners. However, new research from the Dog Aging Project (DAP) reveals that most homemade diets are missing important nutrients that dogs need to lead healthy lives.
Cats Claim Record Share of Veterinary Visits as Feline Market Momentum Builds
The feline veterinary market is reaching an inflection point, according to newly released data from CATalyst Council showing cats now represent 23 percent of all clinical visits--the highest third-quarter proportion ever recorded. CATalyst Council Feline Veterinary Market Insights: Volume IV reveals that while overall companion-animal clinical visits have declined year over year since 2022, feline clinical visits continue their upward trajectory, extending a three-year pattern of growth that is reshaping the veterinary landscape.
Screening Cats for Osteoarthritis: How the Feline OA Checklist Can Transform Practice
Osteoarthritis (OA) in cats is common, underdiagnosed, and often overlooked until significant pain or mobility issues arise. A recent study published in the Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery highlights a practical approach for identifying OA in feline patients using the Feline Osteoarthritis Checklist.