This Cornell Vet Student Survived Homelessness. Now She's Rewriting the Rules on Who Gets to Be a Veterinarian
Sydney Paris is a first-generation veterinary student at Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine dedicated to access-to-care, equity, and community-based veterinary medicine. As the founder of the First-Generation Low-Income Veterinary Student Association, she is working to expand mentorship, representation, and opportunity within the veterinary profession. Through resilience, empathy, and advocacy, Sydney is helping reshape veterinary education and care to better support underserved communities, students, and animals.
Purina Announces 5 Startups Driving the Future of Pet Health
Purina has revealed the five startups selected for its 2026 Pet Care Innovation Prize, the company’s tenth annual program recognizing emerging businesses shaping the future of pet health, wellness, nutrition, and veterinary care. Each winner will receive $25,000 in non-dilutive funding, along with mentorship and access to Purina’s industry expertise to help scale solutions for today’s evolving pet care landscape.
FDA Approves First Generic Robenacoxib Tablet for Postoperative Pain & Inflammation in Cats
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently approved the first generic robenacoxib tablets for the control of postoperative pain and inflammation associated with orthopedic surgery, ovariohysterectomy and castration in cats at least four months of age that weigh at least 5.5 pounds.
How Equine Medicine Is Reinventing the Fight Against Bacteria
Antibiotics built modern veterinary medicine. Penicillin changed the game in the early 20th century, and for decades these drugs have saved countless equine lives. But in 2026, veterinary professionals are facing a hard truth. Antibiotics are no longer a limitless resource, and their downsides are becoming impossible to ignore.
Delaware Reports Presumptive H5 Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Kent County Commercial Flock
The Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA) has announced a presumptive positive case of H5 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a commercial broiler flock located in Kent County.
Monkey Business: Multiple Primates on the Loose in a St. Louis Park
Officials in St. Louis are searching for multiple primates that have been roaming near a city park for several days, according to Missouri’s Department of Health.