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Latest Veterinary News & Clinical Insights
Sharp Rise in Livestock Antibiotic Use Raises Alarms for Human Health
The use of medically important antibiotics in livestock surged in 2024, sparking concern among veterinarians, public health experts, and animal welfare advocates. Medically important antibiotics are those essential for treating infections in people, and overuse in animals can accelerate the development of drug-resistant bacteria, potentially making life-saving medicines less effective in humans.
FDA Issues Emergency Use Authorization for Credelio CAT to Treat New World Screwworm in Cats
Today the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for Credelio CAT (lotilaner chewable tablets). The agency has concluded that based on the scientific evidence available, it is reasonable to believe that Credelio CAT may be effective in treating New World screwworm (NWS) infestations in cats and kittens, and the known and potential benefits of the product outweigh its known and potential risks. This is the first drug authorized by the FDA for the treatment of NWS in cats.
Federal Worker Pay Delays Impact Veterinarians Across Government Agencies
As the U.S. government continues to navigate budgetary and funding challenges, federal employees across multiple agencies have experienced delays in receiving paychecks. Among those affected are veterinarians working in critical government roles, including public health, food safety, wildlife management, and military animal care.
FDA Notifies Pet Owners That Tests Show H5N1 Contamination in Certain Lots of RAWR Raw Cat Food Chicken Eats
Following up on a case of H5N1 Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in a cat, testing performed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, state and local public health and agriculture partners, and federal partners suggests a link between the strain of H5N1 virus detected in the cat and in certain lots of RAWR Raw Cat Food Chicken Eats, a product the cat consumed before falling ill. FDA is sharing information about the testing for public awareness. The agency continues to investigate and will update this notice should new information become available.
FDA Confirms H5N1 in RAWR Raw Cat Food: Nearly 70 Feline Cases Nationwide in 2025
The FDA has confirmed H5N1 avian influenza (bird flu) in two lots of RAWR Raw Cat Food Chicken Eats after a San Francisco cat tested positive and was euthanized. Nearly 70 cats in the U.S. have been infected with H5N1 in 2025, many linked to raw pet food or raw milk. The affected lots (CCS 25 077 and CCS 250 093) were distributed nationwide in frozen 2.5-lb bags. While no human cases have been connected to handling raw pet food, veterinarians are urged to caution clients about the risks of raw diets and monitor cats for respiratory or neurologic illness.
FDA New Strategy To Replace Animal Testing: The Future of Drug Development is Human-Centered and Tech-Driven
In a groundbreaking move towards more ethical and efficient drug development, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a significant shift away from animal testing in the creation of monoclonal antibody therapies and other medications. This bold strategy promises to revolutionize how drugs are developed, evaluated, and brought to market, marking a new era where human-relevant methods take the lead.
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