Regulation
FDA accepts Cogent’s bezuclastinib NDA in nonadvanced SM
Cogent’s bezuclastinib cleared FDA filing review in NonAdvSM, with a decision due December 30, 2026.
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Regulation & policy
Regulation
Japan approves Dupixent for adults with bullous pemphigoid
Japan cleared Dupixent for bullous pemphigoid, expanding the first targeted option for this rare autoimmune skin disease.
Regulation
Sanofi’s venglustat wins FDA breakthrough tag in type 3 Gaucher
FDA granted Breakthrough Therapy designation to Sanofi’s venglustat for neurological manifestations of type 3 Gaucher disease.
Clinical research
Research
Cambridge study widens BOAS risk list to 12 more dog breeds
A new Cambridge study suggests BOAS risk extends beyond the usual brachycephalic breeds, with weight and nostril shape also affecting risk.
Research
Halifax Humane launches five-cent cat neuter campaign
Daytona Beach nonprofit aims to complete 900 male cat neuters by June 30 through a five-cent campaign.
Research
Naloxone training gains relevance as opioid overdoses threaten dogs
Veterinary guidance is reinforcing that naloxone can reverse opioid overdose in dogs, but follow-up emergency care is still essential.
Recalls & safety
Recalls
Glass bead disinfection draws interest, but guidance stays cautious
AVMA spotlighted rapid glass bead reprocessing, but current guidance warns against quick clinical sterilization use.
Recalls
Metal toxicity warning highlights zinc, lead, and copper risks
Texas A&M and a new case report spotlight overlooked metal exposures and a possible new zinc toxicosis complication in dogs.
Recalls
Seasonal toxin guidance highlights predictable pet poisoning risks
ASPCA and PetMD resources show how toxin risks shift by season, giving clinics a roadmap for prevention and triage.
Disease & outbreaks
Outbreaks
Global review finds PRRSV remains widespread in pigs and wild boars
A new meta-analysis underscores PRRSV's global reach and the continuing surveillance burden for swine veterinarians.
Outbreaks
Maryland EHV-1 case ends in euthanasia at Anne Arundel barn
A Maryland horse with EHV-1 was euthanized, with 29 others exposed at an Anne Arundel County boarding facility.
Outbreaks
Study flags low rabies titres in many imported dogs
Nearly half of imported dogs in an Ontario study had low rabies titres, raising questions about vaccine records and import safeguards.
Drugs & therapeutics
Drugs
Equine wound care update highlights stage-based topical choices
New equine wound education emphasizes matching topical therapy to wound type, location, and healing stage.
Drugs
FIP antiviral success brings a new stewardship challenge
Experts warn that careless antiviral use in cats could threaten the drugs changing FIP outcomes.
Drugs
Generic omeprazole adds a new option for equine gastric disease
FDA’s first generic omeprazole paste could improve access, but diagnosis and disease subtype still drive treatment.
Industry & business
Industry
Cats reach a quarter of vet visits, highlighting feline care gap
CATalyst Council says cats now make up 24.7% of U.S. vet visits, with a $34 billion feline market opportunity still largely uncaptured.
Industry
Pet industry M&A activity accelerates across food, wellness, and supply
New pet industry deals are clustering around nutrition, supplements, manufacturing, and animal health infrastructure.
Industry
Vet visits are falling as pet care costs keep rising
New data shows fewer veterinary visits, higher prices, and growing pressure on preventive care.