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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.
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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.
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Vet visits are falling as pet care costs keep rising
New data shows fewer veterinary visits, higher prices, and growing pressure on preventive care.
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VetEvolve spotlights leadership as its practice network grows
VetEvolve honored 2025 leadership award winners as it continues expanding its veterinary practice network.
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Why workaround culture is becoming a veterinary PIMS warning sign
Instinct’s latest post argues that everyday software workarounds may signal deeper workflow and patient care risks.
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AI moves deeper into pharma and life sciences operations
AI is reshaping drug discovery, manufacturing, and regulation, with lessons that increasingly extend to veterinary medicine.
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Boehringer, Zomedica team up on point-of-care PPID testing
A new collaboration brings TRUFORMA PPID testing into Boehringer’s equine program, with reimbursement for participating veterinarians.
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Economic warning lights are flashing for veterinary practices
New veterinary economic signals point to softer visits, tighter margins, and a bigger need for pricing and affordability discipline.
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Fly control in horses is shifting toward integrated management
Equine fly control is moving beyond sprays alone, with more focus on integrated management, skin health, and realistic product performance.
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Flyball returns to Westminster as canine sports gain visibility
Westminster brought flyball back for its 150th show, giving canine sports and veterinary support another high-profile stage.
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How veterinary clinics can prepare for online scandals
New guidance urges practices to treat social media controversies as an operational, HR, and mental health risk.
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I and love and you buys Made by Nacho, adds Bobby Flay
The deal expands scale in premium cat food and brings Bobby Flay into a new leadership role.
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Insilico deepens Tenacia CNS partnership in $94.75M AI deal
Insilico and Tenacia expanded their CNS drug discovery alliance, adding a second AI-driven program worth up to $94.75 million.
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Instinct EMR adds automations to cut repetitive workflow tasks
Instinct Science says its new EMR automations can reduce callbacks, client communication gaps, and manual follow-up work.
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Listed pet care firms post modest gains as resilience holds
Public pet care companies posted modest returns, but the sector continues to show resilience under cost pressure.
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New collaboration expands point-of-care PPID diagnostics
Zomedica and Boehringer are adding reimbursed stall-side PPID testing to the TRUFORMA platform for equine practices.
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Pet companies make leadership changes across Europe and Asia
A wave of executive appointments signals new growth, operations, and digital priorities across the pet sector.
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Pet industry M&A activity picks up again this winter
New deals in pet food, services, and distribution signal a more active M&A market heading into 2026.
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Petco ends FY2025 with lower sales, doubles down on services
Petco’s sales fell in FY2025, but profitability improved as it pushed toward fresh food, owned brands, and veterinary services.
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PetCure hits 10,000 radiation patients as access to care expands
PetCure Oncology says it has treated 10,000 pets, underscoring growing demand for accessible veterinary radiation therapy.
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PetCure Oncology says it has now treated 10,000 pets
PetCure Oncology says its 10,000-patient milestone reflects a decade of expanding access to veterinary radiation therapy.
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PetSafe taps Rachel Bilson to promote ASPCA cat fostering
PetSafe’s new Rachel Bilson campaign links cat fostering through ASPCA with retail-ready home prep at Walmart.
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Speed, duration, and retail shifts reshape tick prevention talk
Fear Free highlighted differences among tick treatments as Petco expanded access to a chemical-free tick-removal tool.
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Stronger pet bonds are accelerating tech adoption in vet care
A HABRI-Chewy Health survey links stronger human-animal bonds with higher use of digital veterinary tools.
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The Canine Review closes out 2025 with a Nellie brand post
The Canine Review’s latest Nellie post is a light year-end audience play, not a veterinary industry development.
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The Canine Review uses Nellie vlog as audience engagement play
A year-end Nellie Brill post highlights how veterinary-adjacent media blends personality content with industry coverage.
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Tick control messaging broadens across clinics and retail
Comparative efficacy claims and a new Petco rollout show how tick control is evolving in both veterinary care and consumer retail.
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Top 20 life sciences deals list highlights 2025’s rebound
A new PharmaShots ranking shows how big-ticket life sciences dealmaking regained momentum in 2025.
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Veterinary software integrations are becoming core practice infrastructure
As vendors add connections across insurance, inventory, and communication, integrations are becoming central to veterinary workflow.
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Veterinary surveys show AI gains, but staffing strain persists
New 2026 survey data shows rapid AI adoption in veterinary practice, even as staffing shortages remain a core challenge.
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VETgirl spotlights 2026 innovation through mobile-first CE
VETgirl’s 2026 innovation message centers on mobile CE, flexible learning, and easier progress tracking for veterinary teams.
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Westminster names first four group winners on night one
Afghan Hound, Maltese, Lhasa Apso, and Old English Sheepdog advanced on night one of Westminster’s 150th show.
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What current economic indicators mean for veterinarians
Cooling economic conditions and softer visit demand are reshaping how veterinary practices plan, price, and talk about care.
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What Eva Evans says it takes to build a dream veterinary clinic
A new podcast spotlights how vision, site selection, and workflow shape veterinary clinic builds.
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Why more veterinarians are referring cases they once kept
Referral is increasingly driven by capacity, risk, and collaboration, even when specialty care may be hard for pet parents to afford.
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VETgirl podcast maps the veterinary innovations to watch in 2026
A new VETgirl podcast highlights AI, urgent care, personalized care, and diagnostics as key forces shaping veterinary medicine in 2026.
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Winter dealmaking reshapes the pet industry’s next phase
New pet industry deals this winter point to deeper consolidation across nutrition, distribution, and care platforms.
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Winter dealmaking signals another consolidation push in pet care
Fresh M&A activity across pet food, services, and distribution is reshaping the industry again.
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Dream clinic planning shifts from vision to workflow
New veterinary podcast discussions frame clinic design as a strategy for workflow, staffing, and long-term practice health.
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Insilico and Tenacia expand AI CNS pact to $94.75 million
Insilico and Tenacia added a second AI-driven CNS program, expanding their collaboration to up to $94.75 million.
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Instinct EMR leans into automation to ease practice workload
Instinct is pitching EMR automations as a way to cut repetitive admin work and reduce mental load across veterinary teams.
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Instinct EMR pushes automations to ease veterinary admin load
Instinct says new EMR automations can reduce repetitive work and return staff time to patient care.
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Instinct EMR puts workflow automation at the center of its pitch
Instinct is promoting EMR automations as a way to reduce admin work, missed charges, and cognitive load in veterinary practice.
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Nellie Brill vlog post appears to be brand content, not industry news
A December 2025 Canine Review post looks like subscriber engagement content, with no clear veterinary business or clinical development attached.
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Nellie holiday vlog extends The Canine Review’s house voice
A December 2025 Nellie Brill post appears to be seasonal audience content, not a veterinary industry development.
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Podcast spotlights the strategy behind building a vet clinic
Eva Evans and Patterson podcast episodes highlight clinic design as a business, workflow, and care decision.
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The Canine Review leans into branded Nellie content
A December 2025 Nellie Brill vlog appears to be a personality-led feature, not a reported industry development.
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Westminster’s night one winners set Best in Show field
Afghan Hound, Maltese, Lhasa Apso, and Old English Sheepdog advanced on night one of Westminster’s 150th show.
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What VETgirl says will shape veterinary medicine in 2026
A new VETgirl podcast points to AI, personalized care, urgent care, and diagnostics as the trends to watch in 2026.
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Why equine fly control is shifting beyond sprays alone
Equine fly control guidance is increasingly focused on integrated management, skin health, and label-aware product use.
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Why the human-animal bond is shaping veterinary tech adoption
A new HABRI-Chewy Health survey links stronger pet-parent bonds with higher uptake of veterinary technology.
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Winter M&A wave reshapes pet food, distribution, and services
New deals involving AlphaPet, Covetrus, and Rover show pet-industry consolidation is still moving across key segments.
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Covetrus and MWI move toward a $3.5 billion merger
Covetrus and MWI plan to merge, combining distribution and technology in a deal that could reshape veterinary purchasing and practice workflows.
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Fear Free spotlights pet parent education in parasite prevention
Fear Free’s latest parasite content underscores year-round prevention, early puppy protocols, and clearer client communication.
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Nulo expands kitten wet food line with Silky Mousse push
Nulo is betting on wet kitten nutrition, texture, and hydration with new Silky Mousse recipes.
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Pet insurance growth puts pressure on vets, insurers, and pet parents
As pet insurance expands, veterinary teams are navigating trust, transparency, and cost-of-care conversations more often.
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Questions to ask when choosing a veterinary PIMS
A new Instinct post highlights five warning signs practices should probe when evaluating veterinary PIMS platforms.
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Survey data show fast tech adoption amid persistent vet staffing strain
New Instinct Science surveys show veterinary practices adopting AI and digital tools quickly, even as staffing shortages persist.
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Vet surveys show AI gains, but staffing pressure still bites
New surveys show fast tech adoption in veterinary practice, even as staffing shortages and retention pressures persist.
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Vet visits are down, but rising prices are masking the damage
New data shows veterinary visits falling as prices rise, with preventive care taking the biggest hit.