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Van Den Bosch adds Nerf Dog, Hasbro pet lines via Gramercy deal
A new distribution partnership will expand retailer access to Nerf Dog and other Hasbro pet products.
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Squishface launches tail-fold grooming brush for wrinkly breeds
Squishface introduced the Nub Brush for dogs with corkscrew tails, targeting hygiene challenges in bulldogs, French bulldogs, and pugs.
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Zydus moves to buy Assertio in $166.4 million cash deal
Zydus is acquiring Assertio, replacing Garda’s bid and expanding its U.S. specialty pharma footprint.
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Gerosynth launches Mytulin EQ for equine recovery and immune support
Gerosynth Labs has introduced Mytulin EQ, a chaga-based equine supplement aimed at recovery, immune health, and cellular support.
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Golden Pet Brands acquires Nebraska freeze-dried pet food plant
Golden Pet Brands bought the former Petsource facility in Seward, adding in-house capacity for Dr. Marty Pets and Ultimate Pet Nutrition.
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Merck Animal Health pushes social channels as news touchpoint
Merck Animal Health is promoting its social media channels as a place for animal health news, insights, and updates.
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Why fragmented pet tech data is failing modern pet care
Pet tech is generating more data, but without integration, much of it remains hard for veterinary teams to use.
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Meatly plans London cultivated pet food facility for 2027
Meatly raised £10.4 million to build a London plant and scale cultivated pet food production by 2027.
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Dr. Kaitlyn Guerrido to lead new CityVet clinic in Casselberry
CityVet plans to open a veterinarian-led clinic in Casselberry, Florida, on May 26.
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Rigel licenses VEPPANU from Arvinas and Pfizer in $445M deal
Rigel will take over VEPPANU under a licensing pact worth about $445 million in potential value.
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Riley Green joins Pack Provisions as investor and ambassador
Field & Stream’s dog food brand adds Riley Green as it builds awareness with outdoor-focused pet parents.
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Wellness Pet names Allyson Borozan chief marketing officer
Wellness Pet has hired Allyson Borozan as CMO as it expands premium food and treat launches in 2026.
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Grupo Petz Cobasi posts first joint quarterly sales growth
Brazil’s newly merged pet retail leader reported R$2.02 billion in Q1 revenue, with veterinary and service lines growing faster than the core business.
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Hooray House debuts at Target with story-led pet accessories
New brand Hooray House has launched exclusively at Target with pet accessories, toys, and fashion built around original characters.
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Musti grows sales 15.6% as expansion keeps pressure on earnings
Musti’s Q1 sales rose 15.6%, but losses widened as the pet care group kept investing in expansion and integration.
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VETRESKA taps Ollie Bearman for 2026 luxury accessories push
VETRESKA says Ollie Bearman will front a 2026 campaign and F1-inspired pet accessories line.
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Atomic Bubbles adds reusable retail displays in packaging push
Atomic Bubbles is introducing reusable retail displays as pet brands face growing pressure to cut packaging waste.
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Bausch + Lomb launches Bi-Blade+ vitrectomy cutter in Europe
Bausch + Lomb has launched its Bi-Blade+ vitrectomy cutter in Europe on the Stellaris Elite platform.
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Access to credit is gaining ground as a pet care access tool
A veterinary opinion piece argues financing can help pet parents say yes to needed care amid persistent affordability pressures.
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Angelini Pharma strikes $4.1B deal for Catalyst
Angelini Pharma plans to buy Catalyst Pharmaceuticals in a cash deal that expands its rare disease and U.S. market reach.
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Boss Nation expands specialty distribution through Phillips Pet
Boss Nation is widening its Phillips Pet partnership to reach more independent pet retailers.
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General Mills promotes Dana McNabb to COO
Blue Buffalo’s parent company named Dana McNabb COO, expanding the pet leader’s influence across General Mills.
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Pet Flavors names Loïc Le Hir de Fallois interim CEO
Pet Flavors appointed animal health R&D veteran Loïc Le Hir de Fallois as interim CEO, effective May 6, 2026.
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PIN Growth Summit 2026 pitches practical playbook for pet businesses
Pet Industry Network’s June virtual summit aims to help pet businesses improve growth, retention, and operations.
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Quality Marine reports first aquacultured Black Longnose Tang
Quality Marine says it has cultured the first Black Longnose Tang, extending its push into hard-to-breed marine ornamentals.
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Roche moves to buy PathAI in $1.05B digital pathology deal
Roche plans to acquire PathAI, deepening its push into AI-enabled digital pathology and companion diagnostics.
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Trupanion grows Q1 revenue as Lemonade pet tops $500M
Trupanion posted 12% Q1 revenue growth, while Lemonade said pet became its largest line after surpassing $500M in in-force premium.
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Vamoosh wins King’s Award for international trade
Vamoosh’s latest UK business honor highlights export growth in the pet household-cleaning category.
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Waiv joins Daiichi Sankyo’s push into AI biomarker discovery
Waiv will use digital pathology AI to help Daiichi Sankyo identify response biomarkers for an ADC program.
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Why made-in-the-USA pet products are gaining traction
Pet parents are seeking U.S.-made pet products, but the label carries regulatory limits and doesn’t replace evidence on safety or nutrition.
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AVMA marks National Pet Week as pet ownership reaches 77.5 million homes
AVMA says 77.5 million U.S. households now have pets, underscoring demand for preventive veterinary care.
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Bayer bets on ophthalmology with Perfuse buy
Bayer plans to acquire Perfuse Therapeutics for up to $2.45 billion, centered on Phase II eye therapy PER-001.
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Bimini Pet Health expands Topeka facility to boost capacity
Bimini Pet Health opened a Topeka expansion aimed at increasing manufacturing capacity, improving efficiency, and supporting future hiring.
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Legault Group shifts to retail after selling pet food plants
Legault Group sold its dry and wet pet food operations and is now focusing on retail banners across Canada.
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Madrigal licenses Arrowhead’s ARO-PNPLA3 in MASH deal
Madrigal licensed Arrowhead’s ARO-PNPLA3, adding a precision siRNA asset to its growing MASH pipeline.
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Missed charges put clinic workflow and trust under scrutiny
A new Veterinary Viewfinder episode highlights how missed charges can expose workflow gaps, revenue leakage, and client trust risks.
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Multi4 wins CE mark for outpatient bladder cancer system
Multi4’s CE mark clears its bladder cancer system for European use in outpatient settings.
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PharmaShots awards put animal health in a broader innovation spotlight
PharmaShots’ 2026 awards included animal health, signaling broader life sciences visibility for veterinary innovation.
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Sparkle Grooming Co. plans 22 Tennessee locations
Sparkle Grooming Co. signed a deal to develop 22 Tennessee salons, starting in Nashville, with the first opening targeted for Q1 2027.
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Supplements keep H&H pet sales resilient in Q1
H&H’s pet segment dipped in Q1, but Zesty Paws supplements continued to post double-digit growth.
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What FlyShield technology means for equine fly control
W.F. Young is spotlighting the science behind FlyShield technology in its newer equine fly-control product.
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Old Mother Hubbard marks 100 years with Milk Bar treat launch
Wellness is celebrating Old Mother Hubbard’s centennial with a limited-edition Milk Bar birthday biscuit for dogs.
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BARK adds logistics veteran James Gagne to its board
BARK appointed James Gagne to its board as the company sharpens its focus on supply chain execution and profitability.
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MHP speeds pet food push after refinancing and Croatia investment
MHP is accelerating its pet food expansion after refinancing debt and backing a new wet food plant in Croatia.
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My Senior Horse backs new APHA awards for senior competitors
APHA will debut three new high-point awards for horses 15 and older at its 2026 World Championship Show.
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Ortho Development expands Trivicta hip stem to full U.S. launch
Ortho Development has fully launched its cementless Trivicta hip stem in the U.S. after earlier FDA clearance and a limited market release.
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Longevity medicine is arriving in pet care
Veterinary longevity medicine is moving from concept to clinic, with new trials, FDA milestones, and growing relevance for senior care.
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Hormuz skirmishing raises new supply chain risks
Reported U.S.-Iran clashes in the Strait of Hormuz could add pressure to veterinary supply chains.
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ARCHIMED moves to take Esperion private in $1.1B deal
ARCHIMED will acquire Esperion in a deal worth up to $1.1 billion, pending shareholder and regulatory approval.
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BioCryst inks European navenibart deal worth up to $345 million
BioCryst licensed European rights to navenibart to a Neopharmed Gentili affiliate in a deal worth up to $345 million.
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BridgeTower Media names Sandy Almendarez VP of content
Pet Age’s parent company tapped a veteran B2B media executive to lead digital-first content strategy across 40-plus brands.
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Celcuity reports phase 3 win for gedatolisib in PIK3CA-mutant breast cancer
Celcuity said gedatolisib combinations improved progression-free survival in the PIK3CA-mutant arm of phase 3 VIKTORIA-1.
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DrFirst’s Colin Banas targets specialty care prescription delays
DrFirst says fragmented prior authorization and pharmacy routing still delay specialty therapies.
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Ethical Products names John Thaman vice president of sales
Ethical Products appointed John Thaman to lead sales growth, channel expansion, and retail partnerships.
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Leadership moves signal priorities across pet adoption and animal health
PetSmart Charities, Ceva, and Grey Wolf made leadership changes with implications for adoption, strategy, and commercial growth.
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Purina and U.S. Soccer expand pet-focused fan campaign
Purina and U.S. Soccer launched a new pet-focused campaign featuring Weston McKennie and a National Pet Kit.
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Smalls expands cat accessories with Slooowserve slow feeder
Smalls launched Slooowserve, a cat slow feeder that blends puzzle feeding, enrichment, and bowl design.
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Strait of Hormuz clashes raise new animal health supply concerns
Fresh fighting in the Strait of Hormuz could ripple into veterinary supply chains, feed costs, and pet food pricing.
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UCB moves to buy Candid Therapeutics for up to $2.2B
UCB is acquiring Candid Therapeutics to add cizutamig and deepen its autoimmune T-cell engager pipeline.
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Compliance becomes a selling point for pet supplements, treats
Pet supplement and treat brands are turning compliance into a growth strategy as scrutiny of claims and quality rises.
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Study explores better VFA recovery from swine wastewater sludge
New research suggests thermal and citrate pretreatment could improve resource recovery from swine wastewater sludge.
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Erdman Animal Hospital to close after decades in Baltimore
A long-running Northeast Baltimore clinic is closing, underscoring the pressures on small independent veterinary practices.
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Pet prices hit record highs as March petflation reaches 4.3%
March petflation rose faster than overall CPI, adding new pressure on veterinary affordability and client spending.
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Pet inflation stayed firm in February, with more pressure ahead
Pet inflation remained elevated in February, and March data suggest veterinary and pet service costs are still climbing.
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Animal Neurology Center spotlights EMR-driven scaling
A new Instinct case study says a St. Louis neurology hospital increased caseload and MRI throughput without adding staff.
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Cat parents are fueling a bigger shift in the pet market
Rising cat ownership and stronger spending are boosting the feline market, but veterinary utilization still lags.
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Cue Biopharma adds Phase 2 anti-IgE asset in $691.5M deal
Cue Biopharma licensed Ascendant-221, a Phase 2 anti-IgE antibody, and plans a global food allergy study after 2H 2026 data.
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Germany’s pet population slips in 2025 as market stays steady
Germany counted 33.4 million pets in 2025, down slightly, while the pet care market held near €7 billion.
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LEO Pharma buys Replay to expand rare skin gene therapy push
LEO Pharma is acquiring Replay and its topical HSV gene therapy platform for rare genetic skin diseases, led by a preclinical DEB program.
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Nina Ottosson brand highlights puzzle toys’ place in pet enrichment
A Pet Age profile revisits how Nina Ottosson helped build the pet puzzle category now housed under Outward Hound.
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RAWZ leans on mission-driven nutrition to stand out
RAWZ is highlighting its meat-rich diets and pledge to donate 100% of profits through The RAWZ Fund.
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Sleepypod targets deep-chested dogs with new crash-tested harness
Sleepypod’s Clickit Range adds a 5-star-certified car restraint option for dogs with hard-to-fit body shapes.
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Wholesomes Rewards adds sensitive treats, updates packaging
Midwestern expands Wholesomes Rewards with sensitivity-focused treats and a Tunnel to Towers tie-in.
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Why post-close integration may decide animal health deals
A new commentary argues animal health acquisitions often lose value when key people and relationships leave after closing.
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RAWZ grows its giving story as premium nutrition claims draw interest
RAWZ says it has donated more than $4.15 million while expanding its profile in premium pet nutrition.
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BeOne, Huahui strike $2.02B HH160 oncology partnership
BeOne secured a global option on Huahui’s preclinical trispecific antibody HH160 in a deal worth up to about $2.02 billion.
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Dr. Lisa Beagan spotlights AI-supported veterinary intake triage
A new podcast episode highlights how structured, AI-supported intake could help veterinary teams triage calls more consistently.
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Fressnapf | Maxi Zoo lifts profit as same-store sales soften
The European pet retailer grew profit in 2025 through expansion and cost control despite softer like-for-like sales.
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Sodium bentonite gains ground as a premium cat litter standard
Askana Terra is betting that high-grade sodium bentonite will redefine what pet parents and brands expect from clumping litter.
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Study tests UWB radar for non-contact poultry litter moisture monitoring
A new Animals study suggests UWB radar could estimate poultry litter moisture without disturbing birds or litter.
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Symrise says pet nutrition slowed as pricing normalized
Symrise reported a temporary pet nutrition slowdown in Q1 2026 as pricing normalized, despite positive volume growth.
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Vets Pets adds fifth Oak Heart hospital in Raleigh
Vets Pets plans a fifth Oak Heart location in Raleigh as regional groups keep expanding around pet parent demand.
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Asher House Wellness rebrands as Lillie&Lee
Lee Asher’s wellness brand has a new name, with the same pet products and a broader push into pet-and-human wellness.
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Golden Pet Brands names CEO, CFO as portfolio stands up
Golden Pet Brands, formerly part of Golden Hippo, named Apu Mody CEO and John Meloun CFO.
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Southeast Pet founder Greg Judge shifts to chairman role
Southeast Pet named Ryan Judge CEO as founder Greg Judge moved to board chairman during the distributor’s 50th year.
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Chiesi to acquire KalVista in $1.9 billion rare disease deal
Chiesi is buying KalVista for about $1.9 billion, centered on newly approved HAE therapy EKTERLY.
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How clinics can cut inventory costs without risking stockouts
Veterinary practices are being urged to use technology and tighter workflows to reduce inventory waste and protect margins.
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Review tracks AI’s expanding role across the dairy industry
A new review says AI in dairy is moving beyond herd monitoring into milk quality, logistics, processing, and sustainability.
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Tractor Supply plans major expansion of fresh pet food
Tractor Supply aims to take fresh and frozen pet food from 80 stores to 700 by the end of 2026.
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Teva moves to buy Emalex and its late-stage Tourette asset
Teva will pay $700 million upfront for Emalex, with up to $200 million more tied to milestones for ecopipam.
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AbbVie backs Kestrel’s pan-KRAS program with option-to-buy deal
Kestrel started Phase 1 dosing for KST-6051 as AbbVie signed a deal worth up to $1.45 billion.
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CareDx moves into oncology with planned Naveris acquisition
CareDx will buy Naveris for up to $260 million, adding a reimbursed blood-based cancer surveillance test.
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Why fragmented pet tech data is falling short in modern pet care
Pet tech is producing more data, but disconnected systems are limiting its value for veterinary care and surveillance.
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Europe drives Swedencare growth in first quarter
Swedencare’s Europe revenue rose 38% in Q1 2026, led by Summit, dental sales, and online expansion.
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Vets Pets adds second Wilson Veterinary Hospital site in NC
Vets Pets plans to open Wilson Veterinary Hospital – West this summer, expanding capacity in its hometown market.
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AI shopping agents could reshape how pet parents choose products
A Pet Age commentary highlights how AI may influence pet product choices before trust in the technology catches up.
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Europe helps power Swedencare’s Q1 as U.S. vet demand stays soft
Swedencare’s Q1 showed Europe emerging as a key growth driver as the company managed through softer U.S. veterinary demand.
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Mars backs Lithuanian wind project in latest Europe energy deal
Mars signed a long-term virtual PPA tied to a planned Lithuanian wind farm that will support its broader Europe decarbonization strategy.
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Pet companies reshape leadership across Europe and Asia
A wave of executive changes signals new regional priorities for pet retail and animal health companies.
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Thermo Fisher to sell microbiology business to Astorg for $1.075B
Thermo Fisher will divest its microbiology business to Astorg, creating a standalone platform in susceptibility testing and culture media.
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Podcast urges practices to treat valuations as a diagnostic tool
A new Uncharted episode argues practice valuations can uncover hidden operational and financial problems before a sale is on the table.
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Beggin’ becomes official dog treat of U.S. Soccer
Purina’s Beggin’ brand is pairing a U.S. Soccer deal with a Brendan Hunt-led consumer campaign.
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EQUUS spotlights a more integrated approach to horse fly control
A new EQUUS article underscores that effective fly control in horses depends on barn management, not sprays alone.
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Joe Markham uses PetKORE to extend his KONG legacy
The KONG founder is spotlighting PetKORE’s push into enrichment and grooming for dogs, horses, and zoo animals.
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Veterinary roundup highlights AI, dermatology, and nutrition bets
New moves from UC Davis, Instinct, Purina, and Thrive point to where veterinary investment is heading.
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Kith enters pet products with first wagwear collection
Kith’s first pet collection with wagwear brings branded dog gear into a fast-growing premium pet accessories market.
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The Bird Bath launches Terminal for veterinary market tracking
The new platform combines practice, ownership, and consolidation data in one veterinary market intelligence system.
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Cumberland sells branded drug portfolio to Apotex for $100M
Cumberland will divest its FDA-approved branded portfolio to Apotex and refocus on orphan-drug development.
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Interzoo 2026 heads to Nuremberg as its biggest edition yet
Interzoo 2026 will bring more than 2,350 exhibitors and expanded programming to Nuremberg in its largest edition so far.
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Mabwell moves 9MW2821 into Phase III TNBC testing
Mabwell has launched a Phase III trial of 9MW2821 in previously treated metastatic or locally advanced TNBC.
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Paws Abroad targets a growing pain point in pet travel
Marisa Hoskins’ startup aims to organize international pet travel before paperwork lands on clinic desks.
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APPA says U.S. pet industry hit $158B in 2025
APPA reported $158 billion in U.S. pet industry spending for 2025, with growth expected to continue this year.
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Amneal moves to buy Kashiv in $1.1B biosimilars push
Amneal plans to acquire Kashiv BioSciences, expanding its biosimilars platform in a deal worth about $1.1 billion.
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Carnivore Meat Company names Lindsay Meyers to technical role
Carnivore Meat Company hired former Primal executive Lindsay Meyers to lead technical services across safety, nutrition, and compliance.
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Pet industry dealmaking picks up again across services and supply
New pet industry acquisitions and mergers are signaling a more active 2026 for distribution, services, and nutrition.
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Virbac’s pet business lifts Q1 as Thyronorm adds momentum
Virbac reported strong Q1 2026 growth, led by companion animal products and an early boost from Thyronorm.
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Biogen takes global felzartamab rights in TJ Bio China deal
Biogen will pay up to $850 million to secure Greater China rights to felzartamab from TJ Biopharma.
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Pet businesses rethink how to handle rude shoppers
Pet Age spotlights a growing reality: protecting frontline teams from rude shoppers is now a staffing and safety issue.
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Bond Vet adds membership program built around exams and virtual access
Bond Vet launched a membership program pairing exam discounts with priority virtual support.
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Ohio State, ETCR strike license deal on resistant canine hookworms
Ohio State and ETCR will use licensed resistant hookworm isolates to support new therapy development and commercial efficacy studies.
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Why Mars’ Nashville dog park matters beyond branding
Mars’ new IAMS Bark Park signals a broader push to build pet-friendly urban spaces with real implications for veterinary care.
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Fauna Foods marks 50 years with Meadowlands industry event
Fauna Foods plans a 50th anniversary event at Meadowlands, with a record number of manufacturers and new vendor participation.
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Nutrish taps Jenn Lueke for home chef-inspired bowls push
Rachael Ray Nutrish launched a new campaign with Jenn Lueke and restored Rachael Ray’s name to packaging.
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UCB buys Neurona to push into regenerative epilepsy therapy
UCB agreed to acquire Neurona for up to $1.15 billion, adding epilepsy cell therapy candidate NRTX-1001.
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Parnell buys Noble Pharma to expand U.S. manufacturing
Parnell added a Wisconsin manufacturing site in a deal aimed at boosting U.S. supply continuity and production capacity.
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Purina spotlights Petivity’s AI litter box monitor in vet podcast
Dr. Ragen McGowan discussed how Petivity tracks feline litter box patterns to surface early health changes.
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Step-in harness guide highlights fit, function, and tradeoffs
A new step-in harness guide underscores a familiar veterinary message: fit and dog-specific needs matter as much as gear category.
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Instinct podcast spotlights veterinary urgent care success
A new podcast episode features Dr. Corynn Cackler’s view on where urgent care fits in veterinary practice.
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PawthosX makes its case for an AI-native veterinary OS
PawthosX is pitching ClinicOS as an AI-native platform to reduce workflow friction in veterinary practice.
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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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Invoxia pushes dog wearables deeper into veterinary care
Invoxia is pitching continuous dog monitoring as a practical tool for clinics, backed by early published data and a new veterinary platform.
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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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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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Kennel Connection adds iDogCam feeds to its pet parent portal
Kennel Connection’s new iDogCam integration brings live pet viewing into its client portal for checked-in stays.
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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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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 Valu marks 50 years as Canadian pet retail gets tougher
Pet Valu is celebrating its 50th anniversary with promotions and local-store activations across Canada.
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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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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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Vamoosh enters the US with Target launch of pet laundry products
UK brand Vamoosh has entered 600 Target stores, bringing its pet-hair laundry products to the US market.
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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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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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Zoom Room adds Ron Coughlin as chair, Soumik Chatterjee as CFO
Zoom Room tapped two former Petco leaders as it pushes for faster franchise growth.
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France probes possible Iran link in foiled Bank of America attack
French authorities are investigating whether Iran was tied to a failed bomb attack outside Bank of America’s Paris headquarters.
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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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Nulo says Milan Olympics push boosted independent pet retail
Nulo says its Milan Olympics campaign helped drive store traffic and sales gains at independent pet specialty retailers.
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Nulo’s Olympic campaign gives independent pet retailers a boost
Nulo says its Milan-Cortina campaign helped drive traffic, impressions, and sales through independent pet retailers.
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UK Biotech Day 2026 highlights a partnership-first UK agenda
The London event underscores how UK biotech is leaning on partnerships, capital, and commercialization heading into 2026.
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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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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.
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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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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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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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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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US veterinary industry grows, but pressure points deepen
AVMA data show a growing veterinary sector facing heavier debt, staffing strain, and uneven tech adoption.
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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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In-home veterinary care gains attention as access strategy
A dvm360 podcast highlights in-home veterinary care as a way to expand access, support pet parents, and rethink technician utilization.
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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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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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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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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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Digitail’s Sebastian Gabor spotlights AI’s next phase in vet med
A new podcast appearance from Digitail’s co-founder underscores how AI is moving deeper into veterinary workflows.
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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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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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Merck Animal Health takes two top 2025 S&P Global product awards
Merck won 2025 S&P Global Animal Health honors for NUMELVI and INNOVAX ND-IBD-ILT.
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ZooDoc bets on teletriage and specialty access
ZooDoc is pitching teletriage, transparent pricing, and specialty access as a new digital front door for veterinary care.
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Snout pushes a new wellness plan model for veterinary clinics
Snout says its financing-backed wellness plans can improve preventive care access without shifting collections risk to clinics.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Vet Candy spotlights Michelle Badeaux in Cat Daddy trivia episode
Vet tech Michelle Badeaux headlines a new Cat Daddy episode as Vet Candy expands feline, sponsor-backed entertainment content.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.