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General Mills bets on cat, fresh pet food for fiscal 2027
General Mills is leaning into cat nutrition, fresh dog food, and Blue Buffalo innovation as it maps its 2027 pet strategy.
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Why price and value aren't the same in veterinary care
A new commentary argues that veterinary fees tell only part of the story, as practices face fresh pressure on value and transparency.
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June’s top pet food headlines point to fresh, functional growth
June’s biggest pet food stories centered on fresh formats, oral health, and premium nutrition positioning.
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CIPS 2026 spotlights a more service-led global pet industry
CIPS 2026 in Guangzhou is being positioned as a window into a more global, service-focused pet market.
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IQI names Alana Brown sales manager for North America
IQI added Alana Brown to its North American sales team as it expands regional commercial coverage.
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Swiss data show pet supplies are a low-return e-commerce category
Galaxus data suggest pet supplies, especially pet food, generate relatively few returns in Swiss e-commerce.
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Australia vets track Qwoll launch and expanding H5 bird flu watch
A new platform for independent vets arrives as Australia responds to confirmed H5 detections in wild seabirds.
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dvm360’s May/June Flex Forecast highlights practical CE priorities
dvm360’s latest Flex Forecast pairs clinical updates with communication and practice-growth education.
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Farm to Pet turns to crowdfunding to finance next growth phase
Farm to Pet launched its first StartEngine Reg CF campaign as the pet treat company looks to expand capacity and distribution.
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Umios buys majority stake in Malaysia’s Pet World International
Umios is acquiring 51% of Pet World International to expand its pet food footprint in Southeast Asia.
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Why switching practice management software feels harder than it is
Software migration can be disruptive, but planning, data clarity, and staff buy-in can make the switch more manageable.
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Years lands growth backing for cupboard-stable fresh dog food
UK dog food startup Years raised growth funding to expand its ambient fresh format in retail and abroad.
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Pet Age profile spotlights King Wholesale’s Lynda Silk
A new Pet Age feature highlights Lynda Silk and the people-first culture behind King Wholesale Pet Supplies.
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BHJ USA adds Austin Cole in new procurement manager role
BHJ USA named Austin Cole procurement manager as it expands its pet food ingredient business.
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Pet prices hit record highs as March petflation rises to 4.3%
March petflation rose to 4.3% as every major pet category reached record price highs.
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Funding wave backs pet care growth in Europe and India
New funding for Omni, Vetic, and FirstClub signals continued expansion in pet nutrition, veterinary care, and digital commerce.
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Matrix Partners wins two Hermes awards for pet packaging
Matrix Partners earned two 2025 Hermes Creative Awards for packaging work tied to Olive Pup and Natoo Pet Foods.
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Oma’s Pride expands South-Central reach through ADMC deal
Oma’s Pride has partnered with ADMC to expand raw pet food distribution in Texas and the South-Central US.
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Veterinary industry signals a push toward access, education, and new care models
A new industry roundup highlights product launches, FDA activity, oncology progress, and growing focus on pet parent affordability.
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Wuffes expands dog supplement distribution with PetSmart launch
Wuffes has launched its full dog supplement range in more than 1,300 PetSmart stores and online.
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Doubtless launches as global pet insurance and care platform
Doubtless has launched by combining Independence Pet Holdings and Pinnacle Pet Group across 10 global markets.
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PetVivo moves to acquire PiezoBioMembrane in biomaterials push
PetVivo plans to buy PiezoBioMembrane, adding piezoelectric biomaterials to its regenerative medicine pipeline.
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Tombot raises $7 million to scale robotic companion launch
Tombot closed a $7 million Series A3 round and plans to launch its robotic dog Jennie in Fall 2026.
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Dechra opens Boston global HQ, backs local animal programs
Dechra has opened its Boston global headquarters and paired the move with $60,000 in local community partnerships.
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Smart financing gets a closer look in veterinary practice growth
A dvm360 podcast examines how financing and leasing can help clinics modernize without draining cash flow.
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Woof Gang adds Great Hill to fund franchise expansion
Woof Gang brought in Great Hill Partners to support franchise growth, new markets, and digital marketing.
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Whole Dog Journal spotlights dog nail grinders in new roundup
A new Whole Dog Journal roundup could shape which nail grinders pet parents bring into veterinary conversations.
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Springland lands nationwide Target launch for dog accessories
Springland, formerly Springer Pets, will bring three dog products to Target stores and Target.com on July 5.
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Sportsman’s Pride Field Master expands into Rural King stores
Sunshine Mills is widening Field Master’s reach through Rural King, adding scale in a key rural retail channel.
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Skiptown ties Pride campaign to community giving in three markets
Skiptown launched a month-long Pride campaign tied to donations for LGBTQ+ youth groups in Atlanta, Charlotte, and Denver.
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AI scribes have crossed into the veterinary mainstream. The next question is implementation.
AI scribes are now widely available in veterinary medicine. Here's what adoption data shows, what practices should ask before buying, and where the category is heading next.
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Dog Standards, Good Behaviour launch dairy-free dog ice cream
Dog Standards and Good Behaviour are launching a dairy-free frozen treat for dogs in Toronto on June 28.
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Petco Love Lost spotlights AI milestone in lost pet reunions
Petco Love says its AI-powered lost-pet platform has now helped reunite more than 250,000 pets with their families.
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adoro names business development chief to grow employer channel
adoro hired former Spot president Scott Taylor to lead employer and partnership distribution.
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Animistic, Blackhive partner to link nutrition R&D and supply
Animistic and Blackhive say their partnership will connect animal nutrition science with sourcing and distribution.
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GAPFA sets 2026 technical congress for Ottawa
GAPFA’s June 2026 Ottawa meeting will focus on trade, standards, nutrition, and animal health.
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Fressnapf | Maxi Zoo lifts 2025 profit as same-store sales soften
The European pet retailer grew profit in 2025 through cost control and expansion, despite a slight dip in like-for-like sales.
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PEDIGREE taps Ronaldinho to reframe mutts in Brazil
PEDIGREE’s new Brazil campaign with Ronaldinho aims to turn “vira-lata” into a badge of pride for mixed-breed dogs.
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Beggin’ names Hudson top dog in inaugural Beggin’ XI contest
Hudson won Beggin’s first Beggin’ XI contest, part of Purina’s broader U.S. Soccer marketing push.
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Hill’s expands Clear The Shelters role as presenting sponsor
Hill’s is deepening its Clear The Shelters partnership as shelters continue to face adoption and capacity pressure.
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Cat market momentum is rising, but clinics still need to capture it
Cat households, spending, and product launches are rising, creating a bigger opening for feline-focused veterinary care.
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Sparkle Grooming Co. plans 22-unit Tennessee expansion
Sparkle Grooming Co. will enter Tennessee through a 22-unit deal, with Nashville targeted for the first location in Q1 2027.
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The Dog Stop adds two Dallas franchise deals in Texas push
The Dog Stop signed two new Dallas-area franchise agreements, adding to its growing Texas development pipeline.
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Woof Gang enters Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Utah
Woof Gang opened its first stores in three new states, extending its grooming-led franchise footprint to 36 states and Canada.
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Hooray House expands Target-exclusive pet line with summer drop
Hooray House’s Summer 2026 Country Club collection extends its exclusive Target pet lifestyle rollout.
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K9 Resorts marks 50th pet hotel with Turnersville opening
K9 Resorts says its new Turnersville, New Jersey, site is the brand’s 50th luxury pet hotel.
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Petsecure, Pet Valu link insurance discounts to retail loyalty
A new Canada partnership gives Pet Valu shoppers discounted access to Petsecure pet insurance.
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BARK puts profitability ahead of subscriber growth
BARK’s latest results show a deliberate marketing pullback, lower revenue, and a sharper focus on profitability.
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Pet Krewe’s cat food search grew into Salty Cat, Ella’s Best
A founder’s search for affordable cat food helped turn Pet Krewe into a growing pet nutrition player.
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Smallbatch adds goat and bison to freeze-dried treat line
Smallbatch expanded its single-ingredient treat lineup with freeze-dried goat heart, goat liver, and bison liver options.
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Abby Siebern profile spotlights Van Den Bosch leadership
A Pet Age Q&A puts John A. Van Den Bosch’s president in focus as pet distribution keeps evolving.
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AFA international outreach extends to Nigeria with farrier clinic
The AFA Foundation said two delegates traveled to Nigeria to teach a horseshoeing clinic in April 2026.
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Cargill expands Belgium innovation center with pet food pilot plant
Cargill is adding a €5.4 million extrusion pilot plant in Vilvoorde, Belgium, with implications for pet food R&D and formulation work.
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Happy Habitats brings Burrow Bricks to Petco nationwide
Happy Habitats' modular Burrow Bricks line has launched in Petco stores across the U.S.
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KENT opens flagship World’s Best Cat Litter plant in Iowa
KENT WORLDWIDE opened a new World’s Best Cat Litter manufacturing facility in Muscatine, Iowa.
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APC expands certified-circular packaging for pet food
American Packaging says its ISCC PLUS-certified circular-content packaging is now available for pet food applications.
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Lord Jameson brings Texas-exclusive organic dog treat to H-E-B
Lord Jameson and H-E-B launched a Texas-exclusive USDA Organic dog treat, extending premium pet treats into regional grocery.
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Patterson encore spotlights clinic design as workflow strategy
Patterson’s encore podcast on clinic design underscores how layout decisions shape workflow, safety, and the pet parent experience.
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VEG ER for Pets becomes official animal hospital of the Red Sox
VEG ER for Pets has signed a multi-year deal as the Boston Red Sox’s official animal hospital.
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Merck Animal Health moves to acquire poultry agtech firm TARGAN
Merck Animal Health plans to buy TARGAN, adding hatchery automation and vaccine-delivery technology to its poultry portfolio.
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How a St. Louis neurology practice scaled with Instinct EMR
The Animal Neurology Center says connected workflows helped it grow case volume without adding chaos.
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Whole Dog Journal spotlights dog car seats amid safety questions
A new Whole Dog Journal guide highlights dog car seats as vets continue to stress restraint and crash-tested travel products.
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Chewy rolls private-label pet products into Chewy Made
Chewy has unified several in-house pet product lines under Chewy Made as it pushes deeper into consumables.
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Clemson Paw Partners plans $5M veterinary facility in Central
The nonprofit plans a new Central, South Carolina, facility to expand affordable veterinary care and spay-neuter access by summer 2027.
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Equus spotlights FlyShield technology in equine fly control
Equus examines the science and strategy behind W.F. Young’s FlyShield approach to equine fly control.
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Golden Pet Brands acquires Nebraska facility for Dr. Marty, UPN
Golden Pet Brands bought the Seward, Nebraska, Petsource plant, adding a second U.S. manufacturing site for Dr. Marty and Ultimate Pet Nutrition.
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Open Farm expands into nearly 1,700 PetSmart stores
Open Farm’s PetSmart launch broadens access to its premium diets, treats, and supplements across North America.
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Why veterinary client trust feels different in 2026
Rising costs, communication gaps, and changing expectations are reshaping trust between clinics and pet parents.
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Cosmos Health makes first move into animal health with C-Scrub
Cosmos Health plans a UK launch of veterinary C-Scrub Wash 4% after European efficacy testing.
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Mission Viejo ER hospital rebrands to clarify 24/7 emergency role
Animal Urgent Care of South Orange County has rebranded as Animal Emergency of South Orange County.
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ReadiVet folds into BlueSky as in-home vet care expands
ReadiVet’s Dallas clients have shifted to BlueSky, with Nashville set to follow on a slower timeline.
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Pet Innovation Awards spotlights preventive care and pet health trends
The Pet Innovation Awards highlights where pet care brands are investing, from preventive health to insurance and digital tools.
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Purina relaunches Gourmet Perle wet cat food across Europe
Nestlé Purina is expanding Gourmet Perle in nearly 30 European markets with a new Ocean Flakes recipe.
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Central backs Lindsay Wildlife with cash, supplies, and volunteers
Central Garden & Pet is supporting Lindsay Wildlife Experience with a $50,000 gift, in-kind donations, and employee volunteerism.
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Weruva expands leadership team as it enters its next growth phase
Weruva named new executives, including Anthony Giudice and Steve Barber, as the company marks 20 years in business.
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PetMeds trims Q4 loss as sales decline continues
PetMeds narrowed its quarterly loss, but falling prescription sales continue to pressure revenue.
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NASC elects Nich Wilson to board as regulatory push builds
Nich Wilson of KND Labs joins the NASC board, succeeding retiring longtime director Nick Hartog.
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UK contextualised care roadmap gains traction in U.S. practice debate
A new Veterinary Practice News article links the UK’s contextualised care roadmap to U.S. spectrum-of-care practice.
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JustFoodForDogs moves subscriptions to Ordergroove
JustFoodForDogs has replaced its in-house subscription system with Ordergroove to support a more connected pet parent experience.
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MoeGo adds Central Bark to its growing franchise partner roster
Central Bark is standardizing bookings, memberships, payments, and reporting on MoeGo as it scales nationwide.
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Tractor Supply brings VIP Petcare in-house
Tractor Supply acquired VIP Petcare’s veterinary services business, expanding its reach in mobile preventive care.
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Wellness Pet Company names Allyson Borozan chief marketing officer
Wellness Pet Company hired Allyson Borozan as CMO as it expands 2026 product launches and brand marketing.
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Win World expands backyard poultry line with nesting box
Win World has launched a stand-alone chicken nesting box aimed at easier egg collection and coop management.
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Coachi revives Boomi Ball with a behavior-led play pitch
Company of Animals has relaunched the Boomi Ball under Coachi, positioning it as canine enrichment for high-energy dogs.
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FCPT agrees to buy up to 102 Mission Pet Health properties
FCPT plans a $268 million veterinary real estate deal that would make Mission Pet Health its third-largest brand.
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Why record keeping still limits tropical livestock productivity
A new review says weak production and reproduction records remain a major constraint in tropical livestock systems.
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Hollywood Feed adds Georgia store, signals more Southeast growth
Hollywood Feed will open a new Canton, Georgia, store on June 6 and has three more Southeast locations in the pipeline.
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Icelandirect completes FSSC 22000 Version 6 audit at Clifton plant
Icelandirect says its Clifton facility completed an FSSC 22000 Version 6 audit, aligning the supplement manufacturer with the current food safety standard.
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Matrix Partners joins Pet Sustainability Coalition
Matrix Partners has joined PSC, signaling that sustainability work in pet care is moving deeper into brand strategy and communications.
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TAW Ventures acquires Boston dog treat brand Polkadog
TAW Ventures has acquired Polkadog, bringing a Boston premium treat brand into a new growth phase.
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South African supermarkets push deeper into pet retail
Shoprite, SPAR, and Woolworths are expanding pet retail as South African demand stays strong.
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Pet prices hit record highs as March petflation reaches 4.3%
March petflation outpaced overall CPI, with veterinary services among the fastest-rising pet care costs.
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Pets at Home’s vet business cushions FY26 profit decline
Pets at Home grew revenue 1% in FY26, but profits fell sharply as veterinary gains offset retail weakness.
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The metrics that reveal a veterinary practice’s true health
Why active client and patient retention may say more about practice health than revenue or new-client growth.
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CityVet opens Casselberry clinic under Dr. Kaitlyn Guerrido
CityVet has opened a new veterinarian-led clinic in Casselberry, Florida, under Dr. Kaitlyn Guerrido.
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Hollywood Feed adds North Atlanta store, eyes Southeast growth
Hollywood Feed is opening another metro Atlanta store as it pushes deeper into the Southeast.
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Pet Age opens voting for inaugural 2026 retailer awards
Pet Age’s new Retailer Excellence Awards are now in the voting phase, with winners due in its July 2026 issue.
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Purina expands U.S. Soccer push with pets, treats, and fan gear
Purina’s U.S. Soccer campaign adds pet jerseys and branded treats, opening new touchpoints for client education.
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TAW Ventures acquires Boston treat brand Polkadog
TAW Ventures has acquired Polkadog, adding a premium Boston treat brand to its pet wellness investment strategy.
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UF’s WEC hospital in Ocala adds 24/7 small animal emergency care
UF will move Ocala small animal emergency care to its WEC hospital on June 15 and close the standalone UF PETS clinic.
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Edgard & Cooper turns chew toy holiday into Margate beach stunt
Edgard & Cooper staged a Viking funeral for retired dog toys, extending its playful pet holiday marketing platform.
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Milk-Bone launches Krypto treats ahead of Supergirl release
Milk-Bone is tying a limited-edition dog treat launch to DC Studios’ Supergirl and its canine co-star, Krypto.
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Nilodor refreshes The Tough Stuff stain and odor line
Nilodor is relaunching The Tough Stuff with updated packaging and a new stain- and odor-control product.
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pupp st. restocks Hester Shirt and signals dog streetwear growth
NYC-based pupp st. restocked its Hester Shirt and previewed a broader push into dog streetwear and sportswear.
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The Farmer’s Dog takes its fresh-food message to Oprah’s podcast
The Farmer’s Dog launched a two-year partnership with The Oprah Podcast, pairing branded storytelling with fresh-food marketing.
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Veterinary Practice News leans into engagement with WordRx
Veterinary Practice News continues its WordRx puzzle series, offering vets a quick Wordle-style vocabulary break.
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Pet Food Experts adds Dogginstix to national distribution
PFX will distribute Dogginstix premium single-ingredient dog chews and treats across all regions.
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Purina marks 25th Cares Day with nationwide volunteer push
Purina says 11,000 employees logged 5,000 volunteer hours across 24 U.S. communities on its 25th annual Cares Day.
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Small Matters launches small-dog food line with breed-focused pitch
New brand Small Matters debuts nine wet and dry recipes for small dogs, with Walmart distribution and a size-targeted nutrition message.
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The Crump Group earns Best Managed honor in milestone year
The Canadian pet food manufacturer was named a 2026 Canada’s Best Managed Company as it marks 20 years of growth.
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SodaPup rolls out Fourth of July USA-K9 collection
SodaPup launched a patriotic USA-K9 collection as July 4 merchandising and fireworks-season pet care planning begin.
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The Farmer’s Dog takes its brand story to The Oprah Podcast
The Farmer’s Dog is pairing a new Oprah podcast mini-series with a USO feeding partnership for 250 dogs.
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Tractor Supply adds May rewards for Hometown Heroes members
Tractor Supply is using Military Appreciation Month to extend Hometown Heroes rewards across its retail ecosystem.
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Dogsee Chew takes pet wellness branding to Cannes
Dogsee Chew says it became the first pet industry brand to appear at Cannes, underscoring pet wellness’s move into mainstream consumer culture.
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IQI names Mike Turnbull sales manager for Canada and the U.S.
IQI has hired Mike Turnbull to support pet food ingredient sales and customer growth across Canada and the United States.
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Royal Canin turns Corgi diet launch into museum exhibit
Royal Canin used an AKC Museum of the Dog exhibit to promote its new breed-specific Corgi diet.
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Tulsa Zoo faces $15 million shortfall on Africa Wilds project
A funding gap could delay Tulsa Zoo’s Africa Wilds exhibit, a major habitat project tied to the zoo’s 2027 centennial.
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Wag Heaven lands $20,000 in Amex Shop Small grant funding
Georgetown pet retailer Wag Heaven was named a 2026 Amex Shop Small grant recipient.
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Farnam marks 80 years with horse care grants, product push
Farnam launched a summer sweepstakes tied to horse-care reimbursements as it marks its 80th anniversary.
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Medtronic plans $650M SPR Therapeutics acquisition
Medtronic plans to buy SPR Therapeutics, adding a temporary peripheral nerve stimulation option to its pain portfolio.
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Reflow reports early DEEPER CORONARY data for ISR device
Reflow says its retrievable, sirolimus-eluting scaffold produced early results in a nine-patient pilot for coronary in-stent restenosis.
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Study compares the economics of equine ET and ICSI
New research examines how conventional embryo transfer and ICSI compare on cost in equine practice.
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Study finds canine pacemaker crowdfunding rarely hits goals
A JAVMA study suggests GoFundMe is an unreliable way to cover canine pacemaker implantation costs.
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Assisi Pet Care buys Sniffers and its NAW dog treat brand
Assisi Pet Care has acquired Sniffers Pet Care Limited and its fast-growing natural dog treat brand, NAW.
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BISSELL expands into feline pet care with smart litter, fountain
BISSELL launched a cat-focused pet care line, bringing smart litter and hydration products into a clinically relevant space.
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Camlin Fine Sciences names Mark Cornthwaite to shelf-life role
Camlin Fine Sciences appointed Mark Cornthwaite to lead Shelf-Life Solutions portfolio strategy in North America.
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JBT Marel expands wet pet food processing with Aurum deal
JBT Marel is adding Aurum’s aseptic processing and flexible-pack filling technology to target premium wet pet food.
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Milk-Bone launches Krypto dog treats tied to DC’s Supergirl
Milk-Bone has introduced limited-edition Krypto treats to coincide with DC Studios’ upcoming Supergirl film.
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Ruffwear promotes Sarah McCandless to head of global sales
Ruffwear elevated longtime leader Sarah McCandless to head of global sales as it continues building its commercial leadership team.
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Ark Naturals refresh puts oral health claims front and center
Ark Naturals updated its branding and packaging to better highlight the science behind its pet oral health products.
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Wet Noses brings 5-lb grain-free dog treats to Costco.com
Wet Noses has launched a new 5-lb resealable bag of organic grain-free dog treats exclusively on Costco.com.
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Hansa hands SERB regional Idefirix rights in €115M deal
Hansa Biopharma licensed European and MENA rights to Idefirix to SERB in a €115 million agreement.
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Lower-cost Spirulina medium shows promise for Southern Africa
A Botswana-led study found an NPK-based Spirulina medium raised biomass and cut media costs by 63%.
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VEG ER for Pets named official animal hospital of Red Sox
VEG landed a multi-year Red Sox partnership that also spotlights service dogs at Fenway.
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AI layoff rhetoric faces a reality check
New research suggests AI-linked workforce cuts often fail to deliver better returns.
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Bending Spoons closes Tractive acquisition, expanding in pet tech
Bending Spoons has closed its acquisition of Tractive, bringing a major pet GPS and health-monitoring brand into its portfolio.
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Equus test post appears to be a publishing artifact
A sparse Equus Magazine item looks like a test entry rather than a substantive equine medicine development.
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Minaris maps out a manufacturing-first strategy under Orla Cloak
A PharmaShots interview shows how Minaris is positioning integrated manufacturing and testing for advanced therapies.
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Zoomark 2027 sharpens global strategy ahead of Bologna return
Zoomark 2027 will return to Bologna with a new brand message, expanded features, and a broader international push.
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Ark Naturals refreshes branding around pet oral health claims
Ark Naturals updated its packaging and website to better spotlight oral health benefits and clinical messaging.
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Regeneron bets on Parabilis platform in $2.3B AHC deal
Regeneron and Parabilis will develop antibody-Helicon conjugates in a collaboration worth up to about $2.3 billion.
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Interzoo 2026 heads to Nuremberg with record scale in sight
Interzoo 2026 is set for May 12-15 in Nuremberg, with organizers projecting a record-setting, highly international event.
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AMC CEO reflects on leading through a $125 million renovation
Helen Irving discusses how AMC managed a four-year, $125 million hospital overhaul while continuing care.
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How unique services can help a general practice stand out
Practices are using services like rehab and acupuncture to differentiate care and attract talent.
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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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Proteine Resources launches VELI wet pet food line at Interzoo
Proteine Resources debuted VELI, a functional wet pet food line built on its insect- and mushroom-based EntoPro ingredient.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Wisconsin study questions standard predictors of fur harvest trends
A new analysis suggests pelt prices, weather, and urbanization only partly explain Wisconsin furbearer harvest trends.
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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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Cat parents are helping drive the next phase of pet market growth
Rising cat ownership and spending are pushing more cat-specific innovation across nutrition, insurance, and veterinary care.
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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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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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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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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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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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Why fragmented pet tech data is falling short in veterinary care
Pet tech is generating more data, but without integration and validation, much of it remains hard for veterinary teams to use.
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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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FLEX reports 12-month AV access data for vessel prep system
FLEX Vascular shared 12-month registry data at CX 2026 showing low complications and fewer repeat interventions in hemodialysis access.
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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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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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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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Vet software firms push integrated fixes for after-hours charting
Instinct and Shepherd are both arguing that embedded AI, not standalone tools, is the key to reducing after-hours charting.
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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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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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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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How AI is reshaping pharma and life sciences
AI is moving from pilot projects to regulated workflows across drug development, manufacturing, and genomics.
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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 returns, but resilience holds
Public pet care companies posted modest gains, but premium, wellness, and veterinary-adjacent segments remain comparatively resilient.
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Pet companies refresh leadership across Europe, Asia, and North America
A wave of executive moves signals new growth priorities in pet retail, animal health, and pet health services.
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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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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 reshaping practice workflows
Integrations are becoming core infrastructure for veterinary practices, linking records, diagnostics, pharmacy, and client communication.
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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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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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Insilico expands Tenacia CNS pact in deal worth up to $94.75M
Insilico and Tenacia added a second AI-driven CNS program, expanding a partnership now worth up to $94.75 million.
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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 spotlight ASPCA cat fostering
PetSafe and Rachel Bilson launched a campaign with ASPCA Los Angeles to encourage cat fostering and simplify home prep.
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Why more veterinarians are referring earlier, despite cost barriers
Earlier specialist referral is becoming part of collaborative care, even as affordability remains a major barrier for pet parents.
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Why veterinary clinics need a plan for online scandals
New veterinary commentary says social media crises can escalate fast, making advance planning essential for clinics.
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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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Cornell hackathon winner aims at driver ants with pheromone mist
Cornell students won a digital ag hackathon with a non-lethal concept to redirect driver ants away from beehives.
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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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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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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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Covetrus and MWI plan merger to build larger vet platform
Covetrus and MWI Animal Health have agreed to merge in a $3.5 billion deal that would combine distribution, pharmacy, and practice technology.
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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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Survey finds strong veterinary optimism on stem cell therapy
An AAHA-Gallant survey found 95% of veterinary professionals expect stem cell therapy to enter standard inflammatory care.
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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 podcast spotlights the veterinary innovations shaping 2026
A new VETgirl episode highlights AI, personalized care, urgent care, and diagnostics as key forces in veterinary medicine this year.
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Westminster night one crowns four group winners at 150th show
Zaida, Cookie, JJ, and Graham won night one groups at Westminster’s 150th annual dog show in New York City.
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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 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.