Extension of EU grace period for vet medicine supplies in NI ‘huge relief’ for pet owners and farmers

The Ulster Farmer’s Union (UFU) has welcomed a three year extension of a ‘grace period’ to ensure the supply of veterinary medicines to Northern Ireland. he temporary post-Brexit arrangements had…

Free telehealth services for Ukrainian pet owners, plus more veterinary news

Check out this week’s highlights. Happy Pet Appreciation Week! The goal of this special week is to raise awareness surrounding pet care and pet health issues, which is what veterinary…

FTC Takes Second Action Against JAB Consumer Partners to Protect Pet Owners from Private Equity Firm’s Rollup of Veterinary Services Clinics

The Federal Trade Commission today took the second action against JAB Consumer Partners to prevent the private equity firm from further consolidating control over specialty and emergency veterinary clinics. As…

Local Veterinarian Reminds Pet Owners to be Mindful This Summer

With the weather heating up veterinarians are reminding pet owners how to keep their furry friends healthy this summer. People in Traverse City were walking their dogs through downtown on…

FTC Acts to Protect Pet Owners from Private Equity Firm’s Anticompetitive Acquisition of Veterinary Services Clinics

The Federal Trade Commission today took action to protect competition in markets for specialty and emergency veterinary services by requiring the owner of a chain of veterinary clinics, JAB Consumer…

About 27% of horse owners buy painkillers without consulting veterinarians – WSU Insider

PULLMAN, Wash. – Many horse owners purchase painkilling and potentially dangerous drugs without having a veterinarian examine their horse first, a recent survey has found. The survey of 389 horse…

Canada’s veterinarians are not OK — overwork, pet owners, debt load leading to burnout

dr Karissa Mitchell knew something was wrong when work took over everything. She didn’t have the energy to cook meals, or call her family on the phone. It was the…

Veterinarian shortage sends pet owners scrambling

Veterinary appointments are getting harder to come by, with clinics facing labor shortages stemming from pandemic disruption. Why it matters: Americans are spending more than ever on their pets, which…

Free puppy care classes for Kilkenny dog owners – Kilkenny Now

New dog owners trying to get to grips with their puppies can avail of free puppy care classes in Kilkenny city. The classes are free to attend and take place…

Dog Meets Owner’s Newborn Daughter for First Time in ‘Touching’ Video

The moment a dog met their owner’s newborn baby daughter and immediately fell in love has been captured in heartwarming footage shared online. Some new parents may be apprehensive about…