Nationwide Pet Insurance Now Axing New York Policy Holders
For more than two years, Nationwide's pet insurance division has been on a coverage culling spree in nearly two dozen states, among them not including New York -- until now.
We got a notice that our whole pet and wellness insurance will be reduced to 50% reimbursement going forward. We have 2 cats with countless preexisting conditions under that insurance, so there’s not an alternative for us. Just wanted to give a heads-up for anyone in New York – it’s […]
A Deadly Water Parasite Is Sickening Healthy Dogs, Top Vets Warn
New research on Heterobilharzia americana, the parasite that causes canine schistosomiasis, is prompting veterinarians to reconsider its geographic reach and which dogs may be at risk.
Once considered a Gulf Coast oddity, Heterobilharzia americana, the parasite that causes canine schistosomiasis, is now grabbing the attention of veterinarians in New York City. New research suggests the parasite may be more widespread than previously recognized — and may infect dogs with no known history of swimming in freshwater […]
Adequan Injections Recalled For Possible Glass Fibers
The maker of Adequan, a popular arthritis drug for dogs and horses, is recalling four lots of the injectable medication because they may contain glass fibers. If you have a senior dog with osteoarthritis, you may be familiar with Adequan. My Labrador, Nellie, who just turned 12, received her weekly […]
Millions of Dogs May Be Accumulating Toxic Levels of Copper From Commercial Foods
Renowned veterinary liver specialist Dr. Sharon A. Center has published three new studies in JAVMA she says make a compelling case for regulatory action.
A leading veterinary liver specialist at Cornell is warning that at least 12 million dogs across the United States, age 9 or older, may be at risk for serious liver injury; specifically, a condition called copper-associated hepatopathy or “CuAH.” These dogs may be silently accumulating dangerous levels of copper from […]
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Nellie’s December 2025 Vlog: Fate Of Ophelia (Nellie’s Version)
Dear Fans, Please enjoy my version of Taylor Swift’s “Fate of Ophelia” video. Happy New Year! Nellie
Pioneering NY Vet Hospital Shutters for First Time in 24 Year Run
Pay Cuts to Emergency Overnight Vets Cited For VCA-Owned Hospital Going Dark
Last weekend, Katonah Bedford Veterinary Center (“KBVC”) shut its doors for the first time since the hospital’s celebrated founding in 2001. One of America’s first private 24/7 emergency and specialty veterinary “hybrid” hospitals –there is also a general practice – the practice shut down completely at 6 p.m. on Friday, […]
FDA Dings Raw Pet Food, Company Hits Back
"Mighty Raw" responds to exhaustive warning letter from FDA, alleging "bias" against raw food; unfair treatment
Answers, parent company of “Mighty Raw”, was lashed for “poisonous or deleterious substance[s]”; “contaminated with filth”; Salmonella; Listeria. Despite numerous cutbacks and spending freezes, the FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine has continued to function in 2025, and has been especially active in its oversight of raw pet food, as evidenced […]
California Cites Jean Dodds for Practicing Without License Again
Ms. Dodds has never held a license to practice in any state, TCR has confirmed.
California has dinged Jean Dodds again for practicing veterinary medicine without a license. It’s been five years since the California Veterinary Medical Board issued a “cease and desist” enforcement action to Jean Dodds – who holds a degree but has never been licensed to practice veterinary medicine in any state, […]
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