Veterinarians respond to questionable claims by ‘Dog Food Advisor’ publisher
CEO Refuses to Disclose Dollar Amounts Earned From Individual Pet Food Brands “I would not consider a human dentist who […]
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Animal health giant Elanco declares blockbuster Seresto collars “vindicated” by recent EPA finding, but CEO continues to evade questions
Per Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) spokeswoman Colleen Dekker: “Finally vindicated,” Elanco’s spokeswoman Colleen Dekker told TCR late yesterday. She added: “EPA […]
Canine flu, vaccine shortages wreak havoc on shelters across the Midwest
Shelter dogs across the Midwest are experiencing a highly contagious form of influenza called H3N2, a related but separate strain […]
Regulators near completion of new reporting requirements for pet insurers
As early as January 2024, pet insurance carriers may be required to start answering detailed questions about everything from consumer […]
In America, 59% of dogs are overweight or obese
Obesity rates for pet dogs and cats in the United States are now at 59% for dogs and 61% for […]
Supreme Court hears case about parody dog toy: “the Old No. 2, on your Tennessee Carpet”
On March 22, the U.S. Supreme Court began hearing oral arguments in a case centered around a rubber dog toy […]
After 31 years of Labradors reigning as most popular breed in U.S., AKC says French Bulldog is now top dog
The American Kennel Club is the world’s largest purebred dog registry. This week, the organization announced that according to its […]
Pets Best loses underwriter and partner Trupanion; will now be underwritten by Independence Pet Group-owned IAIC
Citing untenable capital reserve requirements by regulators, Trupanion CEO and founder Darryl Rawlings revealed this month at the company’s fourth […]
The Farmer’s Dog Super Bowl Ad Was A Hit – But What About The Food? Veterinarians Weigh In.
“No, as a veterinary general practitioner, I would not, and do not, recommend this food at all,” Dr. Jessica Self wrote on Facebook. “Farmers Dog, and other boutique diet companies, are centered around marketing tactics that are shady and confusing to non-veterinary consumers. Let’s look at the term “Human Grade.” There was no legal definition for “Human Grade” until a few years ago; and this term only pertains to pet foods.
VEG CEO Attacks Pet Insurers, Offers ‘No Solution’ For Those Who Can’t Pay Vet Bills Up Front
Late last month, veterinary hospital industry disruptor David Bessler hosted more than 200 veterinary students and recent graduates for a […]