Off Label Veterinary News

Elanco IPO, Nigerian Human-Cat Relationships, Sorghum Dog Food

This week veterinarian Dr Ernie Ward reviews a recent published study from Nigeria on Human-Cat Relationships and the current state of cat ownership and attitudes toward cats in this African nation. A new study is published evaluating feasibility of using...

AVMA BOD & Future Leaders Approve Global Pet Obesity Position Statement!

At this year's American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) annual conference, the Board of Directors and Future Leaders Group unanimously approved our Global Pet Obesity Position Statement declaring: 1) uniform definition of canine and feline obesity, 2) universal Body Condition Score...

FDA APPROVES FIRST CBD DRUG! WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR VETERINARIANS?

On June 25, 2018, the US FDA announced approval for the first CBD drug to treat epilepsy in humans. What does this mean for veterinarians and pets? Read the FDA announcement here: https://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm611046.htm

IS THIS THE END OF BOARDING KENNELS? ROVER & WAG.COM TAKE ON THE PET INDUSTRY

Is the traditional pet boarding facility or kennel doomed? I think so, and I believe technology created by Rover.com and Wag.com (and others) will not only lead to the extinction of many boarding kennels, but potentially provide better care for...

Amazon Enters Pharmacy Sales! How will this affect Veterinarians & Pets?

Amazon acquired the innovative pharmacy company PillPack today for an estimated $1 billion. How will this impact veterinarians, veterinary drug distributors, online pharmacies, and pets?

Australian Pet Food Industry Under Investigation!

The Australian Senate announced a Parliamentary Investigation into the Pet Food Industry after journalistic investigations and persistent public outcry over contaminated pet food and lack of proper protections and oversight.

Mars Buys 200 Clinics, Pathway+Heska, Petfood Tricks Diners, Antibiotic Overuse & Gun Control!

Mars Petcare Buys 200 European Veterinary Clinics in Massive Deal, Pathway Vet Alliance Partners with Heska Diagnostics, FreshPet Petfood Tricks Diners and Kids into Eating Dog Food, Antibiotic Overuse by Human Doctors & the American Medical Association Takes a Strong...

"Millions of Roaches" Reported in Ohio Mars Pet Food Facility

Recent reports revealed the 2016-2017 FDA investigation of the Columbus, Ohio Mars Petcare pet food facility uncovered numerous pet food safety violations, including reports of "one instance described as 'millions of roaches.'” "Employees also reported birds, spider webs, beetles, multiple...

Doctor Sues Patient for $1Mil Over Bad Reviews! Dog Flu in NYC & UK Mergers - Our future?

A New York Gynecologist Sues a Patient He Saw Once for $1Mil Over Her Posting Bad Reviews and Online Comments! Dog Flu Outbreak (H3N2) in NYC & UK Merger Madness and Incredibly Complicated Partnerships - Is this future of veterinary...

Mars Petcare Buys 87 UK Vet Clinics, K9 Cancer Vaccine Trials, Maternity Pay for Pet Parents

Mars Petcare Buys 87 UK Vet Clinics, a Universal K9 Cancer Vaccine is Starting Clinical Trials at three US veterinary schools, Maternity Pay for Pet Parents at a Nordic Company, and a CRAZY CAT LITTER MACHINE from Taiwan (where else?).

5 FACEBOOK DEFAULT SETTINGS YOU NEED TO CHANGE TODAY!

Here are 5 Facebook default privacy settings that potentially expose your personal data and weaken your online privacy. Dr. Ernie Ward takes you through five important settings you need to change today to ensure maximum online privacy when using Facebook.

Corgis Conquer the Internet! Werewolf in Montana? Are Antibiotics in Meat Killing Our Microbiome?

Corgis Conquer the Internet in a recent #SoCalCorgiNationals! race held in California! Was there really a Werewolf in Montana? A NY Times article asks if Are Antibiotics in Meat are Killing Our Microbiome?

Merrick Pet Food Recall, Heska New Partnership, Dog Bitten by Cobra & Viper Survives!

IN THIS PODCAST: Merrick Pet Food Recalled for Elevated Thyroid Hormone Levels. Heska Announces New Partnership with M-Bio and is a Possible Merger or Acquisition in its Future? Doberman Bitten by Cobra & then a Viper Survives in India!

Off Label Veterinary News Hounds Podcast 001

Bear mistaken as a dog, the U.K. opens another veterinary school, pet leasing back in the news (and it’s bad), Zoetis buys Abaxis (who wins and loses?), Petco and Just Food For Dogs, Amazon launches Wag dog food, and tips...

What the Amazon + Petco + Just Food For Dogs Means for Veterinary Clinics

Amazon, PetSmart, VIP Pet Care, Thrive, and now Petco Partners with Just Food For Dogs! What does all this mean for veterinary professionals, what impact will it have on veterinary clinics worldwide, and why is all of this happening now?...

Zomedica Brings Human Hi-tech Diagnostics to veterinary Profession, Pathway vet Alliance Grows and Partners with Petco to provide Retail Clinics with Thrive Veterinary, Millennial Flea and Tick Misperceptions Compared to Boomers in New Study

Amazon Launches Dog Food!

Amazon launches dog food! What are the implications for the pet and veterinary industry?

Henry Schein Sells Veterinary Division, Purina Buys Tails.com, Pet Insurance

Henry Schein Sells Off Veterinary Division to merge with Vets First Choice , Nestle Purina Purchases UK online personalized pet food maker Tails.com, Approximately 2 million North American pets have Pet Insurance in 2017 according to North American Pet Health...

2017 Pet Obesity Survey, Owners & Veterinary Professionals Share Opinions on Pet Food

Pet obesity in the U.S. increased in 2017, affecting 60% of cats and 56% of dogs, according to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP). APOP’s tenth annual survey revealed opinions of pet owners and veterinary professionals on several pet...

Are Vet Tech Schools Good Enough, Michigan May Ban BSL, Dog A.I. Study

A new article in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association (JAVMA) asks if U.S. veterinary technician programs are measuring up to standards and Dr. Ernie Ward discusses the Veterinary Nurse Initiative (VNI); the Michigan State Senate votes to...

Veterinary Nanotechnology, Walmart Insurance & Healthcare, COAST Arthritis Tool

A new publication from India examines the future of Veterinary Nanotechnology; Walmart is interested in buying Humana Insurance & its associated Healthcare, providers, signaling an uptick in the pharmacy:insurance;healthcare provider integration. Veterinarian Dr. Ernie Ward speculates on future veterinary effects,...

Big Box Veterinary Telemedicine, Smucker Buys Rachael Ray Nutrish, Lab Animal Protections

Big Box Veterinary Telemedicine and Expansion into In-Store Veterinary Clinics Continues, Smucker Buys Ainsworth and Rachael Ray Nutrish Pet Foods for $1.7 Billion USD, NIH Asks for Help With Lab Animal Protections

Social Media Safety for Veterinary Professionals: What Facebook Knows about Veterinarians and Our Clients

Social Media Safety for Veterinary Professionals: What Facebook Knows about Veterinary Professionals and Our Clients. Veterinarian Dr. Ernie Ward reviews the current Facebook/Cambridge Analytica controversy, how veterinarians and veterinary technicians (vet techs) can determine what personal information Facebook is selling...

Facebook Privacy Settings for Ads/Apps - Veterinary Professionals

Veterinarian Dr. Ernie Ward discusses how to evaluate and edit your Facebook privacy settings for ads and applications. What personal information does Facebook collect, how can you select what personal data is shared with others, and what will result from...

Walmart To Open 20 Veterinary Clinics, Women Dominate U.S. Veterinary Jobs, 2017 Pet Spending Soars

In veterinary news, Walmart announces it will open 20 VetIQ clinics in 20 U.S. stores over the next 90 days; USA Today reports that veterinarians are now the top female dominated profession in terms of growth from 2000 to 2016;...

United Airlines Almost Loses Another Dog, Mission Rabies, USDA Withdraws Animal Welfare Rule

This week in veterinary news, United Airlines almost loses another dog, Mission Rabies publishes study evaluating impact rabies awareness classes have in Malawi, and the USDA withdraws organic animal welfare rule despite overwhelming support from consumer and organic farm groups.

What the United Airlines Dog Death Means for Veterinary Professionals

The recent death of a dog traveling on United Airlines has prompted closer scrutiny on pet travel in the United States by veterinary professionals. Veterinarian Dr. Ernie Ward shares his thoughts on some potential changes that may occur as a...

Virginia Bill Targets Veterinary Opioids, Functional Pet Treats, WeatherTech's Safer Pet Bowls

Virginia Bill Aims to Prevent Veterinary Prescription Opioid Abuse, Functional Pet Treats Battle Brushing, WeatherTech Launches New Dog and Cat Bowls Promising Safety and Ergonomics

Do Free Cat Adoptions Work, Dog Eats 21 Pacifiers, More Pet Facial Recognition, "Cats" Goes to Dogs

Do Free Cat Adoptions Work? A New Study Evaluates, Dog Eats 21 Pacifiers and Survives! More Pet Facial Recognition Software and Hardware Announced, "Cats" Musical Goes to Dogs...Literally!

Gamer Claims She Killed Dog, Streisand Clones Dog, Dog Relinquishment, Salmonella Death & MORE

A popular Twitch gamer brags that she once killed a client's dog when working as a "vet tech," Canadian dog owner who had to sign over her dog because she couldn't afford $8,000 emergency surgery after a spay complication gets...

New York Pet Fashion Show 2018 - Live from the Veterinary Carpet!

Veterinarian Dr. Ernie Ward hosts the 2018 New York Pet Fashion Show "Vet Carpet," receives an unexpected award, and shares a unique experience that truly celebrates the love we share for animals (including chickens in chaps and a bearded dragon...

Veterinary News Top Topics for Veterinarians & Vet Techs in 2018

Some of the top veterinary topics we’ll be covering in 2018 for veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and veterinary industry professionals on Off Label Veterinary News.

Dominating Dutch Dog Owner Study, First Veterinarian TED Fellow, Dog IBD Research

A Dutch study evaluates dog parenting styles compared to human parenting and finds some interesting results, Dr. Claire Simeone is chosen as the first veterinarian TED Fellow, and German researchers prove canine inflammatory bowel disease is distinctly different than human...

New Owners Eat Adopted Pig, Blue Buffalo Billions, Fecal Transplant, Dog Housetraining Vest, MORE!

Adopted Pet Pig Eaten by New Owners in Canada, Blue Buffalo Bought for $8 Billion by General Mills in Another Pet Food Company Acquisition, Puppies Infected with Parvovirus Treated Using Fecal Transplantation Study Published by Brazilian Veterinary Researchers in...

Feline Panleukopenia Outbreak, Petcoin, Robot Dog Fight, Mars Petcare Chatbot, Death Star Pet Cave

Feline Panleukopenia Outbreak spreads in Australia, alarming veterinarians, a Pet Bitcoin is announced named Petcoin, Mars Petcare quietly launches a Facebook Messenger Chatbot in UK, and a Death Star Pet Cave will be the envy of all sci-fi pet fans!

Tramadol Fails in Veterinary Research, Amazon Wins Pet Food, and Petco Purchases PetInsuranceQuotes!

Tramadol Fails in New Veterinary Pain Research from Dr. Steven Budsberg and University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine, Amazon Wins Pet Food Sales in 2017 and Announces Big Plans for 2018 in Pet Products and Online Services, and Petco...

How Did a Euthanasia Drug Get into Pet Foods?

How Did a Euthanasia Drug Get into Pet Foods? Veterinarian Dr. Ernie Ward reviews the current pentobarbital pet food recall, the history of euthanasia solution present in pet foods, and the most likely source of pentobarbital contamination in dog foods.

Dog Flu (CIV) Outbreak Update

Dr. Ernie Ward shares the latest update on the current canine influenza virus (CIV or "dog flu") outbreak spreading in California, Midwest, South, and from Washington DC to New York. Dr. Ward reviews the current science of H3N2 and H3N8...

Cat Rides on Car Hood, Bear Burns Healed by Fish Skins, 2017 Pet Expenses

his episode features an incredibly crazy (and stupid and dangerous) story from Sandy, Oregon about a man who allows his cat to ride on the hood of his car -- and why authorities can't stop him! We also look at...

Grumpy Cat Gets Paid, Stores vs Online, Dog Flu Spreads, Real Eggs?

Grumpy Cat Gets Paid in Huge Lawsuit Settlement, Pet food store sales vs online and internet sales in 2017, Dog Flu Spreads across Northern and Central California and Veterinarians and Dog Owners are worried, What exactly is a "Real...

Dog Flu, Petco Expands, Mars Buys Gene Testing, Pet Food Leads to Human Food Recall

Dog Flu (Canine Influenza Virus - CIV) cases on the rise, Petco Expands its in-store veterinary clinics, Mars Petcare Buys Finland-based Gene Testing company Genoscoper, Pet Food Recall Leads to Human Food Recall

What Physicians Don't Understand about Obesity, Canine Cancer Liquid Biopsy, Intestinal Organoids

What Physicians Don't Understand about Obesity, Canine Cancer Liquid Biopsy, Intestinal Organoids

Top Topics and Issues Veterinary Professionals Will Be Talking About in 2018

Some of the top veterinary topics we’ll be covering in 2018 for veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and veterinary industry professionals.

Why Do Dogs Eat Poop, Barriers to Rabies Vaccination, Dogs & Weight Bias

Why Do Dogs Eat Poop, Barriers to Rabies Vaccination in Malawi, Do Dogs or other pets help reduce Weight Bias in people with obesity or overweight?

Will Robot Pets Replace Real Dogs and Cats?

Will Robot Pets Replace Real Dogs and Cats? Will advances in artificial intelligence and robotics lead to a decrease in pet ownership? What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of AI or robotic pets? I went to the Consumer...

Why Don't Veterinarians Treat Animals for Free?

"Why don't we just treat an animal for free?" is a question many pet owners have for veterinarians, especially in cases where the pet owner can't afford treatment.

Help Pets Left Out During Severe Cold: #ColdKills

I'm veterinarian Dr. Ernie Ward, and I'd like to talk to you about an important topic today. A few years ago, I became very concerned about animals being left in hot cars. And so, I made a video to raise awareness....

Cold Weather Pet Deaths, Dog Pooping Punishment in Wales, VIP Petcare Expands Locations and Services

Cold Weather Pet Deaths, Dog Pooping Punishment in Wales, VIP Petcare Expands Locations and Services