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Jul 9, 2024

Gryphon Investors-Backed Vetnique Labs to Acquire UK Maker of YuMOVE Pet Supplements

Vetnique Labs, a leading pet health and wellness company, recently announced that it has agreed to acquire Lintbells, a globally recognized leader in pet supplements sold under the YuMOVE brand, from European mid-market private equity investor Inflexion. Vetnique is backed by Gryphon Investors, a leading middle-market private equity firm based in San Francisco. Financial terms […]

Jun 30, 2024

AI FOR PET Wins First Place at ‘AI + Future Pitch Competition’ Held at Stanford University

AI FOR PET, an AI technology-based pet healthcare company, recently announced that it won first place at the AI + Future Pitch Competition held at Stanford University in Palo Alto. This competition was co-hosted by the Association of Chinese Students and Scholars at Stanford (ACSSS), the Chinese Entrepreneur Organization (CEO), Tech Weekend, Greater China Business […]

Jun 27, 2024

CityVet Acquires The Animal Hospital at Steiner Ranch in Austin, TX

CityVet, a leading network of 39 veterinarian-owned practices, recently announced the acquisition of Austin, Texas-based The Animal Hospital at Steiner Ranch. The clinic is located at 5145 Ranch Road 620 North in Austin. For over 10 years Dr. Tamera Cole has led The Animal Hospital at Steiner Ranch, focusing on primary care for pets. “I am […]

Jun 12, 2024

Mella Pet Care, Vetspire Partnership Launches Integration to Send Real-Time Vitals Data

Mella Pet Care, an ecosystem of health monitoring solutions for veterinarians and pet parents, recently announced a key partnership integration with Vetspire, a leading practice management system (PiMS). Using their existing workflows, veterinarians can integrate Vetspire and other PiMS with the Mella Pet Care Desktop App to instantly collect vital signs from Mella devices. The Mella […]

Jun 10, 2024

PetSmart Charities, American Red Cross Celebrate National Pet Preparedness Month

PetSmart Charities, a leading funder of animal welfare in the U.S., is teaming up with the American Red Cross, a nonprofit humanitarian organization, for National Pet Preparedness Month to ensure pet parents are ready when disaster strikes. June marks the start of hurricane and wildfire season across the country, making it imperative to have an […]

Jun 5, 2024

Animal Supplement Association NASC Welcomes Kelli Younker as Newest Compliance Team Member

The National Animal Supplement Council (NASC) recently announced the addition of its newest team member, Kelli Younker, in the role of Compliance Specialist. Younker will be responsible for tasks including new member onboarding, label trainings, website reviews, NAERS monitoring and day-to-day member support. Younker grew up in Northern New Mexico and throughout high school worked […]

May 22, 2024

Pet King Brands Appoints Robert E. Devlin as Director of Veterinary Services

Pet King Brands, the pioneering leader of veterinarian-recommended enzymatic pet health products including ZYMOX Dermatology and Oratene Brushless Oral Care, recently announced Robert E. Devlin, DVM, MBA as the director of veterinary services. Devlin enters the role with a thorough understanding of the animal health market and a strong business development background with both a Doctor of Veter[...]

May 13, 2024

Does Your Dog Need Glasses? Vet Courses Teach Removing Cataracts, Restoring Vision

Eye disease and trauma are common among many animals including dogs, cats, horses, rabbits and snakes but all too often, veterinarians need to refer those patients to a specialist because they lack the skills or confidence to treat the animals themselves. Veterinarians and veterinary nurses/technicians from around the world attending the 23rd annual NAVC Institute in Orlando May […]

May 2, 2024

Wu Named VCA President, Lavender Becomes Chief Transformation Officer for Mars Veterinary Health

VCA Animal Hospitals, a global leader of comprehensive veterinary services and part of Mars Veterinary Health, recently announced the appointment of Patty Wu as president, effective May 2024. Wu succeeds Todd Lavender, DVM, who, following a successful 20 years at VCA, will become chief transformation officer of Mars Veterinary Health. “I’ve had the pleasure of working alongside [&hel[...]

Apr 30, 2024

A Feline Focus: These are the Cat Health Trends You Can’t Afford to Ignore

It’s fair to say that dogs take the spotlight in the pet retail space, given their popularity and the wide range of products and services tailored to them. However, retailers shouldn’t underestimate the importance of cats in the pet industry and the dedication of cat lovers to their feline friends. Catering to cat owners’ desire […]

Apr 16, 2024

Regenerative Organic Alliance Introduces 1st Pet Nutrition Brand to Receive ROC Certification

Cave Pets, a newly launched pet nutrition brand with clinically-studied superfoods formulated to improve the health of pets and heal the planet, announced it has been designated as Regenerative Organic Certified (ROC) from the Regenerative Organic Alliance. Cave Pets co-founder Jason Dewberry said the certification is significant because it ensures the brand is meeting the highest standards [&he[...]

Apr 4, 2024

CityVet Veterinary-Owned Practices Network Announces New Urgent Care Services

CityVet, a Dallas-based network of 36 veterinarian-owned practices, recently announced the launch of its new Urgent Care services. With a commitment to the well-being of animal companions, CityVet expands its offerings to ensure pets receive immediate medical attention during unexpected emergencies. “Our decision to launch Urgent Care services stems from our dedication to serving the [&helli[...]