Trump’s FTC Looks into Veterinary Mergers as Pet Care Prices Rise
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is looking into the consolidation of veterinary services due to rising costs in pet care, often referred to as “petflation.” Recently, the FTC has issued civil investigative demands (CIDs)—these are formal requests requiring companies involved in the merger of Covetrus and MWI Animal Health to submit documentation and information, as […]
Californians are using courier services to send pets to Mexico for more affordable veterinary care.
Pet owners in San Diego, feeling the pinch of high veterinary costs, are increasingly opting to send their pets to Tijuana for medical care, where prices are significantly lower. Surprisingly, you can arrange this without ever leaving your home. Services like MexiVet Express provide a kind of medical tourism for pets, featuring a door-to-door pick-up […]
Veterinary professor Julie Schnuelle killed in Alabama park
Tragic Incident in Auburn Park A former veterinarian professor was tragically murdered while out walking her dog in an Auburn park, leaving the community in shock. Dr. Julie Gard Schnuel, who was once a part of Auburn University’s Veterinary Medicine faculty, was found deceased in a wooded area of Kiesel Park. This discovery occurred on […]
Explosion at veterinary office in North Carolina injures firefighters after accident breaks gas line
Explosion in Wilmington, North Carolina A beach town in North Carolina experienced a significant explosion on Tuesday morning. This incident was triggered by a hit-and-run driver who struck a veterinarian gas line, resulting in at least three firefighters being hospitalized. According to officials from the Wilmington Police Department, the driver veered off the road and […]
Collision Causes Veterinary Clinic to Explode, Injuring Firefighters
Explosion at East Carolina Veterinary Medical Center On Tuesday morning, a car crash that led to a gas leak caused a significant explosion at the East Carolina Veterinary Medical Center, resulting in injuries to three firefighters. Two firefighters from Wilmington, North Carolina, sustained injuries that were not life-threatening, while one firefighter suffered burns on his […]
Cops probing if Brian Thompson’s killer used ‘veterinary’ gun
Police are investigating whether the weapon used to kill United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson was a “veterinary-grade” gun commonly used to euthanize animals, New York City police officials said. That's what it means. NYPD Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenney said the weapon used to kill Thompson “appears to be a large handgun” similar to a […]
Cambridge University veterinary course could lose accreditation over ‘ethical concerns’ | University of Cambridge
The University of Cambridge's prestigious veterinary school has been forced to take professional action after the regulator revealed “ethical concerns” over the euthanasia of animals and its inappropriate handling of complaints from students who had experienced racism and discrimination. Certification may be revoked. Investigators from the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) at the University […]