Veterinary Industry News

PadsPass has launched a digital platform designed to simplify pet travel documentation for veterinarians and clients, consolidating health records, regulations, and compliance checks into a single, secure system. The tool aims to help clinics save time, verify records, reduce errors, and support clients confidently.

Rescue Disinfectants has been named the first official disinfectant of the Viticus Group, ensuring the organization’s educational facilities maintain the highest standards of infection prevention. The partnership promotes biosecurity and safety in veterinary training environments, setting a new benchmark for cleanliness and professional animal care education.

Nutramax Laboratories Veterinary Sciences, Inc. has announced the introduction of Filaquin, an anal gland supplement for dogs. Formulated with a proprietary blend of high-quality ingredients, Filaquin offers a convenient, high-quality option to support a anal gland health.

Butterfly Network has launched the next-generation Butterfly iQ3 Vet handheld ultrasound in the United States and Canada, offering faster data transfer, improved frame rates, and enhanced imaging capabilities tailored for veterinary use. The device provides high-resolution images, advanced AI-assisted tools, and specialized presets for small and large animals, enabling more confident and efficient diagnostic decisions across all care settings.

Otto has released its 2025 Otto Client Engagement Report, which shows how modern clinics are engaging pet owners and driving more visits amid shifting market dynamics. The report showed that clients are increasingly using digital tools, with online bookings up 64% and text service reminders generating 51× more responses than email.

A Different Way to CE is returning to Orlando in 2026, offering veterinary professionals an engaging blend of CE, case-based learning, and interactive workshops. The conference will feature expanded CE topics across veterinary medicine and a dedicated lecture track for veterinary technicians, with entertainment at Universal Islands of Adventure and exclusive evening events.

Revival Animal Health has partnered with D.A.W. Systems’ Vetway platforms to streamline and secure veterinary prescription management. The integration will allow veterinarians to send and approve prescriptions more efficiently, reducing faxes, calls, and errors while ensuring compliance for controlled and noncontrolled medications.

Clipper Distributing and Butterfly Network have partnered to commercialize Butterfly’s handheld, multispecies, point-of-care ultrasound devices, including the Butterfly iQ+ Vet. The collaboration aims to expand access to high-quality, AI-guided ultrasound technology, helping veterinarians make faster, more informed diagnostic and treatment decisions.

Otto has launched AI Recap Pro, a veterinary scribe tool that creates accurate, structured visit summaries and follow-ups, helping clinics save time and improve documentation.

Curative Sound has partnered with VetRed BV to make its CS-Pro VET, the world’s first portable, handheld shockwave therapy device for veterinary use, available in the European Union, United Kingdom, and Middle East.

VetriScience and the Senior Dog Veterinary Society have partnered to advance senior canine wellness through education and science-backed nutritional support. Together, the organizations will provide veterinarians and pet caregivers with training and trusted supplement recommendations focused on mobility, chronic pain, nutrition and end-of-life care for older dogs.

A new blinded, randomized study has shown that the CS-Pro VET, a novel handheld piezoelectric shockwave device, can significantly improve recovery in dogs following tibial plateau-leveling osteotomy surgery without the need for sedation. The device delivers quiet, comfortable treatments, making shockwave therapy easier to administer and expanding its potential use in veterinary medicine.

WaldoPet has launched an AI-driven pet health ecosystem featuring sensor-based monitors, smart collars, and a centralized cloud platform to unify pet health data across home and veterinary settings. The system aims to enable early detection, personalized care, and improved wellness outcomes by bridging the gap between pet owners and veterinarians.

Dr. Rustin M. Moore, dean of The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine, has released a new book, Unleashing the Bond: Harnessing the Power of Human-Animal Interactions, which explores the transformative relationships between humans and animals. Combining personal stories, scientific research, and historical context, the book highlights how pets can serve as catalysts for healing, hope, and connection.

Merck Animal Health and Virox Technologies, makers of Rescue® Disinfectants, have partnered to launch the Guide to Choosing a Pet Boarding Facility, a resource designed to help pet owners identify safe, hygienic, and trustworthy pet care environments. Developed by veterinary expert Dr. Jenifer Chatfield, the guide emphasizes cleanliness, disease prevention, and key factors to consider when selecting a boarding or daycare facility.

AimaLojic Animal Health has welcomed Dr. Larry Cowgill, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Internal Medicine), as its medical director. Dr. Cowgill will collaborate with the AimaLojic team to advance the use and development of its carbon hemoperfusion technology for treating severe toxicities in veterinary medicine.

Fear Free® has announced a strategic alliance with Sylvester.ai, a pioneer in AI-driven feline health technology. This collaboration introduces Sylvester.ai’s innovative platform into Fear Free®-certified practices, giving veterinary teams new tools to assess and respond to feline discomfort.

Through its trusted microchip and recovery brand, BuddyID, Creative Science has announced that they are now offering free lifetime registration for all pets with impacted Save This Life microchips, ensuring they remain protected if they go missing.

Creative Science has acquired Infiniti Medical LLC and its subsidiary Orthomed UK Ltd, strengthening its portfolio in veterinary interventional radiology, cardiology, soft tissue surgery, and orthopedics. The acquisition will expand product offerings, accelerate innovation, and enhance educational initiatives for veterinary professionals worldwide.

Pegasus Laboratories, a developer and marketer of innovative pharmaceutical and medical products for veterinarians, has announced that David Martin has been promoted to vice president of sales.

HT Vista is set to unveil a groundbreaking enhancement to its device to not only "rule out" cancer but also “rule in” malignancy, with over 90% specificity, offering a noninvasive diagnostic tool for canine lumps and bumps.

VEA, a veterinary technology company dedicated to streamlining workflows and empowering veterinary teams, has been named the grand prize winner of the 2025 Purina Pet Care Innovation Prize. As the grand prize winner, VEA will receive additional funding, strategic mentorship, and national exposure across Purina’s innovation platforms and its broader pet care ecosystem.

Vetlen has introduced the new 5-mL Vetlen Pouch, a local antibiotic delivery device designed to treat infected surgical or traumatic wounds in a variety of animal species.

VetRec has announced a strategic partnership with IndeVets in an effort to provide IndeVets veterinarians with VetRec’s AI-powered clinical documentation software while working at partner hospitals across the country, which will assist in streamlining medical recordkeeping.

Otto has announced the launch of its innovative AI Suite designed to streamline operations, enhance team efficiency, and support collaborative pet care. This suite of AI tools is seamlessly integrated into the Otto Flow client engagement platform with the goal of giving time back to veterinary professionals, allowing them to concentrate on providing exceptional care to pets.

CareVet has launched its Premier Centers, a select group of veterinary hospitals recognized for clinical excellence and evidence-based care. These centers offer advanced, multidisciplinary services and serve as hubs for medical innovation, specialized training, and collaboration, reinforcing CareVet’s mission to elevate pet health and veterinary standards.

Veterinary Ownership Advocates, an educational resource dedicated to guiding veterinarians through practice ownership, has announced that Dr. Natalie Marks has joined their team.

Core Imaging has announced the launch of Integra Wireless, an app-based wireless ultrasound designed for Android and iOS devices. Integra Wireless brings imaging technology to practices of all sizes, helping ensure diagnostic excellence without compromise.

Core Imaging has announced the launch of Carnation, an ultrasound system designed for high-volume veterinary practices with innovative features that help ensure precision, versatility, and seamless workflow integration.

The Senior Dog Veterinary Society is allying with Elanco Animal Health Incorporated to foster excellence in senior and geriatric dog care through education and awareness, research and innovation, and community support. This partnership will offer veterinary professionals with CE events, certifications, resources, and more centered around caring for senior and geriatric dogs.

The Association of Shelter Veterinarians has released a series of 1-page "highlight" documents for each section of the Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal Shelters. The highlights are endorsed by each section’s respective authors and serve as supplements to the larger document.

Curative Sound has launched CS-Pro VET, a highly portable, compact-focused extracorporeal shockwave therapy device designed specifically for veterinary professionals for use with companion and equine patients.

Veterinarians can now order UpCard-CA1 (torsemide oral solution), which received conditional approval from the FDA in May 2024 as a loop diuretic and offers once-daily administration to help manage pulmonary edema in dogs with congestive heart failure caused by myxomatous mitral valve disease.

Stokes Pharmacy, a veterinary compounding pharmacy, has announced an exclusive partnership with the Bova Group to offer a US-made oral treatment for FIP. GS-441524 tablets are now available in a quad-scored, 50-mg, tuna-flavored tablet.

KeraVet has introduced KeraVet Gel, an innovative wound management product that aims to support improved healing outcomes and reduce the need for bandaging and secondary restraint devices.

Join the Association of Shelter Veterinarians (ASV) in celebrating Dr. Karla Brestle, recipient of the 2024 ASV Meritorious Service Award, and Dr. Rebecca Fellman, 2024 ASV Veterinarian of the Year, as individuals who have made significant contributions to the field of shelter veterinary medicine, embodying the ASV's mission to advance the health and welfare of animals in sheltering environments.

Fidelis Animal Health has announced that Ethiqa XR (buprenorphine extended-release injectable suspension) 1.3 mg/mL is now FDA-indexed for controlling postprocedural pain in nonhuman primates. Its lipid-based formulation provides ≤72 hours of clinical analgesia with 1 subcutaneous injection.

As part of their Together for Pets Initiative, Blue Buffalo awarded 4 veterinarians $10,000 each for their significant contribution to the animal health industry and unparalleled commitment and dedication to the profession. Read more about these exemplary individuals here.

Standard Process, a whole food-based nutritional supplement company, has announced the establishment of its Veterinary Advisory Council: an initiative that is intended to play an important role in shaping the company’s future of pet care and product innovation.

This acquisition brings together the industry’s foremost technology and clinical content expertise to advance the companies’ shared mission to help veterinarians care for their patients at the highest level—and with the best outcomes.

Midmark has announced its redesigned mobile dental delivery system. The next-generation Midmark Mobile Dental Delivery System is bult to help streamline dental workflows with built-in tools and resources that provide everything the veterinary team needs to perform dental procedures.

WellVu Veterinary Thermal Imaging, formerly known as Digatherm, recently earned recognition as a Fear Free® Preferred Product, making them the first and only company in their category. This collaboration is a step toward providing an easier imaging experience for veterinarians, pets, and their owners.

CareVet has announced a strategic partnership with Blendvet and Hill's Pet Nutrition to integrate diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) content into its company-wide learning management system. This initiative will support the cultivation of a supportive and inclusive environment for teams, clientele, and the community.

A new heartworm incidence map has revealed an upward trend in heartworm cases, with influx of heartworm-positive dogs and lack of compliance with prevention cited as leading factors.