
Justine Lee to Step Down From VETgirl Leadership
After more than a decade building VETgirl into a global veterinary CE community, co-founder Dr. Justine Lee says she will retire this summer and hand leadership to co-founder Dr. Garret Pachtinger.

After more than a decade building VETgirl into a global veterinary CE community, co-founder Dr. Justine Lee says she will retire this summer and hand leadership to co-founder Dr. Garret Pachtinger.
Chewy has agreed to acquire veterinary platform Modern Animal, adding 29 clinics and a membership-based care model as the company expands its integrated pet healthcare ecosystem.
A USDA-funded research project led by Purdue University will evaluate a fogging system using hydrogenated catmint oil to reduce airborne spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza in poultry facilities.

Petwealth has emerged from stealth with $1.7 million in funding and partnerships with Kennel Connection and Pawp to expand access to at‑home PCR diagnostics and AI‑driven pet health insights.
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The U.S. pet industry continues to grow steadily, reaching $158 billion in 2025 with projections for further expansion in 2026, as generational shifts and value-driven spending reshape the market.
New research in JAVMA finds dogs with chronic enteropathy are significantly more likely to exhibit anxiety and stress-related behaviors, highlighting a potential gut–brain connection in canine health.
Creative Diagnostics has introduced a new line of equine disease detection reagents designed to support veterinary diagnostics and research focused on infectious diseases affecting horses.
Terramed Real Estate Solutions has acquired Palm Beach Equine Clinic in Florida, strengthening its presence in high-end equine veterinary real estate.
Parnell has launched nixiFLOR, an FDA-approved injectable solution combining florfenicol and flunixin meglumine for the treatment of bovine respiratory disease and control of fever in beef and non-lactating dairy cattle.
Agtech company Halter has raised $220 million in Series E funding at a $2 billion valuation to accelerate global expansion of its virtual fencing platform used by ranchers and livestock producers.
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Chewy has agreed to acquire veterinary platform Modern Animal, adding 29 clinics and a membership-based care model as the company expands its integrated pet healthcare ecosystem.
PetSmart’s newest corporate social responsibility report highlights progress in sustainability, workforce investment and pet health services while expanding access to environmentally conscious pet products.

The U.S. FDA has approved Gastrobim (omeprazole) oral paste, the first generic version of omeprazole paste for treating and preventing gastric ulcers in horses and foals.
PetPax Co., a Boston-based pet wellness startup, has won the grand prize at the 2026 Pet Care Innovation Prize pitch competition at Global Pet Expo, earning additional funding and mentorship support from Purina.
Parnell has launched nixiFLOR, an FDA-approved injectable solution combining florfenicol and flunixin meglumine for the treatment of bovine respiratory disease and control of fever in beef and non-lactating dairy cattle.
Elanco Animal Health has secured a worldwide license to Syngulon’s antibiotic-free microbial selection technology to enhance fermentation efficiency in animal health product development.
The FDA has granted an emergency use authorization for F10 Antiseptic Wound Spray with Insecticide to prevent and treat New World screwworm in livestock, wildlife, and birds.