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AAHA highlighted major updates to its accreditation standards, including stronger expectations around microchipping conversations and discouraging nontherapeutic procedures without medical indication.

AAHA released 2025 One Health Guidelines encouraging family-centered, cross-disciplinary approaches that link animal, human, and environmental wellbeing.

APHIS announced its 2025 oral rabies vaccination campaign targeting wildlife, describing large-scale bait distribution in multiple states to help prevent spread of raccoon rabies and reduce public-health risk.

AVMA highlighted how better understanding feline behavior can improve diagnosis, clinical interpretation, and the human-animal bond.

AVMA reported on owner underestimation of lifetime pet-care costs and discussed how veterinary teams can better prepare clients for unexpected expenses.

AAHA published practical guidance on adapting routines, home setup, and communication for pets living with blindness or deafness.

APHIS continued field assessment of ONRAB oral rabies vaccine in raccoons and other wildlife, using large-scale bait distribution and follow-up sampling to evaluate immune response in targeted areas.

FDA advised consumers not to feed certain lots of Darwin's Natural Pet Products for dogs and cats because of E. coli O157:H7 and Salmonella contamination concerns, including a reported child illness linked to contaminated raw dog food.

FDA approved the first generic methimazole coated tablets for treating feline hyperthyroidism, expanding access to a common medical therapy for an older-cat endocrine disease.

FDA approved Bravecto Quantum, an extended-release injectable suspension that protects dogs against fleas and ticks for 8 to 12 months, the first FDA-approved long-acting treatment of its kind.

FDA approved the first generic cefovecin sodium injection for treating certain skin infections, abscesses, and wounds in dogs and cats, creating a generic version of Convenia for prescription veterinary use.

WSAVA highlighted a global wellness toolkit built around practical principles intended to help owners support dog and cat health over time.

AAHA published guidance for owners on choosing a veterinarian, including questions about team structure, visit style, cat-friendly care, and practice fit.