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AAHA published a reader-friendly article on how cats hide pain, how behavior changes can signal discomfort, and how practical tools such as grimace scales, pain checklists, and home videos can help owners and veterinary teams catch problems earlier.

USDA and federal partners announced a coordinated enforcement effort aimed at chronic companion-animal welfare violators and dogfighting-related offenses.

A JAVMA review argued that healthy aging in companion dogs and cats should be understood in terms of maintained function, resilience, and recovery—not only chronological age or disease count.

FDA maintains an online resource for safety-related labeling changes affecting animal drugs, and the page notes recent updates intended to improve transparency and communication.

A J Vet Intern Med study described outcomes in 28 dogs and 4 cats with benign esophageal strictures treated with esophagoscopy-guided balloon dilation, reporting long-term follow-up and prolonged survival in dogs at that institution.

FDA granted full approval to KBroVet for control of seizures associated with idiopathic epilepsy in dogs.

A Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine study evaluated a noninvasive 3D ultrasound bladder scanner for measuring urinary bladder volume in dogs and cats, finding strong concordance in dogs and useful but somewhat less precise performance in cats.

A J Vet Intern Med study of 396 dogs and cats found associations between signalment, clinical signs, and localization or categories of nasal and nasopharyngeal disease, including stertor and dyspnea in cats with nasopharyngeal disease and sneezing or reverse sneezing patterns in dogs.

FDA granted full approval to Laverdia, described as the first oral treatment for lymphoma in dogs.

FDA approved the first generic robenacoxib tablets for postoperative pain and inflammation in cats following certain common surgeries.

A study of 145 animals after fracture stabilization evaluated owner return for postoperative radiographic follow-up and found return behavior was influenced by factors including distance, pet age, and cost.

AAHA published its 2026 oncology guidelines for dogs and cats, offering updated guidance relevant to companion-animal cancer care.

A JAVMA report from the Dog Aging Project found that owner perceptions of pain, suffering, quality of life, and old age influence euthanasia decisions and perceived causes of death.