Read the latest positive news, breakthroughs, and inspiring stories about pet health, curated daily by BrightWire.
A severely obese bulldog who could barely walk without collapsing has shed 20 pounds and found her forever family. Peggy Sue's incredible transformation shows what dedicated care and love can accomplish.
A billionaire couple just committed $250 million to make veterinary care affordable for millions of American families who can't afford to keep their pets healthy. The five-year initiative could help 50 million dogs and cats access lifesaving medical treatment.
Pet owners now have the first FDA-authorized medicine to prevent New World screwworm infestations in dogs and cats. The emergency approval gives families new tools to protect pets from painful parasitic infections.
Scientists in Bangkok transformed fat tissue from dogs into working insulin-producing cells, potentially ending the need for daily diabetes injections in pets. The breakthrough could give diabetic dogs and cats their lives back.
A new AI-powered feeding bowl tracks dogs' eating patterns to spot health problems weeks before owners might notice them. The technology has already helped detect infections and diseases during early testing.
Pet owners now have a powerful new weapon against a dangerous parasite, thanks to emergency FDA authorization. The same medication dogs already take for fleas and ticks can now treat screwworm infestations.
An Australian tech founder who used AI tools to design a personalized cancer vaccine for his dog has launched Gamgee, a startup offering mRNA cancer treatments for pets. While the science behind the original story remains uncertain, the company is already recruiting for clinical trials.
Pet owners can now pick up prescriptions for their dogs and cats at CVS pharmacies nationwide, making family healthcare trips even easier. The service covers everything from antibiotics to insulin across 9,000 locations.
Pet owners can now buy a fast-acting treatment that kills screwworm larvae within hours, giving families a powerful new tool to protect their dogs and cats. The FDA's emergency approval comes as officials work to contain the parasite's spread while keeping most U.S. pets safe.
A flea medication just got emergency approval to save pets from deadly screwworm infestations that have recently reappeared in the U.S. The treatment works in hours and could protect thousands of animals as cases emerge in Texas and New Mexico.
Pet owners in affected areas now have access to an affordable, fast-acting treatment that kills screwworm larvae within hours. The FDA's emergency authorization provides a crucial new tool as health officials work to contain the pest following recent U.S. detections.
Scientists turned sugarcane waste into a spray that wiped out bad dog breath in 60 minutes and kept it gone for a month. The discovery could give pet owners a simple alternative to wrestling their dogs into tooth brushing.